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Psychology Schools in Utah

In 2020-2021, 225 students earned their Psychology degrees in UT.

In this state, Psychology is the 10th most popular major out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 156
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 74.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 4,950 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Utah

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $80,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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There are 4 colleges in Utah that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 97% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. In their early career, USU grads earn an average salary of $38,826.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $13,474. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,424 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $45,904 after graduation. An average student at Westminster College Salt Lake will pay a net price of $24,503.

Psychology Careers in UT

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Psychology Professors 46% $68,640
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 31% $70,740
Managers 31% $92,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Education 9,070
Social Sciences 228
Communication & Journalism 96
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 34
History 26
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 16

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