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Online Master's in Educational Psychology: 2026 Programs
An online master’s in educational psychology is an advancement or specialization degree. Common titles include MA/MS in Educational Psychology, EdS in School Psychology, PhD in Educational Psychology. In IPEDS 2024, 88 institutions reported bachelor’s-or-higher completions in the CIP codes used for this guide, and 87 of those institutions reported offering distance-education programs (IPEDS 2024). Of those, 68 reported master’s completions.
IPEDS 2024 shows this CIP is overwhelmingly a graduate field. A bachelor’s with this title is rare. If you need to work as a school psychologist, you want a specialist-level (EdS) or doctoral program with NASP approval and a supervised internship, not a general MA in educational psychology.
Quick answers
Can I get this degree online?
Yes. In IPEDS 2024, 88 institutions reported bachelor’s-or-higher completions in the CIP codes used for this guide, and 87 of those institutions reported offering distance-education programs (IPEDS 2024).
What will I study?
Typical coursework includes learning theory, cognitive development, statistics and measurement, research methods, motivation, and a thesis or applied project.
What do graduates earn?
School Psychologists: The national median annual wage was $95,990, with the 10th percentile at $63,070 and the 90th at $142,330 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS). Employment was 67,200 in 2024, projected to grow 0.7 percent through 2034, with 3,800 openings per year (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034). Individual outcomes vary.
Do I need an undergraduate degree in this field?
Usually not. Most programs admit from related bachelor’s degrees. Check prerequisites (statistics, calculus, a portfolio, a teaching license) before you apply.
How is accreditation handled?
NASP approves specialist-level school psychology programs. APA accredits doctoral psychology programs. A master’s in educational psychology that is not a specialist-level school psychology program will not make you eligible for school psychologist credentialing in most states. Read the catalog title, not the department name.
At a Glance
- Common degree titles: MA/MS in Educational Psychology, EdS in School Psychology, PhD in Educational Psychology
- IPEDS 2024 institutions (bachelor’s or higher): 88 (87 with a distance-education flag)
- Related fields: psychology, education, special education
Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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