Community Psychology
A program that prepares individuals to apply psychological principles to the analysis of social problems, and the implementation of intervention strategies for addressing these problems. Includes instruction in social ecology, primary and secondary prevention of social pathologies, social intervention strategies and tactics, large group counseling, social services systems behavior, creating settings, cultural stress, and the dynamics of social change.
- Schools offering
- 15
- Annual completions
- 240
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $52k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply psychological principles to the analysis of social problems, and the implementation of intervention strategies for addressing these problems. Includes instruction in social ecology, primary and secondary prevention of social pathologies, social intervention strategies and tactics, large group counseling, social services systems behavior, creating settings, cultural stress, and the dynamics of social change.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, all other | $137k | +4.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Psychologists, all other | $118k | +4.3% | Master's degree |
| Psychology teachers, postsecondary | $80k | +3.6% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$52k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$42k
Bachelor's
$53k
Top colleges for Community Psychology
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton State University | Morrow, GA | 0 | 96 | 96 |
| Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs, NC | 0 | 35 | 35 |
| Saint Cloud State University | Saint Cloud, MN | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Bothell, WA | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| Rogers State University | Claremore, OK | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| Montana State University Billings | Billings, MT | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| University of Maine | Orono, ME | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Lesley University | Cambridge, MA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Sterling College | Sterling, KS | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | Marshall, MN | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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