by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for industrial & organizational psychology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 214 master's degrees in industrial & organizational psychology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The industrial and organizational psychology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality industrial and organizational psychology program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for industrial & organizational psychology students working on their master's degree.
The industrial and organizational 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 Industrial & Organizational Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for industrial & organizational psychology students seeking a a master's degree.
It is hard to beat University of Georgia if you want to pursue a master's degree in industrial & organizational psychology. UGA is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Athens.More information about a master’s in industrial & organizational psychology from University of Georgia
Florida Institute of Technology is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in industrial & organizational psychology. Located in the city of Melbourne, Florida Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in industrial & organizational psychology from Florida Institute of Technology
George Mason University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in industrial & organizational psychology. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in industrial & organizational psychology from George Mason University
University of Central Florida is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in industrial & organizational psychology. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in industrial & organizational psychology from University of Central Florida
Carlos Albizu University - Miami is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Miami.More information about a master’s in industrial & organizational psychology from Carlos Albizu University - Miami
Appalachian State is a very large public university located in the distant town of Boone.More information about a master’s in industrial & organizational psychology from Appalachian State University
UNC Charlotte is a very large public university located in the city of Charlotte.More information about a master’s in industrial & organizational psychology from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in industrial & organizational psychology from Eastern Kentucky University
Located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in industrial & organizational psychology from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in industrial & organizational psychology from Louisiana Tech University
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Explore the best industrial & organizational psychology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 69 |
| Georgia | 370 | 20 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 39 |
| Virginia | 331 | 25 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 18 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 30 |
| Alabama | 258 | 2 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 11 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 0 |
One of 17 majors within the Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology area of study, Industrial & Organizational Psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 1,949 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 522 |
| Applied Psychology | 357 |
| Clinical Psychology | 307 |
| Educational Psychology | 220 |
| School Psychology | 152 |
| Forensic Psychology | 147 |
| Community Psychology | 71 |
| Other Psychology & Counseling | 31 |
| Performance and Sport Psychology | 6 |
