Cognitive & Language Psychology Master’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and25% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 42.6% of Cognitive & Language Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Cognitive & Language Psychology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 380 students earned theirCognitive & Language Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Cognitive & Language Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 279 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 72 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 29 |
Earnings of Cognitive & Language Psychology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology of $50,900 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,814 |
| 4 years | $50,900 |
| 5 years | $59,985 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Cognitive & Language Psychology students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology. About 62.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23 |
| Women | 38 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Cognitive & Language Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 32.8% |
| Asian | 8 | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 6.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.6% |
| International Students | 26 | 42.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 42.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Cognitive & Language Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Northwestern University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Cognitive & Language Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Cognitive & Language Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. This school awarded 40 master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. This school awarded 35 master's degrees in Cognitive & Language 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.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Cognitive & Language Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. This school awarded 33 master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Cognitive & Language Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 30 master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wellesley College is a popular choice for Cognitive & Language Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Cognitive & Language Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Cognitive & Language 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.
Binghamton University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a popular choice for Cognitive & Language Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Fox University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Cognitive & Language 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.
Vanderbilt University is a popular choice for Cognitive & Language Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo is a popular choice for Cognitive & Language Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bennington College is a popular choice for Cognitive & Language Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Cognitive & Language Psychology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 13,996 |
| Experimental Psychology | 4,439 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 1,820 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 1,424 |
| Social Psychology | 458 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.