by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in psychology at ISU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 11 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ISU among the top schools in the country for psychology, coming in at #154 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 154 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Iowa | 1 of 26 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 of 137 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in psychology at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 217 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
The psychology area of study at ISU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 234 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University handed out 5 master’s degrees in psychology.
ISU is not yet ranked for psychology at the master’s level.
Every one of the 5 students who graduated with a master’s degree in psychology from ISU identified as women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University awarded 11 doctoral degrees in psychology.
ISU holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #5 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
Among recent graduates, 36% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at ISU are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University handed out 1 professional certificate degree in psychology.
ISU is not currently ranked for psychology at the professional certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in psychology from ISU identified as women.
The largest share of psychology professional certificate degree graduates at ISU are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a professional certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at ISU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 217 |