Master’s Degrees in Forensic Psychology
Education Levels of Forensic Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,487 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 | 1,487 |
| Graduate Certificate | 75 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 46 |
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 87.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 192 |
| Women | 1,295 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forensic psychology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 191 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 301 |
| White | 814 |
| International Students | 37 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 111 |
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 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. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
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 $37,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from Marymount. Of these students, 90% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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, 81% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. About 87% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $18,576 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,624 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. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
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 $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 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 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% 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 $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 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 52% 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. About 84% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,576 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,624 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 94% of this group were women, and 32% 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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from UC Irvine. About 80% of this group were women, and 68% 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. 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from DU. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
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 $11,135 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,793 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from Kean. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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 $37,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 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. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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 $30,900 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. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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. About 88% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $36,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,418 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, 91% were women and 26% 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. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,600 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. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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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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