by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in psychology at UC Merced. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #19 out of 28 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Merced as a strong choice for psychology, placing at #107 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 107 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in California | 20 of 194 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at UC Merced, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 364 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
This psychology area of study at UC Merced breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 379 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Merced conferred 5 master’s degrees in psychology.
UC Merced is not yet ranked for psychology at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at UC Merced are White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Merced with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Merced awarded 10 doctoral degrees in psychology.
UC Merced ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #19 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 19 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 24 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
All of the 10 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in psychology from UC Merced identified as women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at UC Merced are White. 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-Merced with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UC Merced. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 364 |
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