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Psychology Schools in Nevada

88 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 29 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Master’s Degree 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.9%
  • White: 65.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Nevada

7,960 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 Nevada

Psychology grads earn an average of $74,060 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Nevada that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,993. Most students complete their degree in 4.82 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Psychology Careers in NV

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 22% $77,200
Managers 19% $94,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Education 702
Social Sciences 63
Communication & Journalism 30
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 10
History 10
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 6

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