Forensic Psychology Master’s Degrees
There are 62 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Forensic Psychology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.3% 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 | 885 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,730 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 52 |
Earnings of Forensic Psychology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 88.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 178 |
| Women | 1,409 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Forensic Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 838 | 52.8% |
| Asian | 40 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 336 | 21.2% |
| Black or African American | 204 | 12.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 83 | 5.2% |
| Race Unknown | 43 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 36 | 2.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Forensic Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 71 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice. This school awarded 624 master'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 master's degrees in Forensic Psychology. This school awarded 397 master's degrees in Forensic Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #3 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, 222 people received their master's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Chicago School at Los Angeles comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Forensic Psychology. This school awarded 118 master'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.
Marymount University is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Forensic Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Forensic Psychology. This school awarded 87 master'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 North Dakota is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 75 master's degrees in Forensic Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina comes in at #9 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, 75 people received their master's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #10 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, 73 people received their master's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Chicago School at Chicago is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Forensic Psychology. This school awarded 57 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 56 master'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 California-Irvine is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tiffin University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Forensic Psychology. This school awarded 44 master'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.
California Baptist University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Forensic Psychology. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Forensic Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in Forensic Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Forensic Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kean University is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 24 master'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 master’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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