Educational Psychology Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 90 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Educational Psychology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.8% of Educational Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Educational Psychology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,979 students earned theirEducational Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Educational Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 128 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,516 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 335 |
Earnings of Educational Psychology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Educational 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 Educational Psychology majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 94.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7 |
| Women | 121 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Educational Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102 | 79.7% |
| Asian | 3 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 10.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.6% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 0.8% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.8% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Educational Psychology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 105 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Educational Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Mississippi State University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Educational Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 95 bachelor's degrees in Educational Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Educational Psychology. This school awarded 87 bachelor's degrees in Educational Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 83 bachelor's degrees in Educational Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 80 bachelor's degrees in Educational Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 68 bachelor's degrees in Educational 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 #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Educational Psychology. This school awarded 65 bachelor's degrees in Educational Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 63 bachelor's degrees in Educational 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 Georgia comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Educational Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in Educational 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 Maine is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Educational Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Educational Psychology. This school awarded 58 bachelor's degrees in Educational 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 State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Educational Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in Educational 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 Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Educational Psychology. This school awarded 42 bachelor's degrees in Educational 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.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in Educational 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.
Tufts University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Educational Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Educational Psychology. This school awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in Educational Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Educational Psychology that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 11,691 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 6,914 |
| Clinical Psychology | 6,059 |
| School Psychology | 3,685 |
| Applied Psychology | 2,998 |
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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