Psychology
First Destinations
First Destinations
This graph illustrates the first destinations of recent alumni from the last four graduating classes. Details for each of these categories can be found below.
- 58% Employment
- 17% Graduate School
- 12% Post-Graduate Service
- 8% Fellowships
- 1% Continuing Education
- 4% Other
Top Locations
Top Locations
These are among the top locations of graduates in this major. Whether working, studying, or volunteering, you'll find Grinnellians all over the world.
- Chicago, IL
- Iowa City, IA
- Minneapolis, MN
- New York, NY
Employment
Employment
There is no typical path of a Grinnell graduate. As this list illustrates, Grinnellians work across all types of industries working with a rich array of employers.
| Employer | Position |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | analyst |
| Crisis Intervention Services | victim advocate |
| Flint Hills Neuropsychology | psychometrist |
| Infant and Child Lab, Temple University | project coordinator |
| Latin American Women's Aid | counsellor |
| Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago | research technologist |
| Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance | case manager |
| Seattle Children's | pediatric mental health assistant |
| University of Maryland Stroke Research Center | clinical research assistant |
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Employment Data
| Employer | Position | Location |
|---|---|---|
| ABACS LLC | behavior therapist | Woburn, MA |
| Alternative Homes For Youth | youth advisor | Greeley, CO |
| Axiom Law | business development representative | Chicago, IL |
| BlackRock | analyst | Tokyo, Japan |
| Catch New York | strategist and account coordinator | New York, NY |
| Catholic Charities | senior companion program coordinator | Crest Hill, IL |
| Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis | youth counselor | Minneapolis, MN |
| Cindy Axne for Congress | canvasser/volunteer recruitment | Des Moines, IA |
| Connections Behavior | behavior technician | Kirkland, WA |
| Connections for the Homeless | administrative specialist | Evanston, IL |
| Council on International Educational Exchange | auxiliar de conversación | Madrid, Spain |
| Crisis Intervention Services | victim advocate | Oskaloosa, IA |
| Data Recognition Corporation | temporary test scorer | Madison, WI |
| Definitive Healthcare | talent sourcer | Framingham, MA |
| Delaware North | dispatcher | Naperville, IL |
| FedEx | software developer I | Brookfield, WI |
| Flint Hills Neuropsychology | psychometrist | Manhattan, KS |
| Fulbright Austria | US foreign language teaching assistant | Spittal, Austria |
| Grinnell College | editorial fellow | Grinnell, IA |
| Infant and Child Lab, Temple University | project coordinator | Philadelphia, PA |
| Javelina | marketing & communications intern | Phoenix, AZ |
| Just Like Home | certified nursing assistant | Sunnyside, WA |
| Kadiant | registered behavior technician | Atlanta, GA |
| Kline & Associates | office manager | Boulder, CO |
| Latin American Women's Aid | counsellor | London, UK |
| Learning Rx | cognitive trainer | Rogers, MN |
| Leesa | social impact manager | Virginia Beach, VA |
| Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago | research technologist | Chicago, IL |
| Mathematica Policy Research | health policy program associate | Chicago, IL |
| MedEx Ambulance | EMT | Chicago, IL |
| MediaMath | specialist, programmatic strategy and optimization | New York, NY |
| Medical University of South Carolina | research specialist | Charleston, SC |
| MedPAC | research assistant | Washington, DC |
| Microsoft | data scientist | Redmond, WA |
| Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance | case manager | Roseville, MN |
| Morgan Stanley | wealth advisor associate | Des Moines, IA |
| Nexus: Youth and Family Solutions | youth care provider | Plymouth, MN |
| Northwest Justice Project | legal intake screener | Seattle, WA |
| Pachner and Associates | account representative | Keene, NY |
| Protein | researcher | New York, NY |
| Quality of Life Medical Center | Southwest Arizona VA Health Care System physical therapy unit aide | Tucson, AZ |
| Redmond Montissori Children's House | program coordinator | Redmond, WA |
| SafeSpot Children's Advocacy Center | receptionist | Fairfax, VA |
| Seattle Children's | pediatric mental health assistant | Seattle, WA |
| Steps Therapy Inc. | behavior technician | San Francisco, CA |
| Target | cashier | Monmouth, IL |
| The ABIS Group | client solutions associate | Evanston, IL |
| The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank | bank teller | Cape Cod, MA |
| The Deer Creek Foundation | project officer | St. Louis, MO |
| University of Iowa | research assistant | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics | pharmacy technician | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Maryland Stroke Research Center | clinical research assistant | Baltimore, MD |
| University of Michigan | research assistant | Ann Arbor, MI |
| University of Minnesota | lab technician | Minneapolis, MN |
| West Liberty Community School District | long-term substitute teacher | West Liberty, IA |
| Westside Behavior Therapy | ABA therapist | Beaverton, OR |
| Whole Foods Market | graphic artist | Tustin, CA |
| World Bank Group | research assistant | Washington, DC |
| ZS Associates | decision analytics associate | Tokyo, Japan |
Positions Related to Career Goals
Positions Related to Career Goals
This graph illustrates the extent to which our graduates' first job is aligned with their career goals. It's one thing to find a job; it's an entirely different thing to land the job you want!
