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2023 Performance and Sport Psychology Degree Guide

Performance and Sport Psychology Degrees Decreasing

#1,037 Most Popular Major
72.0 Degrees Awarded
-1.4% Increase in Graduates

In 2020-2021, performance and sport psychology was the 1,037 most popular major nationwide with 72 degrees awarded. This represents a 1.4% reduction in performance and sport psychology degrees awarded over the prior year's total of 73.

Our 2023 Best Performance and Sport Psychology Schools ranking analyzes 2 of these schools to determine the best overall colleges for performance and sport psychology students. Continue reading to check out one of our many unbiased rankings of performance and sport psychology programs later in this article.

2023 Best Colleges for Performance and Sport Psychology
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Best Performance and Sport Psychology Schools by Degree

Bachelor's Degrees in Performance and Sport Psychology
Master's Degrees in Performance and Sport Psychology

 

What Are The Requirements For a Degree in Performance and Sport Psychology

Getting Accepted Into a Performance and Sport Psychology Program

A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for most performance and sport psychology degree programs and many students will need a minimum GPA and SAT/ACT score depending on the school. Once you obtain your degree, additional performance and sport psychology certifications required to pursue a career in this field.

Types of Performance and Sport Psychology Degrees

There are many different performance and sport psychology degree levels. Performance and Sport Psychology programs offered by schools range from a to a , which is the highest performance and sport psychology degree you can get. The type of performance and sport psychology degree you choose will determine how long it takes to get your diploma.

Degree Credit Requirements Typical Program Length
Associate Degree 60-70 credits 2 years
Bachelor’s Degree 120 credits 4 years
Master’s Degree 50-70 credits 1-3 years
Doctorate Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation At least 4 years

Career Opportunities for Performance and Sport Psychology Majors

How Much Money Do Performance and Sport Psychology Grads Make?

As you might expect, salaries for performance and sport psychology graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.

One of 16 majors within the Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology area of study, Performance and Sport Psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Counseling Psychology 9,463
Applied Behavior Analysis 5,497
Clinical Psychology 5,125
School Psychology 3,230
Industrial & Organizational Psychology 2,386

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