by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in psychology at SPU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SPU as a strong choice for psychology, placing at #168 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 168 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Washington | 6 of 23 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at SPU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Master’s | 30 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
The psychology area of study at SPU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 87 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 42 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Seattle Pacific University handed out 30 master’s degrees in psychology.
SPU holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Washington | 5 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 38 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 145 |
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at SPU were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Seattle Pacific University handed out 29 doctoral degrees in psychology.
SPU is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 1 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 13 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at SPU were White. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at SPU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 79 |