by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 28 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for applied psychology students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 764 master's degrees in applied psychology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The applied psychology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for applied psychology students working on their master's degree.
The applied psychology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Applied Psychology Master's Degree Schools.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Our Master of Science in Psychology program is designed to extend your knowledge and discipline in psychology, preparing you for a wide variety of professions and contexts.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in applied psychology.
University of Southern California is a great option for students pursuing a master's degree in applied psychology. USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in applied psychology from University of Southern California
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in applied psychology needs to take a look at Adler University. Located in the city of Chicago, Adler is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in applied psychology from Adler University
Santa Clara University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a master's degree in applied psychology. Located in the medium-sized city of Santa Clara, SCU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in applied psychology from Santa Clara University
Fielding Graduate University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in applied psychology. Fielding is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Santa Barbara.More information about a master’s in applied psychology from Fielding Graduate University
Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in applied psychology from Northeastern University
Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in applied psychology from Arizona State University - Skysong
Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in applied psychology from Boston University
Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in applied psychology from Capella University
Located in the suburb of Forest Grove, Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in applied psychology from Pacific University
Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in applied psychology from Fordham University
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Applied Psychology is one of 17 different types of Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 8,317 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 3,834 |
| Clinical Psychology | 2,410 |
| School Psychology | 2,017 |
| Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 1,694 |
| Educational Psychology | 1,343 |
| Forensic Psychology | 1,245 |
| Other Psychology & Counseling | 419 |
| Community Psychology | 223 |
| Performance and Sport Psychology | 70 |
