Master’s Degrees in Applied Psychology
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Education Levels of Applied Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 903 people earned their master's degree in applied psychology. This earns it the #181 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in applied psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,321 |
| Master’s Degree | 903 |
| Associate Degree | 69 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 69 |
| Basic Certificate | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate | 36 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Applied Psychology Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for applied psychology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in applied psychology. About 74.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 231 |
| Women | 672 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied psychology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 92 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 |
| White | 485 |
| International Students | 43 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 138 |
Most Popular Applied Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a master’s degree in applied psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for applied psychology students seekinga master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Liberty University. About 74% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied psychology. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from USC. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Capella University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied psychology. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 63 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Capella University. About 85% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied psychology. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,276 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Embry-Riddle Worldwide. Of these students, 45% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rider University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied psychology. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 38 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Rider. About 83% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for applied psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pacific University. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,884 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,103 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Pacific. About 81% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fielding Graduate University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied psychology. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Fielding. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied psychology. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 58% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied psychology. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Angelo State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied psychology. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Angelo State. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
LIU Post comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied psychology. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from LIU Post. Of these students, 62% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Francis Marion University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied psychology. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,612 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Francis Marion University. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Boston University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied psychology. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Boston U. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Stout comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied psychology. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,014 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from UW - Stout. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Adler University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied psychology. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Adler. Of these students, 81% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for applied psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Northern Colorado. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,628 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from University of Northern Colorado.
The 17th most popular school in the country for applied psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tarleton State University. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Tarleton. Of these students, 80% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for applied psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fordham University. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Fordham U.
Adler Graduate School comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Adler Graduate School. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Lamar University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Lamar University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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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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