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#1 #1 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ At Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,967
#2 #2 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Annually, the University of Hartford awards around 61 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 89 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $52,149
#3 #3 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 279 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $44,250
#4 #4 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL At Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 90 SAT Score 850–1,010 Median Starting Salary $49,611
#5 #5 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL At Elmhurst University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Elmhurst University awards 113 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,174
#6 #6 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Touro University Worldwide Los Alamitos, CA At Touro University Worldwide, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Accounting and Business/Management, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,083
#7 #7 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 281 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $45,530
#8 #8 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY Every year, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College grants around 891 degrees to students studying Finance, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General, Accounting, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score 1,190–1,410 Median Starting Salary $41,215
#9 #9 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA At Vanguard University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 940–1,200 Median Starting Salary $50,259
#10 #10 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Meredith College Raleigh, NC At Meredith College, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Interior Design. In fact, Meredith College grants 39 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $51,855
#11 #11 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 645 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 97 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $47,022
#12 #12 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA Every year, Seattle Pacific University grants about 87 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,070–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,606
#13 #13 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Wesleyan College Macon, GA At Wesleyan College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,060–1,210 Median Starting Salary $47,617
#14 #14 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, DePaul University grants 239 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $49,840
#15 #15 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Albizu University-San Juan San Juan, PR At Albizu University-San Juan, only two majors are offered: Psychology, General, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,413
#16 #16 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX Each year, St- Mary's University awards about 43 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 890–1,310 Median Starting Salary $46,417
#17 #17 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Stout awards around 95 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,319
#18 #18 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL At Florida Southern College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $51,090
#19 #19 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Franklin University Columbus, OH Each year, Franklin University awards around 404 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Accounting, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,569
#20 #20 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. University of New Haven West Haven, CT Annually, the University of New Haven grants about 215 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $54,500
#21 #21 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Hofstra University Hempstead, NY At Hofstra University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Hofstra University grants 100 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Median Starting Salary $51,265
#22 #22 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Avila University Kansas City, MO Each year, Avila University awards around 37 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $48,449
#23 #23 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 546 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $48,892
#24 #24 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 179 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,813
#25 #25 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY At Eastern Kentucky University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, General Studies, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Eastern Kentucky University grants 257 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $48,449
#26 #26 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 158 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $45,895
#27 #27 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,210–1,350 Median Starting Salary $44,864
#28 #28 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Touro University New York, NY Annually, Touro University grants around 273 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Biology/Biological Sciences,......view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $46,907
#29 #29 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO Each year, Missouri University of Science and Technology grants around 203 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Median Starting Salary $46,527
#30 #30 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Every year, Florida Institute of Technology grants around 81 degrees to students studying Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $41,948
#31 #31 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Capella University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Capella University awards around 5561 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 137 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#32 #32 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Universidad Central de Bayamon Bayam�n, PR Annually, Universidad Central de Bayamon grants around 30 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Psychology, General, and Natural Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $44,501
#33 #33 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Each year, Fairfield University grants about 214 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,290–1,410 Median Starting Salary $60,231
#34 #34 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA At Louisiana Tech University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $46,942
#35 #35 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX At the University of Houston-Clear Lake, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 990–1,170 Median Starting Salary $45,337
#36 #36 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $50,155
#37 #37 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 259 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $48,999
#38 #38 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN At The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,518
#39 #39 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 328 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Organizational Behavior Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $45,823
#40 #40 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX At Southern Methodist University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Finance, General, Economics, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Southern Methodist University awards 325 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Median Starting Salary $48,160
#41 #41 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI At Marian University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Marian University awards 33 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $52,283
#42 #42 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK At the University of Tulsa, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, the University of Tulsa grants 52 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,220–1,510 Median Starting Salary $46,123
#43 #43 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT At Sacred Heart University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Exercise Physiology, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other. In fact, Sacred Heart University grants 252 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,180–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,396
#44 #44 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO At Saint Louis University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,140–1,400 Median Starting Salary $51,544
#45 #45 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Baker College Owosso, MI Each year, Baker College grants about 140 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 960–1,160 Median Starting Salary $49,611
#46 #46 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Every year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte grants around 641 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $47,192
#47 #47 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY At CUNY Brooklyn College, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, CUNY Brooklyn College grants 428 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,030–1,190 Median Starting Salary $44,784
#48 #48 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Springfield College Springfield, MA Each year, Springfield College awards around 50 degrees to those majoring in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,330 Median Starting Salary $49,847
#49 #49 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 677 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $50,448
#50 #50 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Annually, Roosevelt University awards about 58 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Musical Theatre, Management Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $46,981
#51 #51 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Each year, Xavier University awards around 341 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,691
#52 #52 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI Every year, the University of Detroit Mercy grants around 208 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $47,463
#53 #53 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Appalachian State University Boone, NC At Appalachian State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,014
#54 #54 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Salem State University Salem, MA Every year, Salem State University grants around 163 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,020–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,924
#55 #55 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Bellevue University Bellevue, NE At Bellevue University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Traffic, Customs, and and Transportation Clerk/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,220
#56 #56 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN At Minnesota State University- Mankato, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,914
#57 #57 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. University at Albany Albany, NY At the University at Albany, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,160–1,330 Median Starting Salary $46,914
#58 #58 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ At Saint Peter's University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Saint Peter's University awards 60 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $47,542
#59 #59 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $46,548
#60 #60 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Median Starting Salary $45,876
#61 #61 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO At Southeast Missouri State University, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Southeast Missouri State University grants 139 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $48,958
#62 #62 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 324 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,856
#63 #63 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. La Salle University Philadelphia, PA Every year, La Salle University grants around 125 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Accounting, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $49,229
#64 #64 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 212 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Accounting, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $49,525
#65 #65 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Arlington awards around 2652 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $46,604
#66 #66 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. National Louis University Chicago, IL Every year, National Louis University grants around 122 degrees to those majoring in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 850–930 Median Starting Salary $46,259
#67 #67 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN At Austin Peay State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,763
#68 #68 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Community Organization and Advocacy. In fact, Central Michigan University grants 168 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,988
#69 #69 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Angelo State University San Angelo, TX Each year, Angelo State University awards about 145 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 940–1,170 Median Starting Salary $49,462
#70 #70 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH At Wright State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 930–1,190 Median Starting Salary $48,059
#71 #71 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Annually, California State University-San Bernardino awards about 768 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Sociology, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 820–1,020 Median Starting Salary $47,310
#72 #72 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Anna Maria College Paxton, MA Annually, Anna Maria College grants about 58 degrees to those studying Fire Science/Fire-fighting, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management,......view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $51,910
#73 #73 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, PR At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biomedical Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 790–1,070 Median Starting Salary $44,740
#74 #74 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 169 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $47,937
#75 #75 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE At the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Nebraska at Omaha grants 306 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,348
#76 #76 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN At Saint Cloud State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,407
#77 #77 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Park University Parkville, MO Each year, Park University awards around 361 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $47,003
#78 #78 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Adler University Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#79 #79 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. The Chicago School at Chicago Chicago, IL At The Chicago School at Chicago, only one major is offered: Psychology, General. Typically, 14 students receive a degree in Psychology, General every year. view more Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#80 #80 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 93 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#81 #81 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. William James College Newton, MA At William James College, only one major is offered: Psychology, General. Usually, 12 students are awarded a degree in Psychology, General annually. view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#82 #82 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. The Chicago School at San Diego San Diego, CA At The Chicago School at San Diego, only one major is offered: Psychology, General. Usually, 1 students receive a degree in Psychology, General every year. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#83 #83 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. The Chicago School at Dallas Richardson, TX Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#84 #84 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Walden University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Walden University grants around 465 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#85 #85 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. The Chicago School at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At The Chicago School at Los Angeles, only two majors are offered: Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,429
#86 #86 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Northcentral University San Diego, CA Every year, Northcentral University grants around 17 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Education, General, and Legal Assistant/Paralegal....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#87 #87 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. The Chicago School at Washington DC Washington, DC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#88 #88 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. The Chicago School at Anaheim Anaheim, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#89 #89 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA At Golden Gate University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Organizational Leadership....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,898
#90 #90 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Johnson & Wales University-Online Providence, RI Each year, Johnson & Wales University-Online grants around 79 degrees to students majoring in Foodservice Systems Administration/Management, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#91 #91 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Albizu University-Miami Miami, FL At Albizu University-Miami, only three majors are offered: Psychology, General, Special Education and Teaching, Other, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,093
#92 #92 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,655
#93 #93 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ At the University of Phoenix-Arizona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
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About Industrial and Organizational Psychology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and group behavior in institutional settings, applications to related problems of organization and industry, and that may prepare individuals to apply such principles in industrial and organizational settings. Includes instruction in group behavior theory, organizational theory, reward/punishment structures, human-machine and human-computer interactions, motivation dynamics, human stress studies, environmental and organizational influences on behavior, alienation and satisfaction, and job testing and assessment.

