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General Psychology Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 3,980 students earned their Psychology degrees in MA.

A General Psychology major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in Massachusetts

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,535
Master’s Degree 211
Associate Degree 162
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.4%
  • White: 59.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in Massachusetts

15,280 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $86,490, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

512 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

345 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at Bridgewater State. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Bridgewater State grads earn an average salary of $40,839.

300 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,395. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

294 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 63% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,752.

280 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,079. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $51,874 after graduation.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,724 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Worcester State grads earn an average salary of $44,120.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,526 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,970 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

#10

Clark University

Worcester
106 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

General Psychology Careers in MA

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Psychology Professors 19% $82,120
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 17% $64,820
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $79,810
Psychologists 11% $96,410
Managers 7% $120,100

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 1,398
Child Development & Psychology 804
Other Psychology 23

View all majors related to General Psychology

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