by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 6 U.S. colleges awarded 630 degrees and certificates in Family Psychology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 100% of graduates. College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Family 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 Family Psychology involves the study of Family Psychology. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Provide Therapeutic, Evaluative, And Research Services To Families And Individuals In The Family Unit Context. Includes Instruction In Natural And Family Systems Theory, Family And Group Rituals, Family Evaluation And Assessment, Marital And Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy, Parenting, Interviewing Techniques, Genogram Construction, Family Sculpting, Diversity Issues, Family Violence, Family Law, And Professional Standards And Ethics.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., family psychology is a widely-pursued major, with 630 degrees awarded annually. 6 colleges award family psychology degrees, an average of 105 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 570.
By level, the 630 awards include 3 bachelor’s degrees and 627 master’s degrees.
Women earned 90% of family psychology degrees and certificates in the latest year (569 of 630). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (370) and Hispanic or Latino (102), and international students earned 2.
College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Family Psychology Schools ranking, including 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks family psychology schools within 1 state. In all, 6 colleges offer family psychology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Family Psychology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common family psychology credential is the master’s degree: 627 of the 630 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to family 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, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a family psychology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 3 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 627 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to family psychology, at 31.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 31.8% |
| Post-doctoral training | 26.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 18.5% |
| Master’s degree | 8.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.9% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.5% |
| Some college courses | 2.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.6% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
12 occupations are related to Family Psychology, with an average median salary of $102,477; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical and Counseling Psychologists, at 14.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Mental Measurements Teacher, Teacher, Human Relations Teacher and Psychology Faculty Member.
The occupation related to family 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% |
Family 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 family 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 |
Family Psychology has 16 similar majors in the Psychology field, which together award 42,557 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 |
| Community Psychology | 467 |
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