Industrial / Organizational Psychology
MA
Master's in industrial/organizational psychology
Companies need efficient processes and productive workers. Employees need motivation and recognition. That’s where industrial and organizational psychologists come in. With a degree from CMU, you'll help companies select and train employees and measure performance while improving work/life balance for everyone.
AT A GLANCE
What is industrial/organizational psychology?
In this emerging field, you’ll put psychology to work. Industrial/organizational psychologists not only boost a company’s efficiency and productivity, they also improve the quality of life for employees.
You'll graduate with the tools to make a difference in the lives of workers. You'll examine issues such as safety, mental and physical health, quality of life at work and emotional labor. You’ll learn cutting-edge ways to improve employee training, job performance and develop motivational programming to enhance a company’s approach to career development and leadership.
You can tailor your program to meet your individual interests and needs, participating in a collaborative approach where students learn from instructors and one another.
Our graduates take their new skills to top companies where they constantly improve the ways companies and their employees work.
I/O psychology program highlights
As an industrial/organizational psychology student at CMU, you'll:
- Explore cutting-edge topics: Complete a unique curriculum that includes cutting-edge seminars on current topics.
- Build core skills: Develop core skills by participating in practicum projects and internships for clients worldwide.
- Conduct research: Conduct independent research on topics of students’ interests.
- Find jobs: 95% of program graduates find career jobs within 6 months.
Industrial/organizational psychology jobs
Our industrial/organizational psychology graduates can get jobs almost anywhere. Our alumni work for universities, informational technology consultants, governmental organizations, global companies and more.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| Industrial/Organizational Psychologist | $147,420 |
| Psychologist | $92,740 |
Get involved with a student group
Industrial/Organizational Psychology Association (IOPA) is a registered student organization for graduate and undergraduate students interested in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology. IOPA promotes interest in I/O Psychology by inviting guest speakers, alumni, faculty and graduate students to present their research and applied projects throughout the academic year.
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