School Psychology Master’s Degrees
There are 200 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in School Psychology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of School Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of School Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,685 people earned theirSchool Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in School Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 3,282 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 402 |
Earnings of School 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 School 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)
The data on debt ranges for School Psychology majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in School Psychology. About 87.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 297 |
| Women | 2,111 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of School Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,303 | 54.1% |
| Asian | 114 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 612 | 25.4% |
| Black or African American | 159 | 6.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 95 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 88 | 3.7% |
| International Students | 29 | 1.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.2% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular School Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 220 colleges that offer a master’s degree in School Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
National University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for School Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in School Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in School Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Alliant International University-San Diego comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in School Psychology. This school awarded 71 master's degrees in School 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 is a popular choice for School Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in School Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts Global comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in School Psychology. This school awarded 64 master's degrees in School 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.
Fresno Pacific University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in School Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in School Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for School Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 54 master's degrees in School 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.
Fordham University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in School Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in School Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in School Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in School Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Albizu University-San Juan is a popular choice for School Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in School Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in School Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for School Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in School Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in School Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Brooklyn College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in School Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in School Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in School Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in School Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in School Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in School Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St. John's University-New York comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in School Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in School Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Washington University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in School Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in School Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in School Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in School Psychology. This school awarded 44 master's degrees in School Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in School Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University is a popular choice for School Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 44 master's degrees in School 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.
Temple University is a popular choice for School Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in School Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in School Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Detroit Mercy is a popular choice for School Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 42 master's degrees in School Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in School Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in School Psychology. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in School Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in School Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hofstra University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in School Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in School Psychology from this school. 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 School Psychology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 11,691 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 6,914 |
| Clinical Psychology | 6,059 |
| Applied Psychology | 2,998 |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 2,898 |
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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