Biopsychology
A program that focuses on biological and psychological linkages, especially the linkages between biochemical and biophysical activity and the functioning of the central nervous system.
- Schools offering
- 24
- Annual completions
- 182
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $58k
About this major
A program that focuses on biological and psychological linkages, especially the linkages between biochemical and biophysical activity and the functioning of the central nervous system.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical scientists, except epidemiologists | $101k | +8.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Natural sciences managers | $161k | +3.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Biological science teachers, postsecondary | $83k | +7.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Psychology teachers, postsecondary | $80k | +3.6% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Social scientists and related workers, all other | $100k | -1.7% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$58k
Top colleges for Biopsychology
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | 0 | 80 | 80 |
| Simmons University | Boston, MA | 0 | 32 | 32 |
| Augsburg University | Minneapolis, MN | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Oglethorpe University | Atlanta, GA | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| McKendree University | Lebanon, IL | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Ohio Dominican University | Columbus, OH | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Rider University | Lawrenceville, NJ | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Wagner College | Staten Island, NY | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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