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#1 #1 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA Each year, Boston College awards around 274 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 130 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $53,683
#2 #2 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Every year, Colorado Christian University awards about 131 degrees to students studying Applied Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 131 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $47,698
#3 #3 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. United States Military Academy West Point, NY Each year, United States Military Academy grants around 73 degrees to students majoring in International Relations and Affairs, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Economics, General, Legal Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,230–1,440 Median Starting Salary $45,116
#4 #4 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, NY At SUNY College of Technology at Canton, the three most popular college majors students study are Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing, and Applied Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,000–1,160 Median Starting Salary $49,611
#5 #5 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY At Farmingdale State College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Science, Technology and Society, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $48,386
#6 #6 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 465 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 122 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $46,171
#7 #7 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Keystone College La Plume, PA Every year, Keystone College grants about 27 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Applied Psychology, Social Sciences, Other, and Wildlife Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 900–1,170 Median Starting Salary $50,096
#8 #8 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Every year, SUNY Morrisville awards about 28 degrees to students majoring in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 780–1,300 Median Starting Salary $49,611
#9 #9 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Every year, Ottawa University-Ottawa grants about 22 degrees to students majoring in Applied Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Sports Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 860–1,100 Median Starting Salary $49,516
#10 #10 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Pace University New York, NY Every year, Pace University grants about 218 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,190–1,360 Median Starting Salary $50,008
#11 #11 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR Each year, Oregon Institute of Technology awards around 81 degrees to students studying Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 990–1,280 Median Starting Salary $45,718
#12 #12 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans, LA Every year, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary grants about 40 degrees to those studying Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Applied Psychology, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Religious/Sacred Music....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#13 #13 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Belhaven University Jackson, MS Each year, Belhaven University grants around 109 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 980–1,150 Median Starting Salary $46,409
#14 #14 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Biola University La Mirada, CA At Biola University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $51,175
#15 #15 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Judson University Elgin, IL At Judson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Architecture, Psychology, and General. In fact, Judson University awards 45 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 910–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,146
#16 #16 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Rosemont College Rosemont, PA Every year, Rosemont College awards about 14 degrees to students majoring in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business/Corporate Communications, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $48,838
#17 #17 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1172 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $44,644
#18 #18 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA At Mount Saint Mary's University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Sociology. In fact, Mount Saint Mary's University awards 172 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 910–1,120 Median Starting Salary $48,369
#19 #19 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY Each year, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill awards about 86 degrees to students majoring in Animal Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,378
#20 #20 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Bryant University Smithfield, RI At Bryant University, the three most popular college majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,330 Median Starting Salary $58,409
#21 #21 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 424 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $49,540
#22 #22 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL Every year, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach awards around 516 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,170–1,380 Median Starting Salary $46,731
#23 #23 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE Annually, the College of Saint Mary grants about 61 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include General Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $48,947
#24 #24 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Oak Hills Christian College Bemidji, MN Annually, Oak Hills Christian College grants around 1 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sports Studies, Bible/Biblical Studies, Theological and Ministerial Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $49,932
#25 #25 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Union University Jackson, TN At Union University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, and Organizational Leadership. In fact, Union University awards 115 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $46,399
#26 #26 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA At Cornell College, the most popular majors students pursue are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,350 Median Starting Salary $53,369
#27 #27 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Regis University Denver, CO At Regis University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Median Starting Salary $47,657
#28 #28 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Champlain College Burlington, VT At Champlain College, the most popular majors students study are Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Business Administration and Management, General, and Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,230–1,380 Median Starting Salary $49,706
#29 #29 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC At the University of Mount Olive, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $48,334
#30 #30 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN Annually, Christian Brothers University awards about 52 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,200 Median Starting Salary $46,691
#31 #31 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $45,845
#32 #32 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Annually, Gwynedd Mercy University grants about 214 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,190 Median Starting Salary $49,285
#33 #33 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Multnomah University Portland, OR Each year, Multnomah University awards around 27 degrees to students studying Bible/Biblical Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,769
#34 #34 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN At Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Business Analytics, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,719
#35 #35 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Annually, Johnson & Wales University-Providence grants about 77 degrees to those majoring in Culinary Arts/Chef Training, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,223
#36 #36 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Mayville State University Mayville, ND Every year, Mayville State University grants about 47 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 890–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,679
#37 #37 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, the University of Missouri-St Louis awards around 275 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $45,333
#38 #38 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Every year, Tennessee Wesleyan University grants about 59 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $48,045
#39 #39 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Southeastern University Lakeland, FL Every year, Southeastern University awards around 205 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Organizational Leadership, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Median Starting Salary $49,955
#40 #40 Best College for Applied 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 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,220
#41 #41 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Los Angeles Pacific University San Dimas, CA At Los Angeles Pacific University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Applied Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#42 #42 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology-Online Melbourne, FL Each year, Florida Institute of Technology-Online grants around 37 degrees to students studying Applied Psychology, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 960–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,611
#43 #43 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies Portland, OR Annually, Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies grants about 27 degrees to students studying Applied Psychology, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,253
#44 #44 Best College for Applied 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 248 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#45 #45 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. University of Saint Katherine San Marcos, CA At the University of Saint Katherine, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Applied Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 980–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,074
#46 #46 Best College for Applied 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 51 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,655
#47 #47 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. City University of Seattle Seattle, WA At City University of Seattle, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Applied Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,792
#48 #48 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ At Arizona State University Digital Immersion, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 860–1,020 Median Starting Salary $48,121
#49 #49 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. University of Phoenix-California Ontario, CA Each year, the University of Phoenix-California grants around 179 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
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About Applied Psychology

A program that focuses on the application of psychological theories and methods to real-world settings and problems, such as business and industry, government, education, military, and community settings. Includes instruction in applications of psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, counseling, human factors, research methods and statistics, and program evaluation.

While Applied Psychology has degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students major in Applied Psychology all over the country, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in Arizona. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Applied Psychology is $44,000.

Popularity of Applied Psychology Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying careers for Applied Psychology majors include Managers, All Other, Psychologists, All Other and Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Applied Psychology can prepare you for are Managers, All Other, Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary and Psychologists, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Applied Psychology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Applied Psychology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,330

Female Students

1,070 (80%)

Male Students

260 (19%)

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

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1,450–1,540

$53,683

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

83%

131

1,010–1,210

$47,698

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

12%

34

1,230–1,440

$45,116

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

92%

36

1,000–1,160

$49,611

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

63%

63

1,040–1,250

$48,386

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

77%

122

1,150–1,360

$46,171

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

85%

24

900–1,170

$50,096

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

91%

21

780–1,300

$49,611

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

80%

22

860–1,100

$49,516

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

76%

38

1,190–1,360

$50,008

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

95%

30

990–1,280

$45,718

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

67%

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$49,611

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

53%

23

980–1,150

$46,409

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

75%

23

1,170–1,370

$51,175

#15 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S.

62%

9

910–1,190

$50,146

#16 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S.

75%

7

980–1,190