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Psychology at University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma graduates about 322 psychology majors a year, 7% of its graduating class. That puts it 124th of 694 schools we score for psychology, a strong program at 74 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 59 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 72% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $56,000 four years out, 1.11× what the same major pays nationally. Research spending in the field runs about $3 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

74/100Strong#124 of 694 for psychology →
Graduates a year3227% of the class
Courses in the catalog59more than 72% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$56,0001.11× the same major nationally
Research in the field$3Ma year, NSF
Admit rate77%whole school
SAT middle 50%1130–1330whole school

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Where psychology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Physical Sciences Center, Old Science Hall, Plant Sciences Greenhouse.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 98 · Arts 6 · Dorm 5 · Athletics 4 · Dining 2 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the psychology ranking

  1. American University 75
  2. United States Military Academy at West Point 75
  3. The University of the South 75
  4. Texas A&M University 74
  5. St. Olaf College 74
  6. Loyola University Maryland 74
  7. Colgate University 74
  8. Bowdoin College 74

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University of Oklahoma with every school we score in psychology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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