Applied Psychology Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Applied Psychology is offered at 95 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Applied Psychology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.7% 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 (this page) | 1,348 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 61 |
Earnings of Applied Psychology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree 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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 78.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 271 |
| Women | 987 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Applied Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 509 | 40.5% |
| Asian | 52 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 124 | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 127 | 10.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 40 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 352 | 28.0% |
| International Students | 47 | 3.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Applied Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 113 colleges that offer a master’s 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 master's degree is California Institute of Integral Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 291 people received their master's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #2 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, 256 people received their master's 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.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 241 master's degrees in Applied Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their master's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 111 master's degrees in Applied Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 100 master's 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 is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 96 master's degrees in Applied Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's 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.
Capella University is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's 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.
Farmingdale State College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 63 master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Psychology here go on to 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 master's degrees in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Applied Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 50 master's 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.
Florida Institute of Technology-Online is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 45 master's 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 comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 43 master's degrees in Applied Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pacific University is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Applied Psychology that also offer master’s 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
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