by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMass Lowell ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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UMass Lowell was ranked #138 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #10 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 230 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 215 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #102 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Lowell is $33,235. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
Psychology majors graduating with a master's degree from UMass Lowell make a median salary of $49,526 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all psychology graduates with a master's is $42,335.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Lowell, psychology students borrow a median amount of $25,925 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at UMass Lowell is $181 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
The psychology program at UMass Lowell awarded 230 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 16 |
The psychology program at UMass Lowell awarded 15 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 12 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 4 |
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