Psychology Graduate Certificates
There are 1,781 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Psychology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.5% of Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 213,668 people earned theirPsychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 194 |
| Associate’s Degree | 18,923 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 143,144 |
| Master’s Degree | 43,906 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7,430 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate in Psychology of $47,020 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 | $38,592 |
| 4 years | $47,020 |
| 5 years | $54,091 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Psychology majors who have their graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 83.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 389 |
| Women | 2,004 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,252 | 52.3% |
| Asian | 82 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 342 | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 392 | 16.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 95 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 131 | 5.5% |
| International Students | 84 | 3.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.5% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Psychology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 1,829 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in 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 Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,601 people received their graduate certificate in Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Psychology. This school awarded 3,391 graduate certificates in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Psychology. This school awarded 3,113 graduate certificates in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 2,038 graduate certificates in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Psychology. This school awarded 1,721 graduate certificates in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Psychology. This school awarded 1,707 graduate certificates in 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.
National University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,383 people received their graduate certificate in Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Psychology. This school awarded 1,286 graduate certificates in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Psychology. This school awarded 1,224 graduate certificates in 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.
Pepperdine University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Psychology. This school awarded 1,175 graduate certificates in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,163 graduate certificates in 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 California-Irvine comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Psychology. This school awarded 1,130 graduate certificates in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,106 graduate certificates in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Psychology. This school awarded 1,087 graduate certificates in 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.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,024 graduate certificates in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,004 graduate certificates in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,001 people received their graduate certificate in Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Psychology. This school awarded 992 graduate certificates in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 974 graduate certificates in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 974 graduate certificates in 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.
Psychology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 147,078 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 40,952 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 22,813 |
| Psychology, Other | 2,825 |
| Clinical Psychology | — |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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