by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 67 U.S. colleges awarded 2,698 degrees and certificates in Other Psychology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 78% of graduates. College Factual ranks 29 schools in its 2027 Best Other Psychology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $51,386 one year after completing, rising to $61,334 after four years.
A major in Other Psychology explores Psychology, Other. Any Instructional Program In Psychology Not Listed Above. Examples: [Neuropsychology].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other psychology draws strong interest, with 2,698 degrees awarded annually. 67 colleges award other psychology degrees, an average of 40 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 875.
By level, the 2,698 awards include 40 associate degrees, 401 bachelor’s degrees, 2,106 master’s degrees and 151 doctorates.
Women earned 81% of other psychology degrees and certificates in the latest year (2,174 of 2,698). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,044) and Black or African American (511), and international students earned 81.
College Factual ranks 29 schools in its 2027 Best Other Psychology Schools ranking, including 9 for bachelor’s degrees, 14 for master’s degrees and 5 for doctorates. It also ranks other psychology schools within 8 states. In all, 67 colleges offer other psychology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Psychology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other psychology credential is the master’s degree: 2,106 of the 2,698 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other 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 an other psychology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 40 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 401 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 2,106 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 151 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other 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 Other 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 School Psychology Professor, Clinical Psychology Teacher, Abnormal Psychology Teacher and Psychology Lecturer.
The occupation related to other 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% |
Other Psychology graduates earn a median $51,386 one year after completing their program, $61,334 after four years and $54,773 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,386 |
| 4 years | $61,334 |
| 5 years | $54,773 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other 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 |
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