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#1 #1 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA For students interested in applying to UVA, application packets should include none, but none are also... Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score 1,410–1,530 Est. Net Price * $19,469 Median Starting Salary $49,285
#2 #2 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Est. Net Price * $16,018 Median Starting Salary $50,515
#3 #3 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Generally, Ball State University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 81 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Est. Net Price * $12,615 Median Starting Salary $52,861
#4 #4 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Tufts University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Est. Net Price * $30,479 Median Starting Salary $49,798
#5 #5 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,551 Median Starting Salary $49,222
#6 #6 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,270–1,460 Est. Net Price * $13,376 Median Starting Salary $52,668
#7 #7 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Southern Maine Portland, ME In general, the University of Southern Maine is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 87 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $12,343 Median Starting Salary $47,332
#8 #8 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Overall, The University of Texas at Austin is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,240–1,490 Est. Net Price * $17,434 Median Starting Salary $46,070
#9 #9 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Texas A&M University-College Station is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Est. Net Price * $20,375 Median Starting Salary $47,803
#10 #10 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT the University of Utah is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $12,399 Median Starting Salary $45,523
#11 #11 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN In general, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $21,880 Median Starting Salary $47,356
#12 #12 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL The University of Alabama is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,140–1,410 Est. Net Price * $20,592 Median Starting Salary $50,126
#13 #13 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO the University of Northern Colorado is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,000–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,310 Median Starting Salary $50,986
#14 #14 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Est. Net Price * $14,003 Median Starting Salary $45,937
#15 #15 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA Overall, Loyola Marymount University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,320–1,450 Est. Net Price * $52,815 Median Starting Salary $49,586
#16 #16 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Loyola University Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Est. Net Price * $37,511 Median Starting Salary $49,540
#17 #17 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY In general, Marist College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Est. Net Price * $39,364 Median Starting Salary $59,467
#18 #18 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $16,718 Median Starting Salary $47,494
#19 #19 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. William & Mary Williamsburg, VA Overall, William & Mary is a highly selective school. Around 18,000 applications are received by William &... Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,390–1,520 Est. Net Price * $25,688 Median Starting Salary $53,009
#20 #20 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA the University of Georgia is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $17,180 Median Starting Salary $48,892
#21 #21 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ In general, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Est. Net Price * $17,535 Median Starting Salary $45,536
#22 #22 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Kean University Union, NJ Kean University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 900–1,170 Est. Net Price * $10,747 Median Starting Salary $49,423
#23 #23 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of the Pacific Stockton, CA In general, the University of the Pacific is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,150–1,440 Est. Net Price * $28,164 Median Starting Salary $46,868
#24 #24 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ Generally, New Jersey City University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 890–1,140 Est. Net Price * $19,252 Median Starting Salary $47,513
#25 #25 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Andrews University is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 1,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,350 Est. Net Price * $24,194 Median Starting Salary $49,869
#26 #26 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Indiana University-Bloomington is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,220–1,420 Est. Net Price * $16,234 Median Starting Salary $51,928
#27 #27 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX In general, Baylor University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,270–1,440 Est. Net Price * $45,988 Median Starting Salary $51,664
#28 #28 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. SUNY at Albany Albany, NY In general, SUNY at Albany is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Est. Net Price * $17,714 Median Starting Salary $46,914
#29 #29 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA George Mason University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 20,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Est. Net Price * $18,479 Median Starting Salary $47,022
#30 #30 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Overall, Miami University-Oxford is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,230–1,380 Est. Net Price * $23,031 Median Starting Salary $51,780
#31 #31 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Mississippi State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Est. Net Price * $15,364 Median Starting Salary $45,880
#32 #32 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH In general, Kent State University at Kent is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $19,046 Median Starting Salary $49,858
#33 #33 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT the University of Connecticut is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Est. Net Price * $23,985 Median Starting Salary $49,388
#34 #34 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Overall, Youngstown State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 950–1,180 Est. Net Price * $11,900 Median Starting Salary $48,579
#35 #35 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,300–1,470 Est. Net Price * $24,286 Median Starting Salary $50,633
#36 #36 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO the University of Colorado Boulder is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,190–1,410 Est. Net Price * $21,836 Median Starting Salary $49,780
#37 #37 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Generally, the University of Missouri-St Louis is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Est. Net Price * $13,211 Median Starting Salary $45,333
#38 #38 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA the University of Northern Iowa is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Est. Net Price * $15,782 Median Starting Salary $53,099
#39 #39 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX the University of North Texas is a somewhat selective school. They receive 32,016 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Est. Net Price * $15,283 Median Starting Salary $47,385
#40 #40 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY the University of Kentucky is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $18,693 Median Starting Salary $49,732
#41 #41 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX The University of Texas at San Antonio is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $12,664 Median Starting Salary $47,179
#42 #42 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Est. Net Price * $17,075 Median Starting Salary $46,967
#43 #43 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,826 Median Starting Salary $48,634
#44 #44 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX In general, Texas Tech University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,896 Median Starting Salary $48,273
#45 #45 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA In general, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 940–1,160 Est. Net Price * $20,205 Median Starting Salary $51,203
#46 #46 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $18,950 Median Starting Salary $49,922
#47 #47 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $14,808 Median Starting Salary $44,644
#48 #48 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Temple University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 38,700 applications every... Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,250 Est. Net Price * $23,935 Median Starting Salary $51,791
#49 #49 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI the University of Hawaii at Manoa is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $13,639 Median Starting Salary $47,186
#50 #50 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Webster University Saint Louis, MO Webster University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,290 Est. Net Price * $23,069 Median Starting Salary $47,595
#51 #51 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Florida Atlantic University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Est. Net Price * $9,711 Median Starting Salary $45,633
#52 #52 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV West Virginia University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 18,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Est. Net Price * $12,202 Median Starting Salary $49,782
#53 #53 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. CUNY Hunter College New York, NY CUNY Hunter College is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $4,848 Median Starting Salary $43,848
#54 #54 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Generally, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,159 Median Starting Salary $47,131
#55 #55 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Georgia State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 26,000... Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Est. Net Price * $17,589 Median Starting Salary $45,253
#56 #56 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM the University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $10,633 Median Starting Salary $45,959
#57 #57 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX The University of Texas at Arlington is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,262 Median Starting Salary $46,604
#58 #58 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Wichita State University Wichita, KS Generally, Wichita State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Est. Net Price * $13,553 Median Starting Salary $47,947
#59 #59 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $13,884 Median Starting Salary $47,617
#60 #60 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,785 Median Starting Salary $45,369
#61 #61 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Capella University Minneapolis, MN Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,935 Median Starting Salary $49,611
#62 #62 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Pennsylvania Western University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 950–1,160 Est. Net Price * $18,527 Median Starting Salary $0
#63 #63 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Northcentral University San Diego, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $49,611
#64 #64 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,465 Median Starting Salary $46,568
#65 #65 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $46,008
#66 #66 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $26,747 Median Starting Salary $48,432
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About Educational Psychology

