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#1 #1 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 171 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,100–1,260 Est. Net Price * $13,017 Median Starting Salary $52,861
#2 #2 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $20,869 Median Starting Salary $39,951
#3 #3 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more Acceptance Rate 3% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,500–1,590 Est. Net Price * $17,900 Median Starting Salary $40,641
#4 #4 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 671 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,250–1,490 Est. Net Price * $18,036 Median Starting Salary $46,070
#5 #5 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the three most popular college majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,499 Median Starting Salary $49,222
#6 #6 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 520 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,290–1,420 Est. Net Price * $16,730 Median Starting Salary $50,515
#7 #7 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX At Texas A&M University-Commerce, the three most popular college majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 950–1,180 Est. Net Price * $11,902 Median Starting Salary $47,432
#8 #8 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,330–1,460 Est. Net Price * $14,216 Median Starting Salary $52,668
#9 #9 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 574 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,180–1,410 Est. Net Price * $16,303 Median Starting Salary $48,892
#10 #10 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,160–1,390 Est. Net Price * $21,610 Median Starting Salary $47,803
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Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 171 degrees to students...view more	100	72%	8	1,100 - 1,260	$13,017	$52,861
Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research...view more	99	4%	12	1,500 - 1,560	$20,869	$39,951
Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate...view more	96	3%	8	1,500 - 1,590	$17,900	$40,641
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 671 degrees to...view more	90	29%	17	1,250 - 1,490	$18,036	$46,070
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the three most popular college...view more	90	88%	9	970 - 1,180	$16,499	$49,222
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students...view more	89	77%	17	1,290 - 1,420	$16,730	$50,515
Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX At Texas A&M University-Commerce, the three most popular college majors...view more	89	93%	7	950 - 1,180	$11,902	$47,432
University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to...view more	88	44%	12	1,330 - 1,460	$14,216	$52,668
Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college...view more	85	63%	12	1,160 - 1,390	$21,610	$47,803
University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	85	37%	10	1,180 - 1,410	$16,303	$48,892

About 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.

While Educational Psychology has degrees up to the Doctors degree research scholarship, the majority of students earn a Doctors degree research scholarship. Students study Educational Psychology all around the US, though the major at the Doctors degree research scholarship level has the most graduates in Texas. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology is $44,000.

Popularity of Educational Psychology Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Educational Psychology, include Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary and School Psychologists, both of which have many employment opportunities. Though there are higher paying careers, like Psychologists, All Other. the most available position for Educational Psychology majors is Psychologists, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Educational Psychology majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Psychologists, All Other Neuropsychologists Clinical Neuropsychologists	$117,750	2,043	29,501	30,968	5%
School Psychologists	$84,940	1,537	23,325	23,625	1%
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,140	2,029	24,024	25,299	5%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

314

Female Students

230 (73%)

Male Students

84 (26%)

White (166, 53%)

U.S. Nonresident (41, 13%)

Hispanic or Latino (30, 10%)

Black or African American (30, 10%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (19, 6%)

Asian (16, 5%)

Two or more races (11, 4%)

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

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

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

72%

8

1,100–1,260

$13,017

$52,861

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

4%

12

1,500–1,560

$20,869

$39,951

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

3%

8

1,500–1,590

$17,900

$40,641

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

29%

17

1,250–1,490

$18,036

$46,070

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

88%

9

970–1,180

$16,499

$49,222

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

77%

17

1,290–1,420

$16,730

$50,515

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

93%

7

950–1,180

$11,902

$47,432

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

44%

12

1,330–1,460

$14,216

$52,668

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

37%

10

1,180–1,410

$16,303

$48,892

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

63%

12

1,160–1,390

$21,610

$47,803

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