Master of Arts in Organizational Psychology Program (MA) Blended and Online Only Options
Career Outlook
As an organizational psychologist, you will work within organizations as a consultant to apply psychological principles and research methods to improve productivity and the quality of work life. Many graduates work as systems consultants in the areas of leadership development, team-building, strategic planning, quality management, and facilitating organizational change; other graduates serve as human resources specialists, in talent and leadership development training roles.
Advantages of a Graduate School Education at MSPP
| Job Outlook: Percent (%) Change in Employment for 2010-2020 |
 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist |
 41% |
| Mental Health Counselor |
36% |
| Clinical, Counseling & School Psychologists |
22% |
| US News & World Report |
Best Social Service Jobs |
Best Jobs |
 |
| School Psychologist |
No. 1 |
No. 14 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist |
No. 6 |
No. 33 |
| Mental Health Counselor |
No. 18 |
No. 67 |
Median Salaries* Data from 2009 APA Salary Survey and US News & World Report |
|
| Clinical Psychologist |
$87,015 |
| School Psychologist |
$67,880 |
| Mental Health Counselor |
$47,000 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist |
$46,240 |
| * Licensed mental health professionals have the opportunity for additional income through private practice. |
The MSPP Difference: Percent (%) of Graduates to obtain a job within 6 months of graduation |
 |
| MA, Counseling Psychology |
100% |
| MA/CAGS, School Psychology |
100% |
| MA, Forensic and Counseling Psychology |
100% |
| MA, Organizational Psychology |
88% |
| PsyD, Clinical Psychology |
87% |
Updated
4/23/13
