Psychology Master’s Degrees
There are 1,781 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Psychology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.7% of Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Psychology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 213,668 students earned theirPsychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 194 |
| Associate’s Degree | 18,923 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 143,144 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 43,906 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7,430 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Psychology of $47,020 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,592 |
| 4 years | $47,020 |
| 5 years | $54,091 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Psychology majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Psychology. About 82.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,869 |
| Women | 32,027 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,210 | 49.4% |
| Asian | 1,809 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,151 | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 4,412 | 11.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 159 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1,454 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 2,780 | 7.1% |
| International Students | 1,831 | 4.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.7% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,829 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4,601 master's degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Psychology. This school awarded 3,391 master's degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3,113 master's degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,038 people received their master's degree in Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,721 people received their master's degree in Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Psychology. This school awarded 1,707 master's degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
National University is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,383 people received their master's degree in Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,286 people received their master's degree in Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,224 people received their master's degree in Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pepperdine University is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,175 people received their master's degree in Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,163 people received their master's degree in Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Psychology. This school awarded 1,130 master's degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,106 people received their master's degree in Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,087 people received their master's degree in Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,024 people received their master's degree in Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,004 people received their master's degree in Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Psychology. This school awarded 1,001 master's degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 992 people received their master's degree in Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Psychology. This school awarded 974 master's degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 974 people received their master's degree in Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Psychology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 147,078 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 40,952 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 22,813 |
| Psychology, Other | 2,825 |
| Clinical Psychology | — |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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