by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UMGC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #8 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMGC highly for general psychology, ranked #343 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 343 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Maryland | 8 of 20 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 80 of 233 |
The following degree levels are granted in general psychology at UMGC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 676 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 112 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 676 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
UMGC is a solid choice among schools offering general psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMGC earn a median of $47,572 a year. This is lower than $74,148, the median for all majors at UMGC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMGC, general psychology students accumulate a median of $23,465 in student loans. This is below $23,647, the typical median for all majors at UMGC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at UMGC were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 144 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 121 |
| White | 271 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 108 |
UMGC granted 676 bachelor’s degrees in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 112 undergraduate certificate degrees in general psychology.
UMGC is not currently ranked for general psychology at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 24% of general psychology undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of general psychology undergraduate certificate degree graduates at UMGC were White. Approximately 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a undergraduate certificate in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 20 |
UMGC granted 112 undergraduate certificate completions in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (29%).
