by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Virginia UVa UVA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 311 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Virginia UVa UVA among the top schools in the country for psychology, coming in at #28 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 28 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Virginia | 2 of 38 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 of 327 |
Here is each degree level available for psychology at University of Virginia UVa UVA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 231 |
| Master’s | 57 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
The psychology area of study at University of Virginia UVa UVA includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 257 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 56 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Virginia-Main Campus conferred 231 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
University of Virginia UVa UVA is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 311 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Virginia UVa UVA earn a median of $60,795 a year. This is lower than $96,792, the median for all majors at University of Virginia UVa UVA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Virginia UVa UVA, psychology students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is above $18,623, the typical median for all majors at University of Virginia UVa UVA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,010 | $57,261 |
| Fees | $3,646 | $4,330 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Virginia UVa UVA. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 57 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 6 |
