by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 16 U.S. colleges awarded 211 degrees and certificates in Psychometrics & Quantitative Psychology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 96% of graduates. College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Psychometrics & Quantitative Psychology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $34,806 one year after completing, rising to $58,844 after four years.
A major in Psychometrics & Quantitative Psychology explores Psychometrics And Quantitative Psychology. A Program That Focuses On The Mathematical And Statistical Procedures Used In Psychological Test Construction And Validation; The General Problems Of The Measurement Of Behavior; And The Application Of Quantitative Methods To Research Design And Other Methodological Topics.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, psychometrics & quantitative psychology draws strong interest, with 211 degrees awarded annually. 16 colleges award psychometrics & quantitative psychology degrees, an average of 13 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 121.
By level, the 211 awards include 3 bachelor’s degrees, 203 master’s degrees and 5 doctorates.
Women earned 71% of psychometrics & quantitative psychology degrees and certificates in the latest year (150 of 211). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (121) and Black or African American (32), and international students earned 13.
College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Psychometrics & Quantitative Psychology Schools ranking, including 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks psychometrics & quantitative psychology schools within 2 states. In all, 16 colleges offer psychometrics & quantitative psychology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Psychometrics & Quantitative Psychology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common psychometrics & quantitative psychology credential is the master’s degree: 203 of the 211 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to psychometrics & quantitative psychology call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of English Language, Mathematics and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a psychometrics & quantitative psychology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 3 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 203 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 5 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to psychometrics & quantitative psychology, at 31.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 31.4% |
| Post-doctoral training | 20.5% |
| Master’s degree | 17.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 15.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.2% |
| Some college courses | 2.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.1% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.4% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
14 occupations are related to Psychometrics & Quantitative Psychology, with an average median salary of $103,940; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Assistant Professor, Abnormal Psychology Teacher, Psychology Professor and Instructor.
The occupation related to psychometrics & quantitative psychology with the most projected jobs is Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary, at 513,614.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 513,614 | -3.0% |
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Statisticians | 307,132 | 6.6% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Clinical Neuropsychologists | 216,013 | 8.9% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
| Neuropsychologists | 186,493 | 6.5% |
Psychometrics & Quantitative Psychology graduates earn a median $34,806 one year after completing their program, $58,844 after four years and $59,483 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,806 |
| 4 years | $58,844 |
| 5 years | $59,483 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to psychometrics & quantitative psychology is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
Psychometrics & Quantitative Psychology has 9 similar majors in the Psychology field, which together award 24,292 degrees a year; the largest are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (14,964), Experimental Psychology (5,021) and Developmental and Child Psychology (1,864). Browse all Psychology majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 14,964 |
| Experimental Psychology | 5,021 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 1,864 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 1,447 |
| Social Psychology | 458 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 425 |
| Psychopharmacology | 74 |
| Personality Psychology | 23 |
| Comparative Psychology | 16 |
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