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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 338 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 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 116 SAT Score 1,440–1,540 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 102 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 102 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $47,698
#3 #3 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, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, and Applied Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $49,611
#4 #4 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Every year, Florida Institute of Technology grants around 116 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 43 SAT Score 1,140–1,330 Median Starting Salary $41,948
#5 #5 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 402 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 167 SAT Score 1,040–1,320 Median Starting Salary $46,171
#6 #6 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 Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Military Applied Sciences, Other, Systems Engineering, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $45,116
#7 #7 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, and Forensic Science and Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $48,386
#8 #8 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY At SUNY Buffalo State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,107
#9 #9 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Every year, Ottawa University-Ottawa grants about 35 degrees to students majoring in Applied Psychology, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 870–1,100 Median Starting Salary $49,516
#10 #10 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 63 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#11 #11 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Every year, SUNY Morrisville awards about 26 degrees to students majoring in Applied Psychology, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $49,611
#12 #12 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 624 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 36 SAT Score 1,170–1,380 Median Starting Salary $46,731
#13 #13 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR Each year, Oregon Institute of Technology awards around 91 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 29 SAT Score 1,010–1,270 Median Starting Salary $45,718
#14 #14 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1433 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Median Starting Salary $44,644
#15 #15 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Pace University New York, NY Every year, Pace University grants about 205 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mass Communication/Media Studies, Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $50,008
#16 #16 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Experimental Psychology, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 160 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,480–1,550 Median Starting Salary $49,938
#17 #17 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 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $48,334
#18 #18 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, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Business Analytics....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,719
#19 #19 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, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $51,175
#20 #20 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 266 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,160–1,370 Median Starting Salary $49,540
#21 #21 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA At Cornell College, the most popular majors students pursue are Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Engineering, and General. In fact, Cornell College awards 31 degrees per year to graduating Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,140–1,350 Median Starting Salary $53,369
#22 #22 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 82 degrees to students majoring in Animal Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,378
#23 #23 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Each year, Michigan Technological University grants about 223 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, and Chemical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,140–1,360 Median Starting Salary $48,454
#24 #24 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, Organizational Leadership, and Social Work. In fact, Union University awards 90 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $46,399
#25 #25 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 910–1,120 Median Starting Salary $48,369
#26 #26 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 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $49,706
#27 #27 Best College for Applied 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 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,140 Median Starting Salary $47,617
#28 #28 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Belhaven University Jackson, MS Each year, Belhaven University grants around 52 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,200 Median Starting Salary $46,409
#29 #29 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 Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $45,845
#30 #30 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Simmons College of Kentucky Louisville, KY Annually, Simmons College of Kentucky grants around 21 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 760–850 Median Starting Salary $49,611
#31 #31 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 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $47,657
#32 #32 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Mayville State University Mayville, ND Every year, Mayville State University grants about 27 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,679
#33 #33 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Southeastern University Lakeland, FL Every year, Southeastern University awards around 248 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,955
#34 #34 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Malone University Canton, OH At Malone University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 960–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,305
#35 #35 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 261 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 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,290 Median Starting Salary $45,333
#36 #36 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Every year, Tennessee Wesleyan University grants about 76 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,140 Median Starting Salary $48,045
#37 #37 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 33 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 860–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,146
#38 #38 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Point University West Point, GA At Point University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 920–1,200 Median Starting Salary $50,073
#39 #39 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Keystone College La Plume, PA Every year, Keystone College grants about 28 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Wildlife Biology, Corrections and Criminal Justice, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,096
#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 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,220
#41 #41 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 17 degrees to students studying Applied Psychology, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,253
#42 #42 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 397 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#43 #43 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Adler University Chicago, IL At Adler University, only one major is offered: Applied Psychology. Typically, 7 students are awarded a degree in Applied Psychology annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#44 #44 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 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 142 SAT Score 860–1,020 Median Starting Salary $48,121
#45 #45 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, Applied Psychology, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#46 #46 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. Oak Hills Christian College Bemidji, MN Annually, Oak Hills Christian College grants around 4 degrees to those majoring in Applied Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, and Lay Ministry....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $49,932
#47 #47 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 General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Social Work. In fact, Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global grants 185 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,655
#48 #48 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH Each year, the University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online awards around 37 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,949
#49 #49 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 Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,792
#50 #50 Best College for Applied Psychology in the U.S. College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE Annually, the College of Saint Mary grants about 40 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,947
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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

1,663

Female Students

1,322 (79%)

Male Students

341 (20%)

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

14%

116

1,440–1,540

$53,683

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

100%

102

1,010–1,210

$47,698

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

95%

58

990–1,200

$49,611

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

58%

43

1,140–1,330

$41,948

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

76%

167

1,040–1,320

$46,171

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

12%

28

1,240–1,450

$45,116

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

62%

65

1,020–1,230

$48,386

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

84%

54

920–1,180

$49,107

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

83%

35

870–1,100

$49,516

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

100%

9

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$49,611

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

92%

26

990–1,230

$49,611

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

65%

36

1,170–1,380

$46,731

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

95%

29

1,010–1,270

$45,718

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

93%

35

1,060–1,260

$44,644

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

78%

35

1,180–1,370

$50,008

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

12%

1

1,480–1,550