by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in psychology at UC Berkeley. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 28 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Berkeley among the top schools in the country for psychology, coming in at #177 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 177 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in California | 34 of 194 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in psychology at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 359 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
This psychology area of study at UC Berkeley includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 374 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Berkeley awarded 2 master’s degrees in psychology.
UC Berkeley is not currently ranked for psychology at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,802 | $72,229 |
| Fees | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are Asian. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Berkeley conferred 13 doctoral degrees in psychology.
UC Berkeley ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 11 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 11 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
Among recent graduates, 23% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at UC Berkeley are White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UC Berkeley. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 359 |