Applied Psychology Basic Certificates
There are 95 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Applied Psychology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and49% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Applied Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,998 people 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 | 52 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,536 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,348 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 61 |
Earnings of Applied Psychology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Applied Psychology of $59,892 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 | $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)
The data on debt ranges for Applied Psychology majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Applied Psychology. About 71.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 18 |
| Women | 45 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Applied Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 50.8% |
| Asian | 3 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 14.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.6% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 12.7% |
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Most Popular Applied Psychology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 113 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Applied Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Applied Psychology students seeking a basic certificate is California Institute of Integral Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 291 people received their basic certificate in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 256 people received their basic certificate in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 241 people received their basic certificate in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 178 basic certificates 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.
University of Illinois Chicago is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their basic certificate in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their basic certificate 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 Southern California is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 100 basic certificates in Applied Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their basic certificate in Applied Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 88 basic certificates 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.
Capella University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their basic certificate in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Farmingdale State College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 63 basic certificates 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 comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their basic certificate in Applied Psychology from this school. 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their basic certificate in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Applied Psychology here go on to 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 basic certificates in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their basic certificate in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 50 basic certificates 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.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 50 basic certificates 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.
Florida Institute of Technology-Online is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 45 basic certificates 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 comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their basic certificate in Applied Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pacific University is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificates.
| 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.