by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 84 U.S. colleges awarded 1,876 degrees and certificates in Educational Psychology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 76% of graduates. College Factual ranks 51 schools in its 2027 Best Educational 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 Educational Psychology involves the study of Educational Psychology. A Program That Focuses On The Application Of Psychology To The Study Of The Behavior Of Individuals In The Roles Of Teacher And Learner, The Nature And Effects Of Learning Environments, And The Psychological Effects Of Methods, Resources, Organization And Non-School Experience On The Educational Process. Includes Instruction In Learning Theory, Human Growth And Development, Research Methods, And Psychological Evaluation.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., educational psychology draws strong interest, with 1,876 degrees awarded annually. 84 colleges award educational psychology degrees, an average of 22 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 101.
By level, the 1,876 awards include 2 associate degrees, 135 bachelor’s degrees, 1,431 master’s degrees and 308 doctorates.
Women earned 83% of educational psychology degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,559 of 1,876). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,063) and Hispanic or Latino (250), and international students earned 136.
College Factual ranks 51 schools in its 2027 Best Educational Psychology Schools ranking, including 9 for bachelor’s degrees, 44 for master’s degrees and 15 for doctorates. It also ranks educational psychology schools within 28 states. In all, 84 colleges offer educational psychology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Educational Psychology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common educational psychology credential is the master’s degree: 1,431 of the 1,876 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to educational psychology call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Speaking, and for knowledge of English Language, Psychology and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long an educational psychology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 135 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,431 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 308 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to educational psychology, at 30.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 30.4% |
| Post-doctoral training | 23.1% |
| Doctoral degree | 16.1% |
| Master’s degree | 11.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.9% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 4.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.4% |
| Some college courses | 1.9% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.5% |
| First professional degree | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
12 occupations are related to Educational Psychology, with an average median salary of $105,822; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include College Faculty Member, Adjunct Psychology Professor, Child Psychology Teacher and Psychology Assistant Professor.
The occupation related to educational 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% |
| School Psychologists | 190,660 | 12.0% |
| Neuropsychologists | 186,493 | 6.5% |
Educational 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 educational 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 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
Educational Psychology has 16 similar majors in the Psychology field, which together award 41,311 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 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 711 |
| Family Psychology | 630 |
| Community Psychology | 467 |
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