Educational Psychology Major: Graduates, International Students, Colleges and Careers

Overview

Educational Psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on the study of how people learn and develop in educational settings. It combines principles from psychology, education, and cognitive science to understand the mental processes involved in learning, motivation, and the overall educational experience.

One of the key areas of Educational Psychology is the examination of individual differences in learning styles and abilities. This field explores how factors such as age, culture, and socio-economic status influence learning outcomes. Educational psychologists work to identify effective teaching strategies that cater to diverse learners, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed academically.

Additionally, Educational Psychology delves into the emotional and social aspects of learning. It addresses how motivation, self-regulation, and classroom dynamics affect students’ engagement and achievement. Educational psychologists also focus on the development of assessment tools and interventions to support learners with special needs or learning disabilities.

This field plays a crucial role in the training of teachers and educators, helping them understand student behavior and apply evidence-based practices in their classrooms. Educational Psychology also contributes to policy-making and curriculum design by providing insights into effective educational practices and systems.

Overall, Educational Psychology is vital for enhancing the learning process and improving educational outcomes. It equips educators with the knowledge and skills to foster a positive learning environment, ultimately benefiting students and society as a whole.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

1,834 10

1,871 11

1,982 12

1,933 13

1,831 14

1,857 15

1,732 16

1,778 17

1,747 18

1,759 19

1,762 20

1,761 21

1,848 22

1,957 23

1,835 24

1,721 25

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From 2010 to 2025, graduates fell 6% and the international share went from 8.2% to 7.6%.

International share (%)

8 10

9 11

7 12

8 13

7 14

11 15

8 16

9 17

8 18

8 19

9 20

8 21

7 22

6 23

8 24

8 25

Graduates by group, 2025

White

56.4%

Asian

4.6%

Hispanic

13.9%

Black

10.6%

Other

6.9%

Intl.

7.6%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 79 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.

Rank	School	State	Graduates	International
#3	Harvard University	Massachusetts	10	1
#12	Columbia University in the City of New York	New York	5	0
#26	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Virginia	48	9
#31	Tufts University	Massachusetts	38	0
#34	The University of Texas at Austin	Texas	46	9
#34	University of Wisconsin-Madison	Wisconsin	42	9
#44	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	New Jersey	15	0
#52	University of Georgia	Georgia	46	6
#52	College of William and Mary	Virginia	12	0
#55	The Pennsylvania State University	Pennsylvania	7	4
#59	Florida State University	Florida	51	7
#59	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities	Minnesota	66	10
#59	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	Pennsylvania	70	3
#59	Texas A & M University-College Station	Texas	72	8
#73	University of Connecticut	Connecticut	18	0
#73	Indiana University-Bloomington	Indiana	1	1
#85	University at Buffalo	New York	9	2
#90	Baylor University	Texas	17	1
#95	University of Illinois at Chicago	Illinois	8	1
#109	Loyola Marymount University	California	37	1
#109	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Tennessee	16	0
#116	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	Oklahoma	2	1
#121	Arizona State University-Tempe	Arizona	7	4
#121	University of Arizona	Arizona	11	4
#121	University of the Pacific	California	28	0
#121	Loyola University Chicago	Illinois	27	0
#121	SUNY at Albany	New York	22	3
#121	George Mason University	Virginia	12	6
#133	Miami University-Oxford	Ohio	2	1
#148	University of Kansas	Kansas	1	0
#148	University of Kentucky	Kentucky	10	0
#156	The University of Alabama	Alabama	35	2
#169	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Nebraska	18	1
#179	CUNY Hunter College	New York	10	1
#179	University of Utah	Utah	83	3
#186	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Hawaii	11	2
#186	Wayne State University	Michigan	3	2
#186	Texas Tech University	Texas	23	5
#191	Florida Atlantic University	Florida	8	0
#191	Georgia State University	Georgia	9	0
#191	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Oklahoma	10	0
#208	Mississippi State University	Mississippi	101	5
#208	University of North Texas	Texas	40	2
#227	Ball State University	Indiana	53	3
#227	University of Texas-San Antonio	Texas	4	0
#236	University of Nevada--Las Vegas	Nevada	16	3
#236	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	New Mexico	7	0
#236	Kent State University at Kent	Ohio	25	0
#236	University of Texas-Arlington	Texas	21	0
#262	Andrews University	Michigan	1	0
#276	Northern Arizona University	Arizona	7	0
#276	California Baptist University	California	2	0
#276	University of Missouri--St. Louis	Missouri	22	0
#288	Wichita State University	Kansas	6	2
#288	University of Memphis	Tennessee	6	0
#288	University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee	Wisconsin	84	0
#299	University of Toledo	Ohio	4	0
#308	Northern Illinois University	Illinois	3	2
#317	Kean University	New Jersey	23	1
#317	Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus	Pennsylvania	16	1
#342	University of Northern Colorado	Colorado	20	0
#353	Youngstown State University	Ohio	13	0
#353	Pennsylvania Western University	Pennsylvania	24	0
#382	University of Southern Maine	Maine	43	1
LAC #111	Saint Vincent College	Pennsylvania	3	1
LAC #181	Bethany College	West Virginia	1	0
—	Capella University	Minnesota	61	0
—	Purdue University Global	Indiana	36	0
—	Alliant International University	California	33	0
—	The Chicago School at Los Angeles	California	19	0
—	Eastern Michigan University	Michigan	14	0
—	New Jersey City University	New Jersey	12	0
—	CUNY Graduate School and University Center	New York	10	2
—	University of Northern Iowa	Iowa	9	0
—	Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine	Pennsylvania	5	0
—	Northcentral University	California	5	0
—	East Mississippi Community College	Mississippi	2	0
—	La Sierra University	California	1	0
—	University of the Southwest	New Mexico	1	0

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

Related jobs and pay

Occupation	US employment	Mean hourly wage	Mean annual wage
Managers, All Other	622,190	$73.99	$153,890
School Psychologists	63,940	$47.67	$99,160
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	41,530	—	$93,860
Psychologists, All Other	18,820	$53.47	$111,210

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

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Educational Psychology

Overview

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