Of the 2,091 Industrial and Organizational Psychology degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, 74% percent are awarded to women and the other 26% percent are men. Did you know that California has more students being awarded a degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology than any other state? In fact, California awarded 253 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology is $44,000.

Popularity of Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some of the highest paying jobs for Industrial and Organizational Psychology majors include Human Resources Managers, Managers, All Other and Training and Development Managers. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology can prepare you for are Management Analysts, Managers, All Other and Human Resources Specialists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Industrial and Organizational Psychology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Industrial and Organizational Psychology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

2,091

Female Students

1,550 (74%)

Male Students

541 (25%)

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#1 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S.

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#2 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S.

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1,130–1,320

$52,149

#3 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S.

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49

1,500–1,560

$44,250

#4 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S.

97%

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850–1,010

$49,611

#5 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S.

74%

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1,020–1,280

$50,174

#6 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S.

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$47,083

#7 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S.

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1,480–1,560

$45,530

#8 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S.

51%

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1,190–1,410

$41,215

#9 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S.

65%

21

940–1,200

$50,259

#10 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S.

74%

13

1,130–1,350

$51,855

#11 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S.

87%

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1,170–1,370

$47,022

#12 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S.

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1,070–1,310

$51,606

#13 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S.

62%

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1,060–1,210

$47,617

#14 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S.

76%

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1,110–1,330

$49,840

#15 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S.

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#16 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S.

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