Below are the key facts about graduate study in general psychology at GCU. You can earn it at the Doctoral level. It ranks as high as #2 out of 5 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GCU highly for general psychology, coming in at #248 out of 1,322 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 248 of 1,322 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Arizona | 4 of 18 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Southwest Region | 18 of 124 |
The following degree levels are available for general psychology at GCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral | 190 |
During the most recent reporting year, Grand Canyon University awarded 190 doctoral degrees in general psychology.
GCU ranks competitively among schools offering general psychology at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of general psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology doctoral degree graduates at GCU were White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a doctoral in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 21 |
GCU conferred 190 doctoral degrees in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).
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