Here is an overview of this program at UNCW. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNCW highly for general psychology, coming in at #273 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 273 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in North Carolina | 6 of 36 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 35 of 294 |
Here is each degree level granted in general psychology at UNCW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 302 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina Wilmington conferred 302 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
UNCW ranks competitively among schools offering general psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNCW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,220 a year. This is lower than $61,282, the median for all majors at UNCW.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNCW, general psychology students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is above $23,017, the typical median for all majors at UNCW.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $21,318 |
| Fees | $2,834 | $2,834 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at UNCW were White. Approximately 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina Wilmington with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 245 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UNCW granted 302 bachelor’s degrees in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (81%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNCW. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Psychology | 9 |
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