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#1 #1 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA At the University of Washington-Bothell Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 84 SAT Score 1,300–1,490 Est. Net Price * $10,013 Median Starting Salary $46,789
#2 #2 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC At Gardner-Webb University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Community Psychology. In fact, Gardner-Webb University awards 96 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Est. Net Price * $24,035 Median Starting Salary $48,233
#3 #3 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. Clayton State University Morrow, GA At Clayton State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Community Psychology, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 110 SAT Score 880–1,070 Est. Net Price * $9,397 Median Starting Salary $46,405
#4 #4 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN At Saint Cloud State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 970–1,220 Est. Net Price * $14,648 Median Starting Salary $50,407
#5 #5 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Every year, Montana State University Billings grants around 119 degrees to students studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Est. Net Price * $13,252 Median Starting Salary $48,408
#6 #6 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Maine awards 111 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Est. Net Price * $18,237 Median Starting Salary $51,077
#7 #7 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. Lesley University Cambridge, MA Annually, Lesley University grants about 81 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Illustration, and Digital Arts....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $33,111 Median Starting Salary $51,226
#8 #8 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN Every year, Southwest Minnesota State University grants about 81 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $14,839 Median Starting Salary $51,865
#9 #9 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. Rogers State University Claremore, OK At Rogers State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 890–970 Est. Net Price * $13,953 Median Starting Salary $47,432
#10 #10 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. Pacific Oaks College Pasadena, CA At Pacific Oaks College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Human Development and Family Studies, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Community Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $48,393
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University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA At the University of Washington-Bothell Campus, the most popular majors...view more	100	92%	84	1,300 – 1,490	$10,013	$46,789
Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC At Gardner-Webb University, the most popular majors students study are...view more	84	87%	42	1,040 – 1,250	$24,035	$48,233
Clayton State University Morrow, GA At Clayton State University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	82	71%	110	880 – 1,070	$9,397	$46,405
Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN At Saint Cloud State University, the three most popular college majors...view more	57	95%	29	970 – 1,220	$14,648	$50,407
Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Every year, Montana State University Billings grants around 119 degrees to...view more	52	--	16	1,000 – 1,180	$13,252	$48,408
University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	44	96%	17	1,080 – 1,340	$18,237	$51,077
Lesley University Cambridge, MA Annually, Lesley University grants about 81 degrees to those majoring in...view more	40	94%	8	1,010 – 1,220	$33,111	$51,226
Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN Every year, Southwest Minnesota State University grants about 81 degrees to...view more	34	69%	6	930 – 1,140	$14,839	$51,865
Rogers State University Claremore, OK At Rogers State University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	31	82%	9	890 – 970	$13,953	$47,432
Pacific Oaks College Pasadena, CA At Pacific Oaks College, the three most popular college majors students...view more	N/A	10%	10	--	$0	$48,393

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About Community Psychology

Community Psychology programs prepare 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.

Of the 331 Community Psychology degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, women make up 83% percent and men make up 17% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Georgia has more students graduating with a degree in Community Psychology than any other state? In fact, Georgia awarded 110 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Community Psychology is $44,000.

Popularity of Community Psychology Degrees in the U.S.

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Some of the highest paying jobs for Community Psychology majors include Managers, All Other, Psychologists, All Other and Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for certain positions. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Community Psychology can prepare you for are Managers, All Other, Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary and Psychologists, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Community Psychology majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Managers, All Other Regulatory Affairs Managers Compliance Managers Loss Prevention Managers Wind Energy Operations Managers Wind Energy Development Managers Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$133,560	33,134	431,133	445,559	3%
Psychologists, All Other Neuropsychologists Clinical Neuropsychologists	$117,750	308	4,447	4,668	5%
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,140	662	7,838	8,254	5%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Community Psychology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

331

Female Students

276 (83%)

Male Students

55 (16%)

White (130, 39%)

Black or African American (110, 33%)

Hispanic or Latino (25, 8%)

Asian (24, 7%)

Two or more races (20, 6%)

U.S. Nonresident (10, 3%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (10, 3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (2, 1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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Community Psychology

#1 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S.

92%

84

1,300–1,490

$10,013

$46,789

#2 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S.

87%

42

1,040–1,250

$24,035

$48,233

#3 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S.

71%

110

880–1,070

$9,397

$46,405

#4 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S.

95%

29

970–1,220

$14,648

$50,407

#5 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S.

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16

1,000–1,180

$13,252

$48,408

#6 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S.

96%

17

1,080–1,340

$18,237

$51,077

#7 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S.

94%

8

1,010–1,220

$33,111

$51,226

#8 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S.

69%

6

930–1,140

$14,839

$51,865

#9 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S.

82%

9

890–970

$13,953

$47,432

#10 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S.

10%

10

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$48,393

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