by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at USD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 74 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USD as a strong choice for psychology, ranked #93 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 93 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in California | 15 of 194 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in psychology at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 105 |
| Master’s | 55 |
The psychology area of study at USD includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 105 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 55 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of San Diego conferred 105 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
USD ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 74 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 8 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 8 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USD report a median salary of $55,078 a year. This is lower than $80,450, the median for all majors at USD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USD, psychology students accumulate a median of $24,293 in student loans. This is higher than $23,795, the typical median for all majors at USD.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,120 | $58,420 |
| Fees | $1,066 | $1,066 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at USD are White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at USD. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 55 |
