Psychology
What are psychology majors?
Psychology is a field of study that encompasses the biological, social and environmental factors that influence the way that people think, act and feel. As a psychology major, you will focus on the human mind and behavior and study cognitive, emotional and social learning processes.
How much do psychology majors make?
| Psychology majors | Average salarySalary |
|---|---|
| Cognitive science | $74,000 |
| Industrial and organizational psychology | $74,000 |
| Clinical psychology | $60,000 |
| General psychology | $60,000 |
| Counseling psychology | $55,000 |
| Social psychology | $55,000 |
| Behavioral sciences | No data |
| Community psychology | No data |
| Developmental and child psychology | No data |
| Physiological psychology | No data |
Popular psychology majors by degrees awarded
On average, around 146,800 students obtain a bachelor's degree or associate degree in all psychology fields each year. In 2021, the most popular major within psychology was general psychology with 118,145 students obtaining a bachelor's degree and 18,746 students obtaining an associate degree. The least popular major was school psychology with 98 students obtaining a bachelor's degree and fewer than 5 students obtaining an associate degree. Overall, psychology majors are some of the most common among undergraduate students.
