by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in general psychology at VCU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, VCU as a strong choice for general psychology, placing at #136 out of 1,322 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 136 of 1,322 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Virginia | 7 of 36 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 21 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general psychology at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 561 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 15 master’s degrees in general psychology.
VCU holds a strong position among schools offering general psychology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at VCU were White. About 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 general 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 |
VCU awarded 15 master’s completions in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 4 doctoral degrees in general psychology.
VCU has not been ranked for general psychology at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 25% of general psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general psychology doctoral degree graduates at VCU were Asian. Roughly 25% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
VCU granted 4 doctoral degrees in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (25%).
Undergraduate study is also available at VCU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Psychology | 561 |