by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in psychology at VCU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 6 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU as a strong choice for psychology, ranked #197 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 197 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Virginia | 9 of 38 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 29 of 328 |
The following degree levels are offered in psychology at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 561 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
The psychology field at VCU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 580 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 15 master’s degrees in psychology.
VCU holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 7 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 22 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 169 |
Among recent graduates, 13% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at VCU were White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 21 doctoral degrees in psychology.
VCU is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 3 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 130 |
Among recent graduates, 24% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at VCU were Black or African American. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at VCU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 561 |