General Psychology Graduate Certificates
There are 1,575 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in General Psychology.
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Education Levels of General Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 147,078 people earned theirGeneral Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 139 |
| Associate’s Degree | 18,782 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 118,927 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,474 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,747 |
Earnings of General Psychology Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in General Psychology of $43,735 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,076 |
| 4 years | $43,735 |
| 5 years | $50,901 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Psychology students with their graduate certificate.
Most Popular General Psychology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 1,653 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in General Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,494 people received their graduate certificate in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,677 people received their graduate certificate in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,642 graduate certificates in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,564 graduate certificates in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,291 people received their graduate certificate in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,106 graduate certificates in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,057 people received their graduate certificate in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,048 people received their graduate certificate in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 921 people received their graduate certificate in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 908 people received their graduate certificate in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 897 people received their graduate certificate in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 799 graduate certificates in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in General Psychology. This school awarded 788 graduate certificates in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 748 graduate certificates in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in General Psychology. This school awarded 745 graduate certificates in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 707 people received their graduate certificate in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in General Psychology. This school awarded 700 graduate certificates in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 680 people received their graduate certificate in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in General Psychology. This school awarded 657 graduate certificates in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 655 people received their graduate certificate in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
General Psychology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 147,078 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Psychology that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 40,952 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 22,813 |
| Psychology, Other | 2,825 |
| Clinical Psychology | — |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | — |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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