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#1 #1 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA At Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania grants 80 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $23,344 Median Starting Salary $52,687
#2 #2 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, the most popular majors students pursue are Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $20,183 Median Starting Salary $47,698
#3 #3 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 398 degrees to those studying Information Technology, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Est. Net Price * $18,900 Median Starting Salary $47,022
#4 #4 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY At Rochester Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 183 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Est. Net Price * $39,753 Median Starting Salary $48,747
#5 #5 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN At Austin Peay State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,150 Est. Net Price * $14,679 Median Starting Salary $47,763
#6 #6 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA At Golden Gate University, only three majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, Telecommunications Management, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $46,898
#7 #7 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Fielding Graduate University Santa Barbara, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $49,611
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA At Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, the most popular majors students...view more	100	86%	8	990 – 1,210	$23,344	$52,687
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, the most popular majors...view more	93	62%	10	1,110 – 1,320	$20,183	$47,698
George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 398 degrees to those studying...view more	47	89%	2	1,150 – 1,350	$18,900	$47,022
Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY At Rochester Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors...view more	45	72%	1	1,300 – 1,460	$39,753	$48,747
Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN At Austin Peay State University, the three most popular college majors...view more	33	96%	1	970 – 1,150	$14,679	$47,763
Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA view more	N/A	--	9	--	$0	$46,898
Fielding Graduate University Santa Barbara, CA	N/A	--	5	--	$0	$49,611

About Applied Psychology

A program that focuses on the application of psychological theories and methods to real-world settings and problems, such as business and industry, government, education, military, and community settings. Includes instruction in applications of psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, counseling, human factors, research methods and statistics, and program evaluation.

While Applied Psychology has degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students major in Applied Psychology all over the country, though the major at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level has the most graduates in California. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Applied Psychology is $44,000.

Popularity of Applied Psychology Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying careers for Applied Psychology majors include Managers, All Other, Psychologists, All Other and Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Applied 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 Applied 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	94,400	1,228,300	1,269,400	3%
Psychologists, All Other Neuropsychologists Clinical Neuropsychologists	$117,750	3,900	56,300	59,100	5%
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,140	4,300	50,900	53,600	5%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

19 (52%)

Male Students

17 (47%)

White (20, 56%)

Hispanic or Latino (5, 14%)

Black or African American (4, 11%)

Asian (3, 8%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (3, 8%)

U.S. Nonresident (1, 3%)

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

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

Two or more races (0, <1%)

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

Shippensburg University of PennsylvaniaShippensburg, PA

86%

8

990–1,210

$23,344

$52,687

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

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-WorldwideDaytona Beach, FL

62%

10

1,110–1,320

$20,183

$47,698

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

George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA

89%

2

1,150–1,350

$18,900

$47,022

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

Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY

72%

1

1,300–1,460

$39,753

$48,747

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

Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN

96%

1

970–1,150

$14,679

$47,763

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

Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco, CA

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9

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$0

$46,898

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

Fielding Graduate UniversitySanta Barbara, CA

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5

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$0

$49,611

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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Daytona Beach, FL

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA

Fielding Graduate University
Santa Barbara, CA