General Psychology Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,575 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in General Psychology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and71% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.4% 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 (this page) | 139 |
| Associate’s Degree | 18,782 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 118,927 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,474 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,747 |
Earnings of General Psychology Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in General Psychology of $43,735 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 | $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)
The data on debt ranges for General Psychology majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 79.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 110 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 27.3% |
| Asian | 6 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 29.5% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 22.3% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 5.0% |
| Race Unknown | 14 | 10.1% |
| International Students | 2 | 1.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.4% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular General Psychology Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,653 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in General Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Psychology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,494 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Central Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,677 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,642 undergraduate certificates in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,564 undergraduate certificates 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 Digital Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Psychology. This school awarded 1,291 undergraduate certificates 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-Fullerton is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,106 undergraduate certificates 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 comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,057 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,048 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Psychology. This school awarded 921 undergraduate certificates in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 908 undergraduate certificates 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 State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 897 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 California-Los Angeles comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Psychology. This school awarded 799 undergraduate certificates 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.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 788 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 748 undergraduate certificates in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 745 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Psychology. This school awarded 707 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 700 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 680 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Psychology. This school awarded 657 undergraduate certificates 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.
CUNY Queens College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 655 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
General Psychology Focus Areas
| 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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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