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Psychology Schools in Arizona

In 2020-2021, 2,406 students earned their Psychology degrees in AZ.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Arizona

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,793
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 324
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 324
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 324
Post-Master’s Certificate 289
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 289

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 21.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 46.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 13.3%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Arizona

11,710 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Arizona

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $87,600, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arizona that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,068 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 8%. An average student at Grand Canyon University will pay a net price of $20,585. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Grand Canyon University.

541 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%.

535 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
89,763 Total Students

The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,038. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 4% are considered full time.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,358. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,927 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,051 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Graduates earn an average $41,369 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

#9

Phoenix Seminary

Scottsdale
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
260 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%.

#10

Prescott College

Prescott
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
970 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,082.

Psychology Careers in AZ

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 25% $61,500
Managers 12% $98,540
Psychologists 5% $99,080

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Education 12,019
Communication & Journalism 643
Social Sciences 465
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 222
History 162
Library Science 92
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 56

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