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#1

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

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Each year, Boston College awards around 302 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

16%

Annual Degrees Awarded

124

SAT Score

1,450–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$32,590

Median Starting Salary

$53,683

#2

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

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Every year, Colorado Christian University awards about 100 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Applied Psychology, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

87

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$26,770

Median Starting Salary

$47,698

#3

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

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Each year, Belhaven University grants around 152 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Applied Psychology, Education, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

42

SAT Score

970–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$22,145

Median Starting Salary

$46,409

#4

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

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Each year, Oregon Institute of Technology awards around 103 degrees to students studying Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$17,274

Median Starting Salary

$45,718

#5

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

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Each year, United States Military Academy grants around 67 degrees to students majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Military Applied Sciences, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,240–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$45,116

#6

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

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL

Every year, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach awards around 442 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

1,160–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$41,550

Median Starting Salary

$46,731

#7

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

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

At Farmingdale State College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Science, Technology and Society, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

55

SAT Score

1,020–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$8,224

Median Starting Salary

$48,386

#8

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

Pace University
New York, NY

Every year, Pace University grants about 234 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

53

SAT Score

1,140–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$34,299

Median Starting Salary

$50,008

#9

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

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Every year, Keystone College grants about 25 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Applied Psychology, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Social Sciences, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

910–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$21,461

Median Starting Salary

$50,096

#10

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

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 426 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

66

SAT Score

1,140–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$11,499

Median Starting Salary

$46,171

#11

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

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

At SUNY College of Technology at Canton, the three most popular college majors students study are Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,000–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$14,451

Median Starting Salary

$49,611

#12

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

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Every year, SUNY Morrisville awards about 29 degrees to students majoring in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

880–1,070

Est. Net Price *

$16,855

Median Starting Salary

$49,611

#13

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

Multnomah University
Portland, OR

Each year, Multnomah University awards around 26 degrees to students studying Bible/Biblical Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Applied Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

990–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$23,072

Median Starting Salary

$49,769

#14

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

Judson University
Elgin, IL

At Judson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Architecture. In fact, Judson University awards 47 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

870–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$21,331

Median Starting Salary

$50,146

#15

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

Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa, KS

Every year, Ottawa University-Ottawa grants about 21 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Sports Studies, Applied Psychology, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

890–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$28,126

Median Starting Salary

$49,516

#16

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

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY

Each year, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill awards about 65 degrees to students majoring in Animal Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

990–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$18,122

Median Starting Salary

$50,378

#17

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

College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE

Annually, the College of Saint Mary grants about 54 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Rehabilitation Science, General Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$14,265

Median Starting Salary

$48,947

#18

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

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

At Biola University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,150–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$30,510

Median Starting Salary

$51,175

#19

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

Champlain College
Burlington, VT

At Champlain College, the most popular majors students study are Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Business Administration and Management, General, and Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,190–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$36,846

Median Starting Salary

$49,706

#20

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

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

At Cornell College, the most popular majors students pursue are Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Engineering, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Cornell College awards 17 degrees per year to graduating Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,150–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$25,850

Median Starting Salary

$53,369

#21

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

Regis University
Denver, CO

At Regis University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$25,062

Median Starting Salary

$47,657

#22

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

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

At Mount Saint Mary's University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

910–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$27,434

Median Starting Salary

$48,369

#23

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

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1185 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$16,401

Median Starting Salary

$44,644

#24

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

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 415 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,200–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$37,592

Median Starting Salary

$49,540

#25

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

Bryant University
Smithfield, RI

At Bryant University, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Accounting. In fact, Bryant University awards 169 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,180–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$40,612

Median Starting Salary

$58,409

#26

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

Point University
West Point, GA

At Point University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Child Development, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Point University grants 15 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

930–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$22,622

Median Starting Salary

$50,073

#27

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

Union University
Jackson, TN

At Union University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Organizational Leadership, and Social Work. In fact, Union University awards 168 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,100–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$27,191

Median Starting Salary

$46,399

#28

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

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

At Bellevue University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Traffic, Customs, and and Transportation Clerk/Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$25,735

Median Starting Salary

$46,220

#29

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

Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN

Annually, Christian Brothers University awards about 49 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

980–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$17,068

Median Starting Salary

$46,691

#30

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

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

At the University of Mount Olive, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

930–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$17,893

Median Starting Salary

$48,334

#31

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

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Annually, Gwynedd Mercy University grants about 287 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,050–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$26,733

Median Starting Salary

$49,285

#32

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

Mayville State University
Mayville, ND

Every year, Mayville State University grants about 38 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

890–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$14,050

Median Starting Salary

$50,679

#33

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

Rosemont College
Rosemont, PA

Every year, Rosemont College awards about 19 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sociology, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

980–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$19,297

Median Starting Salary

$48,838

#34

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

Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI

Annually, Johnson & Wales University-Providence grants about 106 degrees to those majoring in Foodservice Systems Administration/Management, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

980–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$33,480

Median Starting Salary

$49,223

#35

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

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

At the University of Michigan-Flint, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

950–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$12,344

Median Starting Salary

$47,068

#36

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

Wesleyan College
Macon, GA

At Wesleyan College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Wesleyan College grants 32 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

880–950

Est. Net Price *

$15,621

Median Starting Salary

$47,617

#37

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

Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TN

Every year, Tennessee Wesleyan University grants about 82 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

940–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$16,414

Median Starting Salary

$48,045

#38

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

Florida Institute of Technology-Online
Melbourne, FL

Each year, Florida Institute of Technology-Online grants around 48 degrees to students studying Applied Psychology, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

48

SAT Score

960–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$24,146

Median Starting Salary

$49,611

#39

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

Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies
Portland, OR

Annually, Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies grants about 44 degrees to students studying Applied Psychology, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$17,343

Median Starting Salary

$47,253

#40

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

Los Angeles Pacific University
San Dimas, CA

At Los Angeles Pacific University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Organizational Leadership....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

40

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$19,075

Median Starting Salary

$49,611

#41

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

University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix, AZ

At the University of Phoenix-Arizona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management, and Information Technology....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

192

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,612

Median Starting Salary

$49,611

#42

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

University of Saint Katherine
San Marcos, CA

At the University of Saint Katherine, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Applied Psychology....view more

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

980–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$32,299

Median Starting Salary

$49,074

#43

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

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Marion, IN

At Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Operations Management and Supervision....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

56

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$16,162

Median Starting Salary

$47,655

#44

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

City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA

At City University of Seattle, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Applied Psychology, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$46,792

#45

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

Oak Hills Christian College
Bemidji, MN

Annually, Oak Hills Christian College grants around 3 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

930–1,070

Est. Net Price *

$24,674

Median Starting Salary

$49,932

#46

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

Franklin University
Columbus, OH

Each year, Franklin University awards around 242 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$22,252

Median Starting Salary

$45,569

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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 Bachelors degree, the majority of students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students major in Applied Psychology all over the country, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in Arizona. 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.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
1,279
Female Students
1,034 (80%)
Male Students
245 (19%)

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