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CIP 42.2805 Psychology

School Psychology

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

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Total graduates

2,874

2025 · 174 schools

International share

1.3%

36 international students

Bachelor's degrees

2

0.0% international

Master's degrees

2,483

1.1% international

Overview

School Psychology is a specialized field that integrates principles from psychology and education to support the mental health and academic success of students. School psychologists are trained to assess and address various issues that affect students' learning and emotional well-being, including learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and social challenges.

These professionals often work in K-12 educational settings, collaborating closely with teachers, parents, and administrators to create supportive environments conducive to learning. They conduct assessments to identify students' strengths and weaknesses, develop intervention strategies, and provide counseling and crisis intervention when necessary.

One of the primary aims of school psychology is to promote positive mental health and resilience among students. This involves not only addressing current issues but also implementing preventative measures to reduce the likelihood of future problems. School psychologists also contribute to the development of educational policies and programs that foster inclusion and equity within the school system.

Furthermore, the field is grounded in evidence-based practices, meaning that school psychologists rely on research and data to inform their interventions and support strategies. As the focus on mental health in educational settings continues to grow, the role of school psychologists is becoming increasingly vital in ensuring that all students have access to the resources and support they need to thrive academically and emotionally.

Overall, school psychology is a rewarding career that plays a crucial role in shaping the educational experiences and outcomes of children and adolescents.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2010 to 2025, graduates grew 33% and the international share went from 4.0% to 1.3%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
54.0%
Asian
5.2%
Hispanic
23.9%
Black
6.4%
Other
9.2%
Intl.
1.3%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 174 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#27 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill North Carolina 5 0
#34 University of Florida Florida 22 0
#34 University of Wisconsin-Madison Wisconsin 48 2
#42 Northeastern University Massachusetts 20 2
#55 The Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania 2 0
#59 University of Massachusetts-Amherst Massachusetts 10 1
#59 Texas A & M University-College Station Texas 6 0
#69 Michigan State University Michigan 17 1
#72 Syracuse University New York 2 1
#73 University of Connecticut Connecticut 17 0
#73 Howard University D.C. 6 1
#73 Indiana University-Bloomington Indiana 17 0
#80 Drexel University Pennsylvania 10 0
#85 University of Delaware Delaware 16 0
#85 Fordham University New York 9 2
#85 University at Buffalo New York 7 0
#90 Yeshiva University New York 47 4
#90 Baylor University Texas 14 0
#90 Gonzaga University Washington 9 0
#100 Chapman University California 60 2
#100 University of South Florida-Main Campus Florida 15 0
#100 University of Iowa Iowa 2 0
#109 Fairfield University Connecticut 9 0
#109 Temple University Pennsylvania 32 1
#109 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Tennessee 5 0
#116 University of Oregon Oregon 12 1
#116 Brigham Young University-Provo Utah 12 0
#121 University of Arizona Arizona 8 1
#121 University of the Pacific California 9 0
#121 University of Central Florida Florida 14 0
#121 Loyola University Chicago Illinois 71 1
#121 SUNY at Albany New York 6 0
#121 University of Dayton Ohio 27 0
#121 University of South Carolina-Columbia South Carolina 4 0
#133 Miami University-Oxford Ohio 23 0
#137 California State University--Long Beach California 23 0
#137 San Diego State University California 28 1
#137 St John's University (NY) New York 39 0
#137 University of Houston Texas 7 1
#137 James Madison University Virginia 9 0
#148 University of Kansas Kansas 14 0
#148 University of Kentucky Kentucky 11 0
#156 Duquesne University Pennsylvania 9 1
#169 Touro College New York 1 0
#179 Gallaudet University D.C. 3 0
#179 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Ohio 14 0
#179 University of Utah Utah 7 0
#179 Seattle University Washington 23 1
#186 University of Detroit Mercy Michigan 16 0
