Massachusetts Psychology School Options & Licensing Requirements

With more than ten APA-accredited psychology doctorate programs, two of which rank in the top 50 of U.S. News’s Best Grad Schools 2013, Massachusetts provides ample opportunities for students wishing to study psychology. Furthermore, with average annual wages in the top ten highest in the nation, practicing clinical, counseling & school psychologists can expect to find well-paying employment in the state.

Interested students can find out more about psychology schools and programs in Massachusetts using the search tool below.

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SCHOOL NAME	CITY, STATE	STUDENT POPULATION	SCHOOL TYPE	TUITION	PROGRAM TYPE	PROGRAMS
Houston Community College	Houston, TX	63,015	Public, 2-year	$744	Campus	View Programs
Associate Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
The University of Texas at Austin	Austin, TX	51,112	Public, 4-year	$9,790	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General Master’s Psychology - General Educational Psychology Doctorate Educational Psychology Clinical Psychology Psychology - General Neuroscience
Texas A & M University-College Station	College Station, TX	50,230	Public, 4-above	$5,297	Both	View Programs
Master’s - ONLINE Online Master of Education in Educational Psychology (Creativity & Innovation Focus) Bachelor’s Psychology - General Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling Master’s Psychology - General Educational Psychology Doctorate Educational Psychology School Psychology Industrial and Organizational Psychology Counseling Psychology Community Psychology Psychology - General
Tarrant County College District	Fort Worth, TX	50,062	Public, 2-year	$1,296	Campus	View Programs
Associate Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Austin Community College District	Austin, TX	45,100	Public, 2-year	$1,860	Campus	View Programs
Associate Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Psychology - General
University of Houston	Houston, TX	39,820	Public, 4-year	$7,176	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General Master’s Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Psychology - General Educational Psychology Doctorate Educational Psychology School Psychology Industrial and Organizational Psychology Counseling Psychology Clinical Psychology Social Psychology Developmental and Child Psychology
University of North Texas	Denton, TX	37,818	Public, 4-above	$6,187	Both	View Programs
Master’s - ONLINE Master of Science in Educational Psychology (emphasis in Gifted & Talented Students) Bachelor’s Psychology - General Organizational Behavior Studies Master’s Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Psychology - General Counseling Psychology School Psychology Educational Psychology Doctorate Industrial and Organizational Psychology Counseling Psychology Clinical Psychology Experimental Psychology Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Texas State University-San Marcos	San Marcos, TX	34,087	Public, 4-year	$5,642	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General Master’s Counseling Psychology School Psychology

Psychology candidates in Massachusetts must graduate with a doctoral degree, complete an internship and a supervised work experience, and pass the both a state and national exam to be awarded a license.

Psychologist Licensing in Massachusetts

Licensed psychologists in Massachusetts are permitted to do the following:

Observe, evaluate, and modify human behavior via the application of psychological principles
Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, including alcohol and substance abuse
Render services to individuals, groups, organizations, or the public

Licensing Authority in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists issues licenses and protects the public health and welfare by regulating psychologists in the state.

Psychologist licensure candidates in Massachusetts must have completed the following steps:

Graduated with a doctoral degree in psychology

Completed a pre-doctoral internship

Completed a post-doctoral supervised experience

Passed the Examination for the Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP) and the state jurisprudence examination

Other Licensing Criteria

The candidate must complete at least three academic years of full-time graduate study, one of which must be completed in residence. Three graduate semester hours must be completed in: biological bases of behavior, cognitive affective bases of behavior, social bases of behavior, individual difference, and racial/ethnic bases of behavior with a focus on people of color.
At least 25% of the 1,600-hour internship must be client facing and at least 50% must be completed in service-related activities. The candidate must receive at least two hours a week of individual supervision, and at least one hour of individual or group supervision for every 16 hours of work.
At least one hour for every 16 hours of the 1,600 hours of supervised work experience must be supervised, and at least one hour per week must be individually supervised. The experience must be completed in between 10 and 36 months. At least 25% of the work must be client facing if the candidate is seeking the health service certificate. A candidate can work no less than 16 hours a week for no fewer than four months.
Candidates who fail either the EPPP or the state jurisprudence exam must wait for at least three months before retaking. Four attempts are permitted per year.

Psychology Licensing Exams in Massachusetts

Psychologist candidates in Massachusetts must pass the national Examination for the Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP) and the state jurisprudence exam.

Recognized Psychology Specializations in Massachusetts

Counseling Psychology
Clinical Psychology

School psychology

Specialization Requirements

Candidate must meet all other licensure requirements
Candidate’s supervised work experience must be related to his/her area of supervision

License Renewal

Licenses must be renewed biennially. Licensed psychologists must complete 20 hours of continuing education every two years.

Massachusetts Licensure Resources

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists
Board that issues licenses and oversees professional conduct of psychologists in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Psychology Laws and Regulations
Law applicable to the licensing and practice of psychology in Massachusetts.
The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards
Responsible for creating and overseeing the administration of the EPPP and other licensing exams.

Salary and Employment Trends for Psychologists in Massachusetts

Growth and Employment Rate for Psychologists in Massachusetts vs Nationwide

Clinical, Counseling & School Psychologists Growth 2012-2022

Nationwide 11%

Massachusetts 8.4%

Psychologists, Other Growth 2012-2022

Nationwide 11%

Massachusetts 12.8%

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists Growth 2012-2022

Nationwide N/A

Massachusetts 27.4%

Number clinical, counseling and school psychologist, psychologists, other, and industrial-organizational psychologists employed 2014

Nationwide 115,810

Massachusetts 5,780

Earnings for Psychologists in Massachusetts vs Nationwide

		Clinical, Counseling & School Psychologists	Psychologist , Other	Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Nationwide	Median Wage Annually	$68,900	$92,110	$76,950
Massachusetts	Median Wage Annually	$74,070	$85,540	$74,270
Massachusetts	Median Wage Hourly	$35.61	$41.12	$35.71
Massachusetts	Lowest 10% yearly wage	$43,920	$40,240	$50,090
Massachusetts	Highest 10% yearly wage	$115,340	$118,410	$118,470

To learn more about psychology education programs, licensure, and economic data in Massachusetts, please visit the following resources.

Massachusetts Psychology Resources

American Psychological Association
The main authoritative body for psychology in the United States.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Psychologists
The Occupational Outlook Handbook and the Occupational Employment Statistics sections contain information on salary and job growth for psychologists in Massachusetts and nationwide.
Massachusetts Psychological Association
A state affiliate of the APA. Advocates for the profession of psychology, provides continuing education, and educates the public about the work of psychologists in Massachusetts.