Master’s Degrees in General Psychology
Education Levels of Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,995 people earned their master's degree in psychology. This earns it the #34 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in psychology is $49,123. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $45,558 to a high of $56,361.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for psychology students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in psychology. About 79.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Men | 1,420 |
Women | 5,575 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Asian | 344 |
Black or African American | 898 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,089 |
White | 3,540 |
International Students | 406 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 718 |
Most Popular Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 365 colleges that offer a master’s degree in psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 704 people received their master's degree in psychology from SNHU. About 85% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,123.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Arizona Global Campus. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 286 people received their master's degree in psychology from UAGC. About 80% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Arizona Global Campus psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,123.
The 4th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pepperdine University. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their master's degree in psychology from Pepperdine. Of these students, 81% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pepperdine University psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,123.
The 6th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. 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, 100 people received their master's degree in psychology from ASU - Skysong. About 79% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Skysong psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,123.
American Public University System comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in psychology from American Military University. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that American Military University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,123.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 9,300 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 $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in psychology from The Graduate Center. About 70% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The Graduate Center, CUNY psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,123.
Northcentral University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in 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, 88 people received their master's degree in psychology from Northcentral University. Of these students, 75% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northcentral University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,123.
National University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in psychology from National University. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that National University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,123.
The 10th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles. 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, 71 people received their master's degree in psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. About 85% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,123.
The 12th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Mason University. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in psychology from GMU. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. George Mason University psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,123.
Harvard University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in psychology from Harvard. Of these students, 68% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,123.
Utah State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in psychology from USU. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in psychology at Utah State University make a median salary of 49,123.
William James College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in psychology from William James College. About 36% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in psychology at William James College make a median salary of 49,123.
The New School is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in psychology. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in psychology from New School University. About 81% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in psychology at The New School make a median salary of 49,123.
Florida International University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in psychology from FIU. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Florida International University psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,123.
The 18th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Louisiana at Monroe. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,490 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in psychology from ULM. About 87% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in psychology at University of Louisiana at Monroe make a median salary of 49,123.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in psychology from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in psychology at Rutgers University - New Brunswick make a median salary of 49,123.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in psychology. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,731 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in psychology from IWU. About 82% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in psychology at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global make a median salary of 49,123.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to psychology that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 26,529 |
Child Development & Psychology | 2,544 |
Other Psychology | 1,975 |
36 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Image Credit: By BruceBlaus under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.