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#1 #1 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. Wheaton College Wheaton, IL At Wheaton College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Managerial Economics, English Language and Literature, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,270–1,440 Est. Net Price * $31,346 Median Starting Salary $53,236
#2 #2 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA At the University of North Georgia, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $11,687 Median Starting Salary $49,196
#3 #3 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Point Park University grants around 78 degrees to students majoring in Dance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Business Administration......view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,030–1,250 Est. Net Price * $25,477 Median Starting Salary $50,324
#4 #4 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. Alverno College Milwaukee, WI At Alverno College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Education, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, Alverno College grants 99 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $17,884 Median Starting Salary $48,008
#5 #5 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 277 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Computer Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,927 Median Starting Salary $48,129
#6 #6 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK At Southwestern Oklahoma State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Pharmaceutical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $14,761 Median Starting Salary $49,139
#7 #7 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL At Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,040–1,170 Est. Net Price * $15,491 Median Starting Salary $46,406
#8 #8 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 17 SAT Score 970–1,220 Est. Net Price * $14,648 Median Starting Salary $50,407
#9 #9 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 232 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Est. Net Price * $41,028 Median Starting Salary $46,678
#10 #10 Best College for Community Psychology in the U.S. Clemson University Clemson, SC At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,260–1,410 Est. Net Price * $24,408 Median Starting Salary $50,255
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Wheaton College Wheaton, IL At Wheaton College, the three most popular college majors students study are...view more	100	90%	27	1,270 – 1,440	$31,346	$53,236
University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA At the University of North Georgia, the three most popular college majors...view more	86	72%	24	1,020 – 1,220	$11,687	$49,196
Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Point Park University grants around 78 degrees to students...view more	86	98%	20	1,030 – 1,250	$25,477	$50,324
Alverno College Milwaukee, WI At Alverno College, the most popular majors students study are Registered...view more	82	93%	25	890 – 1,110	$17,884	$48,008
University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 277 degrees to those...view more	73	95%	32	1,100 – 1,310	$17,927	$48,129
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK At Southwestern Oklahoma State University, the three most popular college...view more	71	100%	15	930 – 1,140	$14,761	$49,139
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL At Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, the three most popular...view more	66	21%	13	1,040 – 1,170	$15,491	$46,406
Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN At Saint Cloud State University, the three most popular college majors...view more	64	95%	17	970 – 1,220	$14,648	$50,407
University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	63	19%	13	1,350 – 1,470	$41,028	$46,678
Clemson University Clemson, SC At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business...view more	59	38%	12	1,260 – 1,410	$24,408	$50,255

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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 283 Community Psychology degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, women make up 84% percent and men make up 16% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Illinois has more students graduating with a degree in Community Psychology than any other state? In fact, Illinois awarded 51 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, Psychologists, All Other and Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary.

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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	16,803	218,637	225,953	3%
Psychologists, All Other Neuropsychologists Clinical Neuropsychologists	$117,750	1,548	22,351	23,462	5%
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,140	1,350	15,982	16,830	5%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

283

Female Students

237 (83%)

Male Students

46 (16%)

White (159, 56%)

Black or African American (60, 21%)

Hispanic or Latino (30, 11%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (9, 3%)

Asian (8, 3%)

Two or more races (8, 3%)

U.S. Nonresident (7, 2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (1, <1%)

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

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

90%

27

1,270–1,440

$31,346

$53,236

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

72%

24

1,020–1,220

$11,687

$49,196

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

98%

20

1,030–1,250

$25,477

$50,324

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

93%

25

890–1,110

$17,884

$48,008

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

95%

32

1,100–1,310

$17,927

$48,129

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

100%

15

930–1,140

$14,761

$49,139

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

21%

13

1,040–1,170

$15,491

$46,406

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

95%

17

970–1,220

$14,648

$50,407

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

19%

13

1,350–1,470

$41,028

$46,678

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

38%

12

1,260–1,410

$24,408

$50,255

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