Graduate Certificates in Psychology
Education Levels of Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,894 people earned their graduate certificate in psychology. This earns it the #5 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 | 140,724 |
| Master’s Degree | 38,043 |
| Associate Degree | 18,099 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7,220 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,894 |
| Basic Certificate | 782 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 126 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in psychology is $61,980. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $61,980 and the high is $61,980.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in psychology. About 85.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 549 |
| Women | 3,345 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 120 |
| Black or African American | 539 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 500 |
| White | 2,196 |
| International Students | 144 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 395 |
Most Popular Psychology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 301 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
George Mason University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. 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, 183 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from GMU. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Data shows that GMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. 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, 148 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from ASU - Skysong. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in psychology at Arizona State University - Skysong make a median salary of 61,980.
Grand Canyon University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 85% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Grand Canyon University psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
The 5th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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, 109 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Data shows that The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychology. Roughly 1,200 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, 55 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. Of these students, 85% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that The Chicago School Chicago Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
The 8th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Rider University. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Rider. About 92% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Rider University psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychology. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 90% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas A&M University - College Station psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
Brandman University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychology. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Brandman. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Brandman University psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
The 11th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. 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, 51 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Columbia. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Columbia University in the City of New York psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
The 12th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Fielding Graduate University. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Fielding. About 73% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Fielding graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
Post University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Post University. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in psychology at Post University make a median salary of 61,980.
Mount Saint Mary's University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychology. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,726 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from MSMU. About 95% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Mount Saint Mary's University psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
The 15th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Massachusetts - Lowell. 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. About 83% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Massachusetts - Lowell psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
Northcentral University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 32 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Northcentral University. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that Northcentral University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
The 16th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Denver. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from DU. About 100% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in psychology at University of Denver make a median salary of 61,980.
The 16th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is St. Joseph's College - New York. Roughly 5,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,825 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from SJC. About 95% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SJC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Teachers College. About 90% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Teachers College at Columbia University psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
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*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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