Master’s Degrees in Forensic Psychology
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Education Levels of Forensic Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,439 people earned their master's degree in forensic psychology. This earns it the #122 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 forensic psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,439 |
| Graduate Certificate | 53 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 41 |
Earnings of Forensic 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 forensic psychology students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in forensic psychology. About 88.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 171 |
| Women | 1,268 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forensic psychology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 214 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 255 |
| White | 796 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 119 |
Most Popular Forensic Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 31 colleges that offer a master’s degree in forensic psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for forensic psychology students seekinga master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 230 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 90% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for forensic psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Marymount University. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from Marymount. About 90% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic psychology. Roughly 15,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from John Jay. Of these students, 70% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Capella University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic psychology. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from Capella University. About 91% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for forensic psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northcentral University. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from Northcentral University. Of these students, 88% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic psychology. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,454 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. Of these students, 87% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Washington University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic psychology. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from GWU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for forensic psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from NUS Florida. Of these students, 93% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Dakota comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic psychology. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from UND. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,454 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. About 100% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Irvine is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic psychology. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from UC Irvine. About 88% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic psychology. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from The Chicago School Washington DC Campus. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
University of Denver is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic psychology. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from DU. Of these students, 91% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kean University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic psychology. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,758 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,225 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from Kean. About 85% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California Baptist University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic psychology. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,958 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from Cal Baptist. Of these students, 93% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tiffin University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from Tiffin University. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Houston - Victoria is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic psychology. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,111 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,618 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from UH Victoria. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic psychology. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,423 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,278 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from FDU. Of these students, 94% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida National University - Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from Florida National University - Main Campus. About 100% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*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.
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