Psychology Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Psychology is offered at 1,781 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Psychology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about59% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.6% 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 (this page) | 194 |
| Associate’s Degree | 18,923 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 143,144 |
| Master’s Degree | 43,906 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7,430 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Psychology of $47,020 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Psychology. About 82.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35 |
| Women | 159 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 38.1% |
| Asian | 6 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 23.7% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 21.1% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 14 | 7.2% |
| International Students | 5 | 2.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.6% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Psychology Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,829 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Psychology students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Southern New Hampshire University. This school awarded 4,601 undergraduate certificates in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,391 people received their undergraduate certificate in Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Psychology. This school awarded 3,113 undergraduate certificates 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.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,038 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Central Florida is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,721 people received their undergraduate certificate in Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,707 people received their undergraduate certificate in Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,383 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Psychology. This school awarded 1,286 undergraduate certificates 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-Los Angeles comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Psychology. This school awarded 1,224 undergraduate certificates 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.
Pepperdine University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Psychology. This school awarded 1,175 undergraduate certificates in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,163 undergraduate certificates 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-Irvine comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,130 people received their undergraduate certificate in Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,106 undergraduate certificates 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-Northridge is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,087 undergraduate certificates 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.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,024 people received their undergraduate certificate in Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,004 people received their undergraduate certificate in Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,001 people received their undergraduate certificate in Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 992 undergraduate certificates 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.
New York University is a popular choice for Psychology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 974 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 974 undergraduate certificates 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.
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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