Master’s Degrees in Forensic Psychology
Education Levels of Forensic Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,487 people earned their master's degree in forensic psychology. This makes it the 122nd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in forensic psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,487 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 926 |
| Graduate Certificate | 75 |
| Basic Certificate | 63 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 46 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Forensic Psychology Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for forensic psychology majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for forensic psychology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in forensic psychology. About 87.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 192 |
| Women | 1,295 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forensic psychology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 191 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 301 |
| White | 814 |
| International Students | 37 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 111 |
Most Popular Forensic Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 31 colleges that offer a master’s degree in forensic psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Arizona State University - Skysong tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for forensic psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 230 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 87% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Marymount University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic psychology. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from Marymount. About 90% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for forensic psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Each year, around 15,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from John Jay. About 81% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northcentral University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic psychology. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from Northcentral University. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic psychology. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,576 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,624 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. Of these students, 86% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for forensic psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from GWU. Of these students, 87% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for forensic psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Dakota. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from UND. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
Nova Southeastern University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic psychology. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from NUS Florida. About 93% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic psychology. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,576 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,624 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic psychology. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from UC Irvine. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from The Chicago School Washington DC Campus. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for forensic 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, 32 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from Kean. Of these students, 85% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Denver comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic psychology. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from DU. Of these students, 97% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California Baptist University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic psychology. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from Cal Baptist. Of these students, 81% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tiffin University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from Tiffin University. Of these students, 100% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Houston - Victoria comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic psychology. Roughly 4,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,111 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,618 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from UH Victoria. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic psychology. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from FDU. About 91% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for forensic psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida National University - Main Campus. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in forensic psychology from Florida National University - Main Campus. Of these students, 88% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to forensic 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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