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1,777 Master's Degrees Annually
146 Doctor's Degrees Annually
#75 in Popularity (Master's)
$95,610 Median Salary

Types of Degrees Other Psychology Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many other psychology graduations there were in 2020-2021 for each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,777
Graduate Certificate 239
Doctor’s Degree 146

What Other Psychology Majors Need to Know

People with careers related to other psychology were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.

Knowledge Areas for Other Psychology Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in other psychology should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

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  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
  • Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Skills for Other Psychology Majors

The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to other psychology:

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  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Abilities for Other Psychology Majors

As a other psychology major, you will find yourself needing the following abilities:

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  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  • Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

What Can You Do With a Other Psychology Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with other psychology:

Job Title Job Growth Rate Median Salary
Compliance Managers 8.0% $107,480
Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists 10.3% $100,770
Psychology Professors 15.1% $76,710
Regulatory Affairs Managers 8.0% $107,480

Who Is Getting a Master’s Degree in Other Psychology?

1,777 Master's Degrees Annually
81% Percent Women
46% Percent Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
This major is dominated by women with about 81% of recent graduates being female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other psychology majors is as follows:

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 47
Black or African American 383
Hispanic or Latino 297
White 743
International Students 14
Other Races/Ethnicities 293

Geographic Diversity

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Other Psychology. About 0.8% of those with this major are international students. The most popular countries for students from outside the country are:

  • India
  • China
  • Canada
  • Taiwan
  • South Korea

How Much Do Other Psychology Majors Make?

Master’s Degree Starting Salary

According to 2019-2020 data from the U.S. Department of Education, students who graduated with a master’s degree in other psychology have a median salary of $39,025 during the early years of their career. During this timeframe, most salaries fell between $38,507 (25th percentile) and $50,919 (75th percentile).

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It’s important to note that just because the people reporting these salaries have a degree in other psychology, it does not mean that they are working in a job related to their degree.

Salaries According to BLS

Average salaries range from $88,490 to $115,590 (25th to 75th percentile) for careers related to other psychology. This range includes all degree levels, so you may expect those with a more advanced degree to make more while those with less advanced degrees will typically make less.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

Median Salary for an Other Psychology Major  ( 88490 to 115590 )
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Some careers associated with other psychology require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

Find out what the typical degree level is for other psychology careers below.

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Education Level Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) 2.0%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) 1.5%
Some College Courses 0.3%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) 2.1%
Bachelor’s Degree 33.1%
Master’s Degree 11.0%
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. 0.9%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession. 1.0%
Doctoral Degree 17.3%
Post-Doctoral Training 30.6%

Online Other Psychology Programs

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 122 schools offered some type of other psychology program. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level Colleges Offering Programs Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) 0 0
Certificate (1-2 years) 1 0
Certificate (2-4 Years) 1 0
Associate’s Degree 12 0
Bachelor’s Degree 18 6
Post-Baccalaureate 0 0
Master’s Degree 43 10
Post-Master’s 11 0
Doctor’s Degree (Research) 21 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 0 0

Is a Degree in Other Psychology Worth It?

The median salary for a other psychology grad is $95,610 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 140% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $1,114,200 after 20 years!

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You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other psychology.

Major Number of Grads
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 29,224
General Psychology 8,051
Child Development & Psychology 2,576

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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