General Psychology Master’s Degrees
There are 1,575 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Psychology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.5% of General Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Psychology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 147,078 degrees were awarded toGeneral Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 139 |
| Associate’s Degree | 18,782 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 118,927 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 7,474 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,747 |
Earnings of General Psychology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Psychology of $43,735 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,076 |
| 4 years | $43,735 |
| 5 years | $50,901 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Psychology students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in General Psychology. About 79.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,437 |
| Women | 5,562 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,309 | 47.3% |
| Asian | 296 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,172 | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 964 | 13.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 278 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 554 | 7.9% |
| International Students | 388 | 5.5% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,653 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Psychology students seeking a master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. This school awarded 4,494 master's degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,677 master's degrees in General 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.
Florida International University is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,642 people received their master's degree in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,564 people received their master's degree in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,291 people received their master's degree in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,106 master's degrees in General 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 State University-Northridge is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,057 master's degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,048 people received their master's degree in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Psychology. This school awarded 921 master's degrees in General 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 Campus Immersion comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 908 people received their master's degree in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 897 master's degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 799 people received their master's degree in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 788 people received their master's degree in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Psychology. This school awarded 748 master's degrees in General 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 State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 745 people received their master's degree in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 707 master's degrees in General 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.
Ashford University is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 700 people received their master's degree in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 680 people received their master's degree in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 657 people received their master's degree in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 655 master's degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
General Psychology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 147,078 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Psychology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 40,952 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 22,813 |
| Psychology, Other | 2,825 |
| Clinical Psychology | — |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | — |
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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