- 20% Completely
- 73% Moderately
- 7% Slightly
- 0% Not at All
Graduate Schools
Graduate Schools
Grinnell graduates are particularly well prepared for graduate study. You'll find Grinnellians attend the best graduate and professional school programs around the world.
| Institution | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | MS | education |
| Maastricht University | MA | psychology |
| University of Iowa | MPH | community & behavioral health |
| University of Northern Colorado | PhD | counseling psychology |
| University of Vermont | MS | clinical mental health counseling |
| University of Wisconsin | PhD | communication sciences & disorders |
| Vanderbilt University | MEd | counseling |
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Graduate Schools Data
| Institution | Degree | Field of Study | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | JD | law | Phoenix, AZ |
| Boston University | MMS | medical sciences | Boston, MA |
| Bowling Green State University | PhD | industrial organizational psychology | Bowling Green, OH |
| Chicago-Kent College of Law | JD | law | Chicago, IL |
| Erikson Institute | MS | early childhood education & administration | Chicago, IL |
| Johns Hopkins University | MS | education | Dallas, TX |
| KU Leuven | MS | psychology | Leuven, Belgium |
| Maastricht University | MA | psychology | Maastricht, Netherlands |
| University of Cincinnati | PhD | psychology | Cincinnati, OH |
| University of Illinois | MLIS | library & information science | Champaign, IL |
| University of Iowa | MPH | community & behavioral health | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Northern Colorado | PhD | counseling psychology | Greeley, CO |
| University of Northern Iowa | MA | psychology | Cedar Falls, IA |
| University of Southern California | MS | computer science | Los Angeles, CA |
| University of Vermont | MS | clinical mental health counseling | Burlington, VT |
| University of Wisconsin | PhD | communication sciences & disorders | Madison, WI |
| Vanderbilt University | MEd | counseling | Nashville, TN |
| Washington University in St. Louis | MSOT | occupational therapy | St. Louis, MO |
| Webster Vienna Private University | MA | counseling psychology | Vienna, Austria |
Graduate School Acceptance Info
Of those who applied to and were accepted to at least one program, this chart illustrates the percentage of admitted students who were accepted to either their first or second choice program and institution.
100%
100% of students are accepted to their first or second choice graduate institution and program
Service
Service
Each year, Grinnellians advance causes and serve communities around the world as full-time volunteers.
Organization
- Breakthrough Collaborative
- College Possible
- Mid-Iowa Community Action
- Peace Corps
Psychology
Service Data
| Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| Blue Engine | New York, NY |
| Breakthrough Collaborative | Cambridge, MA |
| City Year | Boston, MA |
| City Year | Jacksonville, FL |
| College Possible | Chicago, IL |
| College Possible | Minneapolis, MN |
| Grassroot Soccer | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Lake County Homelessness Continuum of Care | Libertyville, IL |
| Mid-Iowa Community Action | Grinnell, IA |
| Peace Corps | Yaoundé, Cameroon |
| Turning Points Network | Claremont, NH |
Fellowships
Fellowships
Grinnell has a rich history of producing recipients of some of the most prestigious post-graduate fellowships and awards.
Organization
- National Institutes of Health
- Northwestern University Interdepartmental Neuroscience
- The Fulbright Program
- Thomas J. Watson Foundation
Psychology
Fellowships Data
| Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA |
| John Mohan Russian Study Award | Russia |
| National Institutes of Health | Bethesda, MD |
| National Institutes of Health | Bethesda, MD |
| Northwestern University Interdepartmental Neuroscience | Chicago, IL |
| The Fulbright Program | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| The Fulbright Program | Seville, Spain |
| Thomas J. Watson Foundation | Dominican Republic, India, Rwanda, UK |
Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
Participation in high-impact experiences is a hallmark of a Grinnell education. The following graphs illustrate the percentage of graduates who completed internships, research experiences (both on- and off-campus), service, and/or off-campus study prior to graduating from Grinnell.
