Master’s Degrees in Educational Psychology
Education Levels of Educational Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,541 people earned their master's degree in educational psychology. This earns it the #117 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in educational psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,541 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 330 |
| Graduate Certificate | 146 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 84 |
| Basic Certificate | 11 |
| Associate Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Educational Psychology Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in educational psychology. About 83.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 251 |
| Women | 1,290 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of educational psychology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 127 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 211 |
| White | 968 |
| International Students | 74 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 89 |
Most Popular Educational Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 88 colleges that offer a master’s degree in educational psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ball State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for educational psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in educational psychology from Ball State. Of these students, 86% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for educational psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in educational psychology from U of U. About 70% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational psychology. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in educational psychology from UWM. About 80% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for educational psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in educational psychology from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 97% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for educational psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in educational psychology from UMN Twin Cities. About 82% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational psychology. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in educational psychology from University of Virginia. About 66% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in educational psychology. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in educational psychology from UT Austin. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for educational psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern Maine. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,316 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,010 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in educational psychology from University of Southern Maine. Of these students, 80% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational psychology. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in educational psychology from UW - Madison. About 79% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational psychology. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in educational psychology from UT Knoxville. Of these students, 92% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational psychology. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in educational psychology from Florida State. About 68% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tufts University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in educational psychology. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in educational psychology from Tufts. About 94% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in educational psychology. Each year, around 16,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in educational psychology from Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 82% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for educational psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kean University. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,135 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,793 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in educational psychology from Kean. Of these students, 90% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Texas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in educational psychology. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in educational psychology from UNT. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for educational psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Albany. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in educational psychology from UAlbany. About 95% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Alabama is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational psychology. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in educational psychology from UA. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to educational psychology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 9,589 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 4,526 |
| Clinical Psychology | 2,956 |
| School Psychology | 2,441 |
| Organizational Psychology | 2,091 |
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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