by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UPRM. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UPRM among the top schools in the country for psychology, placing at #1,379 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 1,379 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools | 4 of 20 |
| Best Psychology Schools | 3 of 12 |
The following degree levels are granted in psychology at UPRM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 77 |
| Master’s | 8 |
The psychology field at UPRM covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 77 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez handed out 77 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
UPRM ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1,125 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UPRM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,844 a year. This is below $50,937, the median for all majors at UPRM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UPRM, psychology students borrow a median amount of $5,500 in student loans. This is below $8,661, the typical median for all majors at UPRM.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
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Among recent graduates, 21% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at UPRM are Hispanic or Latino. About 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UPRM. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 8 |
