Master’s Degrees in Psychology
Education Levels of Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 38,043 people earned their master's degree in psychology. This makes it the 7th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in psychology is $51,090. 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 $45,620 to a high of $57,834.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for psychology students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in psychology. About 82.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,637 |
| Women | 31,406 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,923 |
| Black or African American | 4,281 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,461 |
| White | 19,523 |
| International Students | 1,653 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4,202 |
Most Popular Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 760 colleges that offer a master’s degree in psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,058 people received their master's degree in psychology from National University. Of these students, 83% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in psychology at National University make a median salary of 51,090.
Liberty University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in psychology. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 884 people received their master's degree in psychology from Liberty University. Of these students, 82% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Liberty University psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,090.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 774 people received their master's degree in psychology from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 84% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Grand Canyon University psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,090.
The 5th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 704 people received their master's degree in psychology from SNHU. About 85% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern New Hampshire University psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,090.
The 6th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pepperdine University. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 671 people received their master's degree in psychology from Pepperdine. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Pepperdine University psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,090.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 525 people received their master's degree in psychology from UOPX - Arizona. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. University of Phoenix - Arizona psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,090.
Nova Southeastern University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in psychology. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 453 people received their master's degree in psychology from NUS Florida. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in psychology at Nova Southeastern University make a median salary of 51,090.
The 10th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Institute of Technology. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 387 people received their master's degree in psychology from Florida Tech. About 89% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in psychology at Florida Institute of Technology make a median salary of 51,090.
The 11th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree 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, 338 people received their master's degree in psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles make a median salary of 51,090.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 330 people received their master's degree in psychology from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 82% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in psychology at Arizona State University - Skysong make a median salary of 51,090.
The 13th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 290 people received their master's degree in psychology from Teachers College. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in psychology at Teachers College at Columbia University make a median salary of 51,090.
Adler University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 288 people received their master's degree in psychology from Adler. Of these students, 86% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Adler graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,090.
The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in psychology. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 286 people received their master's degree in psychology from UAGC. About 80% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Arizona Global Campus psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,090.
Lamar University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 283 people received their master's degree in psychology from Lamar University. About 88% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in psychology at Lamar University make a median salary of 51,090.
The 17th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwestern University. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people received their master's degree in psychology from Northwestern. Of these students, 85% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northwestern University psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,090.
New York University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their master's degree in psychology from NYU. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in psychology at New York University make a median salary of 51,090.
University of the Cumberlands is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in psychology. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their master's degree in psychology from Cumberlands. Of these students, 75% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of the Cumberlands psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,090.
Carlos Albizu University - San Juan comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,138 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 238 people received their master's degree in psychology from Carlos Albizu University - San Juan. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Carlos Albizu University - San Juan psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,090.
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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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