#191 Georgia State University Georgia 20 0
#191 Rowan University New Jersey 19 0
#191 Adelphi University New York 30 0
#191 Hofstra University New York 16 0
#191 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Oklahoma 8 1
#202 University of Massachusetts-Boston Massachusetts 14 1
#202 East Carolina University North Carolina 6 0
#208 California State University--Fresno California 11 0
#208 California State University-Sacramento California 16 0
#208 University of La Verne California 33 0
#219 Illinois State University Illinois 9 0
#227 Ball State University Indiana 18 2
#227 University of Texas-San Antonio Texas 14 0
#236 University of Colorado Denver Colorado 31 0
#236 Kent State University at Kent Ohio 21 0
#250 Nova Southeastern University Florida 24 0
#250 University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley Texas 15 0
#262 Central Michigan University Michigan 3 0
#262 Albizu University-San Juan Puerto Rico 56 0
#276 Northern Arizona University Arizona 14 1
#276 California Baptist University California 17 0
#288 University of Hartford Connecticut 14 0
#288 Wichita State University Kansas 5 1
#288 University of Memphis Tennessee 1 0
#288 Texas State University Texas 20 0
#288 University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee Wisconsin 31 0
#299 Azusa Pacific University California 32 0
#299 Southern Connecticut State University Connecticut 12 0
#299 University of Nebraska--Omaha Nebraska 7 0
#299 University of Toledo Ohio 15 0
#308 Abilene Christian University Texas 3 0
#317 Kean University New Jersey 10 0
#317 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Pennsylvania 12 0
#328 Georgia Southern University Georgia 35 0
#332 Mercy University New York 16 0
#332 University of Findlay Ohio 10 0
#332 Texas Woman's University Texas 18 0
#342 University of Northern Colorado Colorado 14 0
#342 University of Texas--Tyler Texas 24 0
#353 Plymouth State University New Hampshire 9 0
#353 Youngstown State University Ohio 9 0
#353 University of Houston--Clear Lake Texas 7 0
#353 Pennsylvania Western University Pennsylvania 27 0
#365 Indiana State University Indiana 8 0
#365 William Carey University Mississippi 1 0
#365 The University of Montana Montana 5 0
#365 Eastern Washington University Washington 36 0
#376 Barry University Florida 3 0
#382 National University California 108 0
#382 Idaho State University Idaho 2 0
#382 Governors State University Illinois 22 0
#382 University of Southern Maine Maine 3 0
#382 East Texas A&M University Texas 3 0
#382 Texas Wesleyan University Texas 1 0
#382 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Puerto Rico 12 0
#382 Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Metropolitan Campus Puerto Rico 6 0
LAC #38 Trinity University Texas 12 0
— University of Massachusetts Global California 102 0
— Alliant International University California 73 0
— Fresno Pacific University California 72 0
— Capella University Minnesota 71 0
— Teachers College at Columbia University New York 55 0
— Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Pennsylvania 42 0
— Alverno College Wisconsin 38 0
— University of Wisconsin--La Crosse Wisconsin 33 0
— CUNY Queens College New York 30 0
— CUNY Brooklyn College New York 28 0
— University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Wisconsin 23 0
— University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Wisconsin 23 1
— William James College Massachusetts 22 0
— Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus New Jersey 21 0
— California State University--San Bernardino California 20 0
— California State University-Northridge California 20 0
— University of Wisconsin-Stout Wisconsin 20 0
— University of Wisconsin-River Falls Wisconsin 18 0
— Appalachian State University North Carolina 16 0
— Stephen F. Austin State University Texas 16 0
— California State University-Monterey Bay California 16 0
— Minnesota State University Moorhead Minnesota 15 1
— Georgian Court University New Jersey 15 0
— Rider University New Jersey 15 0
— Eastern University Pennsylvania 15 0
— Marist University New York 14 0
— Texas A&M University-Victoria Texas 14 0
— Ponce Health Sciences University-East Puerto Rico 14 0
— Worcester State University Massachusetts 12 0
— Grand Valley State University Michigan 12 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Managers, All Other 622,190 $73.99 $153,890
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors 353,310 $34.34 $71,430
School Psychologists 63,940 $47.67 $99,160
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 41,530 — $93,860

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2010–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.