Graduate Certificates in Psychology
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Education Levels of Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,665 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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 137,622 |
| Master’s Degree | 34,138 |
| Associate Degree | 19,305 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6,971 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,665 |
| Basic Certificate | 550 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 64 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in psychology is $53,256. 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 $50,694 to a high of $61,432.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in psychology is $36,238. 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, $60,898 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $29,092.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in psychology. About 85.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 536 |
| Women | 3,129 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 143 |
| Black or African American | 492 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 431 |
| White | 2,150 |
| International Students | 89 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 360 |
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 $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, 183 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from GMU. About 89% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. 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, 148 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from ASU - Skysong. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Grand Canyon University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Grand Canyon University. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Capella University. 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, 119 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Capella University. About 94% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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, 109 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. About 89% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychology. Roughly 1,200 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, 55 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Rider University. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Rider. About 89% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychology. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 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. Of these students, 80% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brandman University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychology. 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 $12,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Brandman. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 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, 72% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Fielding Graduate University. 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. Of these students, 86% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Post University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,329 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Post University. About 94% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mount Saint Mary's University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychology. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,388 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,296 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from MSMU. Of these students, 90% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Massachusetts - Lowell. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,462 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from UMass Lowell. Of these students, 85% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northcentral University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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. About 78% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Denver. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from DU. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is St. Joseph's College - New York. Roughly 5,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from SJC. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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. About 93% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Utah is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from U of U. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Psychology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 3,105 | |
| 218 | |
| 201 | |
| 141 |
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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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