by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general psychology at ISU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ISU among the top schools in the country for general psychology, coming in at #114 out of 1,322 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 114 of 1,322 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Iowa | 1 of 23 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 of 120 |
The following degree levels are granted in general 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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 5 master’s degrees in general psychology.
ISU has not been ranked for general psychology at the master’s level.
Every one of the 5 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general psychology from ISU were women.
The largest share of general psychology master’s degree graduates at ISU are White. About 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 general 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 |
ISU conferred 5 master’s completions in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University conferred 11 doctoral degrees in general psychology.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for general psychology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
Among recent graduates, 36% of general psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of general psychology doctoral degree graduates at ISU were White. Roughly 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 general 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 |
ISU awarded 11 doctoral completions in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University conferred 1 professional certificate degree in general psychology.
ISU is not currently ranked for general psychology at the professional certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in general psychology from ISU identified as women.
The largest share of general psychology professional certificate degree graduates at ISU are White. Roughly 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 general 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 |
ISU conferred 1 professional certificate degree in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at ISU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Psychology | 217 |