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Psychology Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 6,205 students earned their Psychology degrees in MA.

In this state, Psychology is the 8th most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,506
Master’s Degree 1,181
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 244
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 244
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 244
Associate Degree 163
Post-Master’s Certificate 111
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 111

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
  • White: 58.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 15,280 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Massachusetts

Psychology grads earn an average of $86,490 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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

514 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $22,038.

370 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,395. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

369 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMass Boston. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

353 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,951.

296 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

#6

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
272 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,858 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Boston College will pay a net price of $36,599. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid.

#7

Bay Path University

Longmeadow
262 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time.

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
805 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 61%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,249 after earning their degree at this institution.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,724 Total Students

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Worcester State. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

Psychology Careers in MA

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Psychology Professors 19% $82,120
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 17% $64,820
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $79,810
Psychologists 11% $96,410
Managers 7% $120,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Education 8,936
Social Sciences 8,752
Communication & Journalism 3,623
History 1,281
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 699
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 445
Library Science 273

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