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Psychology Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 2,865 students earned their Psychology degrees in MD.

A Psychology major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Maryland

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,575
Master’s Degree 197
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 49
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 49
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 49
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 25.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 44.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Maryland

There are 17,600 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Maryland

Psychology grads earn an average of $87,850 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Maryland that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

576 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 5% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,395.

448 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. Graduates earn an average $48,390 after graduation.

403 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. 66% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,729 after earning their degree at this institution.

382 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. In their early career, UMCP grads earn an average salary of $59,719. 67% of students get financical aid.

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Salisbury University

Salisbury
156 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Salisbury. Graduates earn an average $47,391 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

151 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,282 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at Bowie State University. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,562 after earning their degree at this institution.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,428. Graduates earn an average $75,418 after graduation. 65% of students get financical aid.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,748.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Psychology Careers in MD

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 15% $78,980
Psychology Professors 7% $77,960
Psychologists 5% $106,670
Managers 2% $119,900

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Education 5,361
Social Sciences 5,314
Communication & Journalism 1,929
History 617
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 421
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 236
Library Science 104

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