by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in psychology at UCLA. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 64 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCLA as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #53 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 53 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in California | 9 of 194 |
The following degree levels are granted in psychology at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,146 |
| Master’s | 35 |
| Doctoral | 43 |
This psychology field at UCLA covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 799 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 425 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles conferred 35 master’s degrees in psychology.
UCLA is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 64 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in California | 6 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 6 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 17 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,518 | $68,757 |
| Fees | $1,714 | $1,714 |
Learn more about UCLA tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at UCLA are White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles awarded 43 doctoral degrees in psychology.
UCLA is in the top 10% of the country for psychology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #8 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 8 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 8 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
In the most recent graduating class, 26% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at UCLA are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UCLA. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 1,146 |