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Master's Degree in Other Research & Experimental Psychology

Master’s Degrees in Other Research & Experimental Psychology

637 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 41 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in research & experimental psychology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 31% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 15.9% of research & experimental psychology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Research & Experimental Psychology Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 637 people earned their master's degree in research & experimental psychology. This earns it the #253 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in research & experimental psychology at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 637
Doctor’s Degree 544
Graduate Certificate 27

Earnings of Research & Experimental Psychology Majors With Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for research & experimental psychology students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in research & experimental psychology. About 77.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 146
Women 491
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The racial-ethnic distribution of research & experimental psychology master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 52
Black or African American 37
Hispanic or Latino 78
White 319
International Students 101
Other Races/Ethnicities 50
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There are 41 colleges that offer a master’s degree in research & experimental psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

New York University

New York, New York
102 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for research & experimental psychology students seekinga master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from NYU. About 81% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

26 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for research & experimental psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from UIUC. Of these students, 59% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
22 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pace University - New York is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in research & experimental psychology. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from Pace University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

21 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Nevada - Reno is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in research & experimental psychology. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from UNR. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
21 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in research & experimental psychology. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from Penn State University Park. About 73% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
20 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

The 6th most popular school in the country for research & experimental psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from UC Irvine.

#7

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
18 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for research & experimental psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Florida. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from UNF. Of these students, 92% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
16 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Drexel University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in research & experimental psychology. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from Drexel. Of these students, 95% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
14 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Riverside comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in research & experimental psychology. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from UCR. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#9

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
14 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Notre Dame is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in research & experimental psychology. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from Notre Dame. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
14 Yearly Graduations
83% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for research & experimental psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kansas State University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from K -State.

14 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in research & experimental psychology. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from UT Knoxville. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

11 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for research & experimental psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from UW Seattle. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#14

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
10 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington University in St Louis comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in research & experimental psychology. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from WUSTL. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
9 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for research & experimental psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from Mizzou. Of these students, 56% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

9 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for research & experimental psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from Columbia. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for research & experimental psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from Georgia Tech.

#17

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for research & experimental psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Kansas. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from KU. About 63% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Montclair State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in research & experimental psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from Montclair State.

#17

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
8 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Princeton University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in research & experimental psychology. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in research & experimental psychology from Princeton. About 67% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to research & experimental psychology that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Developmental & Child Psychology 1,169
Experimental Psychology 457
Social Psychology 63
Quantitative Psychology 63
Cognitive & Language Psychology 49

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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