Graduate Certificates in General Psychology
Education Levels of Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 211 people earned their graduate certificate in psychology. This earns it the #87 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 117,436 |
| Associate Degree | 17,944 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,995 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,634 |
| Basic Certificate | 222 |
| Graduate Certificate | 211 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 54 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Graduate Certificates
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for psychology students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in psychology. About 73.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 57 |
| Women | 154 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 110 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 33 |
Most Popular Psychology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 39 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Massachusetts - Lowell tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,330 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from UMass Lowell. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Northcentral University. 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, 32 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Northcentral University. Of these students, 81% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Missouri - Columbia. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Mizzou. About 73% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Angelo State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychology. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Angelo State. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Central Florida. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from UCF. Of these students, 100% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychology. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from NYU. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Texas at El Paso. Roughly 24,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from UTEP.
Minnesota State University - Mankato is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Minnesota State Mankato.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Columbia. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Iowa State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Iowa State. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Dakota is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,123 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from USD.
The 12th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Roosevelt University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Roosevelt. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Western New Mexico University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,958 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Western New Mexico University. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Florida is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from UF.
The 19th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kansas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from KU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to psychology that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 3,325 |
| Other Psychology | 195 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 163 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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