Social Psychology Master’s Degrees
There are 33 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Social Psychology.
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Education Levels of Social Psychology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 458 degrees were awarded toSocial Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Social Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 5 |
| Associate’s Degree | 30 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 279 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 98 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 33 |
Earnings of Social Psychology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Social Psychology of $50,900 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 Social Psychology students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Social Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Social Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Social Psychology students seeking a master's degree is Park University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their master's degree in Social Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is a popular choice for Social Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in Social 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-San Diego is a popular choice for Social Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 40 master's degrees in Social 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.
Jackson College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Psychology. This school awarded 32 master's degrees in Social Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Missouri State University is a popular choice for Social Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in Social Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hunter College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Psychology. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in Social Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Social Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Social 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.
Ozarks Technical Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Social Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tiffin University is a popular choice for Social Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Social Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Evergreen State College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Social Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Western University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Psychology. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Social Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a popular choice for Social Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Social Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Psychology. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Social Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago is a popular choice for Social Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Social Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Social Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Macomb Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Social Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Maryville University of Saint Louis comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Psychology. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in Social Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Social 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 Social Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Reno is a popular choice for Social 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 Social Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University is a popular choice for Social Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Social Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Social 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 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 380 |
References
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- 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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