Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Psychology in Massachusetts

Find Schools Near

Psychology Schools in Massachusetts

1,536 students earned Psychology degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Psychology is the 10th most popular major out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Massachusetts

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,181
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 244
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 244
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 244
Post-Master’s Certificate 111
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 111

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 59.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 13.0%
undefined

Jobs for Psychology Grads in Massachusetts

15,280 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

undefined

Wages for Psychology Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $86,490, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

undefined

There are 11 colleges in Massachusetts that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
805 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. 61% of the teachers are full time.

201 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

#3

Bay Path University

Longmeadow
118 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,261 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $20,435.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Boston U grads earn an average salary of $58,876. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,395.

#5

Harvard University

Cambridge
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,816 a year. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

#6

Regis College

Weston
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,460 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $32,338. 34% of the teachers are full time.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,087 a year. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,714. Graduates earn an average $65,632 after graduation.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $50,432 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $65,632 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

Psychology Careers in MA

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Psychology Professors 19% $82,120
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 17% $64,820
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $79,810
Psychologists 11% $96,410
Managers 7% $120,100

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Education 6,799
Social Sciences 1,789
Communication & Journalism 819
Library Science 273
History 188
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 139
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 110

View all majors related to Psychology

View Nationwide Psychology Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S.