by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 34 U.S. colleges awarded 467 degrees and certificates in Community Psychology. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 47% of graduates. College Factual ranks 16 schools in its 2027 Best Community Psychology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $55,107 one year after completing, rising to $71,095 after four years.
Studying Community Psychology explores Community Psychology. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Psychological Principles To The Analysis Of Social Problems, And The Implementation Of Intervention Strategies For Addressing These Problems. Includes Instruction In Social Ecology, Primary And Secondary Prevention Of Social Pathologies, Social Intervention Strategies And Tactics, Large Group Counseling, Social Services Systems Behavior, Creating Settings, Cultural Stress, And The Dynamics Of Social Change.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, community psychology is a popular field of study, with 467 degrees awarded annually. 34 colleges award community psychology degrees, an average of 14 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 89.
By level, the 467 awards include 5 certificates, 220 bachelor’s degrees, 194 master’s degrees and 48 doctorates.
Women earned 83% of community psychology degrees and certificates in the latest year (389 of 467). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (213) and Black or African American (128), and international students earned 20.
College Factual ranks 16 schools in its 2027 Best Community Psychology Schools ranking, including 5 for bachelor’s degrees, 11 for master’s degrees and 3 for doctorates. It also ranks community psychology schools within 11 states. In all, 34 colleges offer community psychology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Community Psychology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common community psychology credential is the bachelor’s degree: 220 of the 467 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to community psychology call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Speaking, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Psychology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a community psychology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 5 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 220 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 194 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 48 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to community psychology, at 33.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 33.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 25.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 17.5% |
| Master’s degree | 8.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.6% |
| Some college courses | 2.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
11 occupations are related to Community Psychology, with an average median salary of $105,599; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Faculty Member, School Psychology Professor, Child Development Instructor and Industrial Psychology Teacher.
The occupation related to community 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% |
| 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% |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 128,884 | 5.2% |
Community Psychology graduates earn a median $55,107 one year after completing their program, $71,095 after four years and $67,444 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,107 |
| 4 years | $71,095 |
| 5 years | $67,444 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to community 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 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
Community Psychology has 16 similar majors in the Psychology field, which together award 42,720 degrees a year; the largest are Counseling Psychology (12,299), Applied Behavior Analysis (7,220) and Clinical Psychology (6,412). Browse all Psychology majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 12,299 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 7,220 |
| Clinical Psychology | 6,412 |
| School Psychology | 3,735 |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3,171 |
| Applied Psychology | 3,004 |
| Forensic Psychology | 2,736 |
| Educational Psychology | 1,876 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 711 |
| Family Psychology | 630 |
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