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 UIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at UIU was ranked #208 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #3 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Upper Iowa University handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,665 a year. This is higher than $28,637, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $41,478 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all psychology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Upper Iowa University.
The psychology program at UIU awarded 15 associate's degrees in 2020-2021. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 87% going to women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a associate's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 112 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UIU, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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