Applied Psychology Associate Degrees
There are 95 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Applied Psychology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and58% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Applied Psychology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,998 students earned theirApplied Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Applied Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 52 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,536 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,348 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 61 |
Earnings of Applied Psychology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Applied Psychology of $59,892 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 | $54,756 |
| 4 years | $59,892 |
| 5 years | $67,036 |
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 Applied Psychology students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 82.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 43 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Applied Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 42.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 38.5% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 9.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 3.8% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Applied Psychology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 113 colleges that offer a associate degree in Applied Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Applied Psychology students seeking a associate degree is California Institute of Integral Studies. This school awarded 291 associate degrees in Applied Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 256 associate degrees in Applied Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 241 people received their associate degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their associate degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their associate degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their associate degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 100 associate degrees in Applied 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.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their associate degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 88 associate degrees in Applied Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 71 associate degrees in Applied 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.
Farmingdale State College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 63 associate degrees in Applied 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.
SUNY Buffalo State University is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 60 associate degrees in Applied 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.
SUNY College of Technology at Canton is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 59 associate degrees in Applied 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.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 50 associate degrees in Applied Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology-Online comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 45 associate degrees in Applied 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.
Oregon Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 43 associate degrees in Applied Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pacific University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in Applied Psychology from this school. 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 Applied Psychology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 11,691 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 6,914 |
| Clinical Psychology | 6,059 |
| School Psychology | 3,685 |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 2,898 |
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.