Graduate Certificates in Psychology
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Education Levels of Psychology Majors
In 2020-2021, 3,161 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 | 134,434 |
| Master’s Degree | 32,270 |
| Associate Degree | 18,787 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6,582 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,161 |
| Basic Certificate | 389 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 55 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in psychology is $53,256. 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 $50,694 to a high of $61,432.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in psychology is $18,750. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $18,750 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $18,750.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in psychology. About 85.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 458 |
| Women | 2,703 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 105 |
| Black or African American | 456 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 405 |
| White | 1,767 |
| International Students | 73 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 355 |
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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 183 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from GMU. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. The psychology program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 148 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The psychology program at Grand Canyon University awarded 127 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Capella University. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. The psychology program at Capella University awarded 119 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,554 per year. The psychology program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles awarded 109 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Purdue University Global. Roughly 43,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Purdue University Global. Of these students, 90% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,554 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 graduate certificates were handed out to psychology majors at The Chicago School Chicago Campus. About 91% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $35,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,599 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Rider. Of these students, 85% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 graduate certificates were handed out to psychology majors at Texas A&M College Station. About 87% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,240 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Brandman. About 88% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Columbia. About 69% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 graduate certificates were handed out to psychology majors at Fielding. About 78% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The psychology program at Post University awarded 41 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $44,088 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,912 per year. The psychology program at Mount Saint Mary's University awarded 39 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 97% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $15,078 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,590 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from UMass Lowell. About 77% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,881 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from Northcentral University. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Denver. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 graduate certificates were handed out to psychology majors at DU. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $29,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,250 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from SJC. About 94% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 graduate certificates were handed out to psychology majors at Teachers College. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
University of Utah is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychology. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their graduate certificate in psychology from U of U. Of these students, 80% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Psychology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 2,591 |
| Other Psychology | 239 |
| General Psychology | 167 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 164 |
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| Library Science | 432 |
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
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