A program that focuses on the application of psychology to the study of the behavior of individuals in the roles of teacher and learner, the nature and effects of learning environments, and the psychological effects of methods, resources, organization and non-school experience on the educational process. Includes instruction in learning theory, human growth and development, research methods, and psychological evaluation.

While Educational Psychology has degrees up to the Doctors degree research scholarship, the majority of students earn a Masters degree. Students study Educational Psychology all around the US, though the major at the Masters degree level has the most graduates in Indiana. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology is $44,000.

Popularity of Educational Psychology Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Educational Psychology, include Psychologists, All Other, which have many employment opportunities. Though there are higher paying careers, like Psychologists, All Other. The most available position for Educational Psychology majors is Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary.

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These are the highest paying careers for Educational Psychology majors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

1,375

Female Students

1,121 (81%)

Male Students

254 (18%)

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Educational Psychology

#1 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S.

19%

60

1,410–1,530

$19,469

$49,285

#2 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S.

75%

64

1,290–1,450

$16,018

$50,515

#3 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S.

69%

81

1,100–1,270

$12,615

$52,861

#4 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S.

10%

29

1,460–1,550

$30,479

$49,798

#5 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S.

86%

72

970–1,180

$16,551

$49,222

#6 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S.

49%

46

1,270–1,460

$13,376

$52,668

#7 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S.

85%

87

1,000–1,230

$12,343

$47,332

#8 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S.

31%

48

1,240–1,490

$17,434

$46,070

#9 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S.

63%

58

1,170–1,400

$20,375

$47,803

#10 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S.

89%

55

1,130–1,350

$12,399

$45,523

#11 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S.

68%

39

1,200–1,390

$21,880

$47,356

#12 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S.

80%

43

1,140–1,410

$20,592

$50,126

#13 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S.

79%

32

1,000–1,220

$18,310

$50,986

#14 Best College for Educational Psychology in the U.S.