Graduate Certificates in Psychology
Education Levels of Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,894 people earned their graduate certificate in psychology. This earns it the #5 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 | 38,043 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7,220 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,894 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in psychology is $61,980. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $61,980 and the high is $61,980.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for psychology students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in psychology. About 85.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 549 |
| Women | 3,345 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 120 |
| Black or African American | 539 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 500 |
| White | 2,196 |
| International Students | 144 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 395 |
Most Popular Psychology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 301 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
George Mason University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from GMU. Of these students, 92% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. George Mason University psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychology. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. 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, 148 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 83% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychology. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Grand Canyon University. About 85% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in psychology at Grand Canyon University make a median salary of 61,980.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. 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, 109 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. Of these students, 82% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
The 7th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. 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 graduate certificate in psychology from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. About 85% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
Rider University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Rider. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in psychology at Rider University make a median salary of 61,980.
The 8th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Texas A&M College Station. About 90% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in psychology at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 61,980.
The 10th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Brandman University. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Brandman. Of these students, 86% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in psychology at Brandman University make a median salary of 61,980.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 51 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Columbia. Of these students, 77% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in psychology at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 61,980.
Fielding Graduate University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Fielding. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Fielding Graduate University psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
Post University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychology. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Post University. Of these students, 91% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Post University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
The 14th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Mount Saint Mary's University. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,726 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from MSMU. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in psychology at Mount Saint Mary's University make a median salary of 61,980.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,330 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from UMass Lowell. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in psychology at University of Massachusetts - Lowell make a median salary of 61,980.
University of Denver is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. 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 graduate certificate in psychology from DU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that DU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
St. Joseph's College - New York is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. Roughly 5,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,825 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from SJC. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. St. Joseph's College - New York psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychology. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Teachers College. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in psychology at Teachers College at Columbia University make a median salary of 61,980.
Northcentral University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates 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, 32 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Northcentral University. Of these students, 81% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northcentral University psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
Lewis & Clark College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychology. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,916 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,134 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Lewis and Clark College. Of these students, 84% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Lewis and Clark College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
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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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