Graduate Certificates in Applied Psychology
Education Levels of Applied Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 25 people earned their graduate certificate in applied psychology. This makes it the 366th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in applied psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,352 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,017 |
| Associate Degree | 55 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 47 |
| Basic Certificate | 36 |
| Graduate Certificate | 25 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Applied Psychology Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for applied psychology majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for applied psychology students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in applied psychology. About 60.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 15 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied psychology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Applied Psychology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 12 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in applied psychology. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
Fielding Graduate University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in applied psychology. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in applied psychology from Fielding.
Austin Peay State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in applied psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in applied psychology from Austin Peay State University. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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 $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,672 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in applied psychology from Embry-Riddle Worldwide. About 30% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for applied psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is St. Mary's University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,782 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in applied psychology from St. Mary's. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Old Dominion University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in applied psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in applied psychology from Old Dominion. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for applied psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 6,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in applied psychology from Ship.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to applied psychology that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 1,457 |
| School Psychology | 860 |
| Counseling Psychology | 322 |
| Educational Psychology | 146 |
| Other Psychology & Counseling | 135 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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