Master’s Degrees in General Psychology
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Education Levels of Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,370 people earned their master's degree in psychology. This earns it the #34 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 psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 6,370 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,531 |
| Graduate Certificate | 201 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in psychology is $42,820. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $39,303 to a high of $47,548.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in psychology is $37,301. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $46,644 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $33,015.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in psychology. About 80.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,274 |
| Women | 5,096 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 291 |
| Black or African American | 912 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,001 |
| White | 3,283 |
| International Students | 260 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 623 |
Most Popular Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 365 colleges that offer a master’s degree in psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 704 people received their master's degree in psychology from SNHU. About 86% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Arizona Global Campus. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 286 people received their master's degree in psychology from UAGC. Of these students, 84% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pepperdine University. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their master's degree in psychology from Pepperdine. Of these students, 80% were women and 48% 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 psychology. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. 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, 134 people received their master's degree in psychology from Capella University. Of these students, 85% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. 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, 100 people received their master's degree in psychology from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 84% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Public University System comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in psychology from American Military University. About 76% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in psychology from The Graduate Center. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Northcentral University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. 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, 88 people received their master's degree in psychology from Northcentral University. Of these students, 87% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
National University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in psychology from National University. About 76% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. 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, 71 people received their master's degree in psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Mason University. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in psychology from GMU. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Harvard University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in psychology from Harvard. About 69% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Utah State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in psychology from USU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
William James College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in psychology from William James College.
The New School is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in psychology. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,966 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in psychology from New School University. About 84% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida International University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in psychology from FIU. Of these students, 90% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Louisiana at Monroe. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,490 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in psychology from ULM. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in psychology from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 84% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Towson University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in psychology from Towson. About 88% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Psychology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 6,370 |
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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