Forensic Psychology Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 62 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Forensic Psychology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about68% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.4% of Forensic Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Forensic Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,667 people earned theirForensic Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Forensic Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 885 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,730 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 52 |
Earnings of Forensic Psychology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Forensic 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Forensic Psychology students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 83.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 146 |
| Women | 739 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Forensic Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 264 | 29.8% |
| Asian | 44 | 5.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 441 | 49.8% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 8.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 2.5% |
| Race Unknown | 13 | 1.5% |
| International Students | 21 | 2.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Forensic Psychology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 71 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Forensic Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Forensic Psychology students seeking a bachelor's degree is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice. This school awarded 624 bachelor's degrees in Forensic 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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 397 people received their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 222 bachelor's degrees in Forensic Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Chicago School at Los Angeles is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 118 bachelor's degrees in Forensic Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marymount University is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. This school awarded 88 bachelor's degrees in Forensic Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Dakota comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. This school awarded 75 bachelor's degrees in Forensic 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 Puerto Rico-Carolina comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The Chicago School at Chicago comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. This school awarded 66 bachelor's degrees in Forensic Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 57 bachelor's degrees in Forensic 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.
Northcentral University is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maryville University of Saint Louis comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. This school awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in Forensic Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tiffin University is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Baptist University is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in Forensic 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 Puerto Rico at Ponce is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Denver comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kean University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Forensic 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Forensic 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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