by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 25 U.S. colleges awarded 441 degrees and certificates in Health/Medical Psychology. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 50% of graduates. College Factual ranks 12 schools in its 2027 Best Health/Medical 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.
A major in Health/Medical Psychology explores Health/medical Psychology. A Program That Focuses On The Psychological Study Of Health And Illness, And Recovery, From The Perspective That These Phenomena Arise From A Combination Of Physical, Behavioral, And Social Conditions. Includes Instruction In Abnormal And Social Psychology, Psychophysiology, Psychopharmacology, Learning Processes, Clinical And Behavioral Therapies, Biopsychosocial Modeling, Clinical Procedures And Assessment, Preventive Education, Psychotherapy, Rehabilitation Processes, And Research Methods.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, health/medical psychology draws strong interest, with 441 degrees awarded annually. 25 colleges award health/medical psychology degrees, an average of 18 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 79.
By level, the 441 awards include 220 bachelor’s degrees, 190 master’s degrees and 31 doctorates.
Women earned 86% of health/medical psychology degrees and certificates in the latest year (377 of 441). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (252) and Hispanic or Latino (69), and international students earned 17.
College Factual ranks 12 schools in its 2027 Best Health/Medical Psychology Schools ranking, including 5 for bachelor’s degrees, 7 for master’s degrees and 4 for doctorates. It also ranks health/medical psychology schools within 5 states. In all, 25 colleges offer health/medical psychology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Health/Medical Psychology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common health/medical psychology credential is the bachelor’s degree: 220 of the 441 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to health/medical 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 health/medical psychology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 220 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 190 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 31 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to health/medical 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 Health/Medical 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 Educational Psychology Teacher, School Psychology Professor, Human Relations Teacher and Educational Psychology Professor.
The occupation related to health/medical 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% |
Health/Medical 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 health/medical 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 |
Health/Medical Psychology has 16 similar majors in the Psychology field, which together award 42,746 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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