Applied Psychology Graduate Certificates
There are 95 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Applied Psychology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.1% of Applied Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Applied Psychology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,998 degrees were awarded toApplied 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 Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Applied Psychology of $59,892 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Applied Psychology. About 51.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Applied Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 59.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 18.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 3.7% |
| International Students | 3 | 11.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.1% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Applied Psychology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 113 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Applied Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
California Institute of Integral Studies tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Applied Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 291 people received their graduate 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 Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 256 people received their graduate certificate in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 241 graduate 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.
Colorado Christian University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 178 graduate 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 comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their graduate certificate in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 111 graduate certificates in Applied Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their graduate certificate in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their graduate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their graduate certificate in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 71 graduate certificates in Applied Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate 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 graduate certificates in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their graduate certificate in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Buffalo State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their graduate 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 comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their graduate certificate in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate 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 graduate certificates in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 55 graduate certificates in Applied Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 50 graduate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their graduate certificate in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology-Online is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their graduate certificate in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 43 graduate certificates in Applied Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 43 graduate 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.
Pacific University is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their graduate 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 graduate 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.