Experimental Psychology Master’s Degrees
There are 73 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Experimental Psychology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 22.5% of Experimental Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Experimental Psychology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,439 students earned theirExperimental Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Experimental Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,874 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 372 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 193 |
Earnings of Experimental Psychology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Experimental Psychology of $50,900 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 | $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 Experimental Psychology students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Experimental Psychology. About 74.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 85 |
| Women | 249 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Experimental Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 145 | 43.4% |
| Asian | 35 | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 5.1% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 1.8% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 75 | 22.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 22.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Experimental Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 87 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Experimental Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Ohio State University-Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 762 people received their master's degree in Experimental 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-Santa Barbara comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Experimental Psychology. This school awarded 518 master's degrees in Experimental 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 423 people received their master's degree in Experimental Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their master's degree in Experimental Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Experimental Psychology. This school awarded 394 master's degrees in Experimental 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 comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Experimental Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in Experimental Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Experimental Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in Experimental Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in Experimental Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brandeis University is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master's degree in Experimental Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Experimental Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in Experimental Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Experimental Psychology. This school awarded 94 master's degrees in Experimental 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.
Skidmore College is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 94 master's degrees in Experimental 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.
Yale University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Experimental Psychology. This school awarded 94 master's degrees in Experimental Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Experimental Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 81 master's degrees in Experimental Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Experimental Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Experimental Psychology. This school awarded 74 master's degrees in Experimental 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.
Mount Holyoke College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Experimental Psychology. This school awarded 71 master's degrees in Experimental Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Experimental Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Fort Wayne is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 69 master's degrees in Experimental Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Experimental Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dartmouth College is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in Experimental Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Experimental Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gettysburg College is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Experimental Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Experimental Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Experimental Psychology. This school awarded 52 master's degrees in Experimental 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Experimental Psychology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 13,996 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 1,820 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 1,424 |
| Social Psychology | 458 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 380 |
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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