by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at VCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU as a strong choice for psychology, ranked #187 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 187 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Virginia | 9 of 38 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 28 of 327 |
The following degree levels are offered in psychology at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 561 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
The psychology field at VCU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 580 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 561 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
VCU holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 9 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 28 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 171 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VCU earn a median of $44,078 a year. This is below $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
To complete a bachelor’s at VCU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $23,199 in student loans. This is lower than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 17% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 77 |
| Black or African American | 108 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 224 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 68 |
Graduate study is also available at VCU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 21 |
