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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, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 78 SAT Score 1,040–1,320 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 57 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $52,149
#3 #3 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 36 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,413
#4 #4 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 827 degrees to students studying Finance, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Accounting, Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 1,100–1,400 Median Starting Salary $41,215
#5 #5 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 Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Child Development. In fact, Meredith College grants 42 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $51,855
#6 #6 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 972 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $47,022
#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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $45,530
#8 #8 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA Every year, Seattle Pacific University grants about 89 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 21 SAT Score 1,050–1,320 Median Starting Salary $51,606
#9 #9 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Franklin University Columbus, OH Each year, Franklin University awards around 535 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, Social Sciences, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,569
#10 #10 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, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and General. In fact, Elmhurst University awards 115 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,174
#11 #11 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, Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,220
#12 #12 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, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,140 Median Starting Salary $47,617
#13 #13 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 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,259
#14 #14 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Adler University Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#15 #15 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Avila University Kansas City, MO Each year, Avila University awards around 20 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 11 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $48,449
#16 #16 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, Psychology, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $51,090
#17 #17 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 304 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $44,250
#18 #18 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 163 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $45,895
#19 #19 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 578 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,300–1,490 Median Starting Salary $48,892
#20 #20 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 24 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $50,155
#21 #21 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 269 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,160–1,350 Median Starting Salary $49,840
#22 #22 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Hofstra University grants 96 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $51,265
#23 #23 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Touro University New York, NY Annually, Touro University grants around 253 degrees to those majoring in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,220–1,450 Median Starting Salary $46,907
#24 #24 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Each year, Fairfield University grants about 202 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 8 SAT Score 1,290–1,410 Median Starting Salary $60,231
#25 #25 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 29 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#26 #26 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, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. In fact, Southern Methodist University awards 280 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Median Starting Salary $48,160
#27 #27 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Baker College Owosso, MI Each year, Baker College grants about 170 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
#28 #28 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Springfield College Springfield, MA Each year, Springfield College awards around 83 degrees to those majoring in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physical Therapy/Therapist, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,847
#29 #29 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 248 degrees to students majoring in Engineering, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $47,463
#30 #30 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 Behavioral Sciences, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, the University of Tulsa grants 49 degrees every year to Behavioral Sciences majors....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,220–1,510 Median Starting Salary $46,123
#31 #31 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 198 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 22 SAT Score 1,060–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,500
#32 #32 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 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,210–1,350 Median Starting Salary $44,864
#33 #33 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Universidad Central de Bayamon BayamÃ³n, PR Annually, Universidad Central de Bayamon grants around 31 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Natural Sciences, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $44,501
#34 #34 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,518
#35 #35 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Each year, Xavier University awards around 302 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,691
#36 #36 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 188 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $48,813
#37 #37 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Annually, Roosevelt University awards about 53 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Musical Theatre, and Management Science....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 910–1,190 Median Starting Salary $46,981
#38 #38 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,100–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,014
#39 #39 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 252 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $48,999
#40 #40 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Montclair State University Montclair, NJ At Montclair State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 910–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,826
#41 #41 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 83 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#42 #42 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 735 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Median Starting Salary $50,448
#43 #43 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, 15 students receive a degree in Psychology, General every year. view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#44 #44 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, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Criminology, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. In fact, The Chicago School at Los Angeles awards 66 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,429
#45 #45 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $47,542
#46 #46 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting. In fact, CUNY Brooklyn College grants 429 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 950–1,340 Median Starting Salary $44,784
#47 #47 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. In fact, Marian University awards 33 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $52,283
#48 #48 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, and Human Biology. In fact, the University at Albany grants 330 degrees annually to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $46,914
#49 #49 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, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 860–1,040 Median Starting Salary $59,396
#50 #50 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. NUC University Bayamon, PR At NUC University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#51 #51 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 103 degrees to students studying Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $41,948
#52 #52 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 212 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Median Starting Salary $46,527
#53 #53 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 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,083
#54 #54 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, 15 students are awarded a degree in Psychology, General annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#55 #55 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 245 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,449
#56 #56 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Salem State University Salem, MA Every year, Salem State University grants around 174 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 990–1,160 Median Starting Salary $49,924
#57 #57 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 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $47,192
#58 #58 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 366 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $45,823
#59 #59 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 344 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,856
#60 #60 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, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $46,942
#61 #61 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 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 980–1,160 Median Starting Salary $45,337
#62 #62 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 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,080–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,914
#63 #63 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 126 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#64 #64 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Capella University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Capella University awards around 7779 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 145 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#65 #65 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Annually, Johnson & Wales University-Providence grants about 76 degrees to those majoring in Culinary Arts/Chef Training, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,223
#66 #66 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. The Chicago School at Dallas Plano, TX Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#67 #67 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, 3 students receive a degree in Psychology, General every year. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#68 #68 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 2465 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $46,604
#69 #69 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 243 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Accounting, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Median Starting Salary $49,525
#70 #70 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Walden University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Walden University grants around 437 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, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#71 #71 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, Elementary Education and Teaching, Special Education and Teaching, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,093
#72 #72 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, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $46,548
#73 #73 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 35 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 890–1,310 Median Starting Salary $46,417
#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 162 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $47,937
#75 #75 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 Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, and Community Organization and Advocacy....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,988
#76 #76 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, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $47,763
#77 #77 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 98 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,319
#78 #78 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. The Chicago School at Washington DC Washington, DC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#79 #79 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 Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $48,958
#80 #80 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 338 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,348
#81 #81 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 11 SAT Score 930–1,220 Median Starting Salary $48,059
#82 #82 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 726 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Sociology, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 900–1,080 Median Starting Salary $47,310
#83 #83 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 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Median Starting Salary $45,876
#84 #84 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, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 940–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,407
#85 #85 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Northcentral University San Diego, CA At Northcentral University, only three majors are offered: Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#86 #86 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 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,200–1,360 Median Starting Salary $44,740
#87 #87 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Angelo State University San Angelo, TX Each year, Angelo State University awards about 138 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 5 SAT Score 940–1,170 Median Starting Salary $49,462
#88 #88 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Anna Maria College Paxton, MA Annually, Anna Maria College grants about 64 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 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 780–990 Median Starting Salary $51,910
#89 #89 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Park University Parkville, MO Each year, Park University awards around 307 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $47,003
#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 69 degrees to students majoring in Foodservice Systems Administration/Management, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#91 #91 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 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,898
#92 #92 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. National Louis University Chicago, IL Every year, National Louis University grants around 214 degrees to those majoring in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 850–930 Median Starting Salary $46,259
#93 #93 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD At the University of Baltimore, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Animation, Interactive Technology, and Video Graphics and Special Effects....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 740–1,330 Median Starting Salary $47,199
#94 #94 Best College for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro San Juan, PR Every year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro awards around 39 degrees to those studying Biomedical Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $44,899
#95 #95 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, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,655
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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 1,989 Industrial and Organizational Psychology degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, 73% percent are awarded to women and the other 27% percent are men. Did you know that Minnesota has more students being awarded a degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology than any other state? In fact, Minnesota awarded 236 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.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Industrial and Organizational Psychology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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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

1,989

Female Students

1,456 (73%)

Male Students

533 (26%)

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