Educational Psychology
A program that focuses on the application of psychology to the study of the behavior of individuals in the roles of teacher and learner, the nature and effects of learning environments, and the psychological effects of methods, resources, organization and non-school experience on the educational process. Includes instruction in learning theory, human growth and development, research methods, and psychological evaluation.
- Schools offering
- 8
- Annual completions
- 137
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $52k
About this major
A program that focuses on the application of psychology to the study of the behavior of individuals in the roles of teacher and learner, the nature and effects of learning environments, and the psychological effects of methods, resources, organization and non-school experience on the educational process. Includes instruction in learning theory, human growth and development, research methods, and psychological evaluation.
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 |
| School psychologists | $87k | +0.7% | Master'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 Educational Psychology
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 70 | 70 |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS | 0 | 47 | 47 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| Saint Vincent College | Latrobe, PA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| East Mississippi Community College | Scooba, MS | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Bethany College | Bethany, WV | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Marist University | Poughkeepsie, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capella University | Minneapolis, MN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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