Internships
57%
Psychology
Internships Data
| Organization | Field | Location |
|---|---|---|
| ABC Magic | education | St. Petersburg, Russia |
| ACLU | law/legal services | Lincoln, NE |
| ACME Lab | research/science | New Haven, CT |
| ACT, Inc. | research/science | Iowa City, IA |
| American Institute for Research (AIR) | research/science | Washington, DC |
| AmeriCorps | education | Grinnell, IA |
| Amigos de las Américas | social services | San Juan, Dominican Republic |
| Anixter Center | social services | Chicago, IL |
| Antiprisms | creative/performing arts | New York, NY |
| BrandTuitive | sales/marketing | New York, NY |
| Breakthrough Collaborative | education | Norfolk, VA |
| Camp Starfish | social services | Rindge, NY |
| Caterpillar Inc. | research/science | Winston-Salem, NC |
| Center for Community Health Equity | healthcare | Chicago, IL |
| Center for Companies That Care | business administration/management | Chicago, IL |
| Center for Promise | education | Boston, MA |
| Chicago EEOC | law/legal services | Chicago, IL |
| Children's Mercy Kansas City | research/science | Kansas City, MO |
| Citi | finance | Tokyo, Japan |
| City of Chicago Federal Affairs Office | government/public policy | Washington, DC |
| Clever Creative | communications/media | Mar Vista, CA |
| D4DR Inc. | consulting | Tokyo, Japan |
| East London Out Project | healthcare | London, UK |
| FEAFES Salamanca AFEMC | healthcare | Salamanca, Spain |
| Greenbelt Access Television Station | communications/media | Greenbelt, MD |
| Grey Group | sales/marketing | New York, NY |
| Grinnell College Wellness & Prevention | healthcare | Grinnell, IA |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | healthcare | Grinnell, IA |
| Haven Youth & Family Services | social services | Wilmette, IL |
| Health Emergency Lifeline Programs | social services | Detroit, MI |
| Heartland Alliance International | social services | Chicago, IL |
| Heartland Alliance Marjorie Kovler Center | social services | Chicago, IL |
| IBM Japan | business administration/management | Tokyo, Japan |
| Institute of Learning and Brain Sciences | research/science | Seattle, WA |
| Instituto de Cancer de Guatemala | healthcare | Guatemala, Guatemala |
| Javelina | sales/marketing | Phoenix, AZ |
| KidzCare Africa | education | Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Kirkland & Ellis LLP | business administration/management | Chicago, IL |
| Lake Forest College | research/science | Chicago, IL |
| Law Office of Jillian Kong-Sivert | law/legal services | Phoenix, AZ |
| MAD | research/science | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Maritz Motivation Solutions | consulting | Fenton, MO |
| Mayflower | social services | Grinnell, IA |
| McPherson County Community Foundation | social services | McPherson, KS |
| Mesa County District Attorney's Office | law/legal services | Grant Junction, CO |
| Microsoft | computing/technology | Redmond, WA |
| MP Louise Ellman | government/public policy | London, UK |
| mPulse Mobile | healthcare | Los Angelos, CA |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | healthcare | Arlington, VA |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness Iowa | healthcare | Des Moines, IA |
| NBC | sales/marketing | New York, NY |
| NBCUniversal | communications/media | Universal City, CA |
| New York Times | communications | Tokyo, Japan |
| No Kid Hungry Share Our Strengths | government/public policy | Detroit, MI |
| North Carolina Museum of Art | creative/performing arts | Greensboro, NC |
| Northern Virginia Family Services | social services | Falls Church, VA |
| Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | research/science | Richland, WA |
| Pediatric Home Service | sales/marketing | Roseville, MN |
| PolicyWorks LLC | consulting | Des Moines, IA |
| Prison Justice League | law/legal services | Austin, TX |
| San Diego Public Defender, Juvenile Delinquency | law/legal services | San Diego, CA |
| Sedgwick Claims Management Services | business administration/management | Schaumberg, IL |
| SOS Satele Copiilor Romania | education | Bucharest, Romania |
| SOSFE Europe | sales/marketing | Madrid, Spain |
| Target | business administration/management | Cicero, IL |
| The All Stars Project | social services | Chicago, IL |
| The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | healthcare | Boston, MA |
| The Home for Little Wanderers | sales/marketing | Boston, MA |
| The Mindfulness Center | communications/media | Bethesda, MD |
| The RMR Group | business administration/management | Newton, MA |
| The Yellow House | healthcare | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Unidad de Oncologia Pediatrica | healthcare | Guatemala, Guatemala |
| Venice Family Clinic | healthcare | Santa Monica, CA |
| Warner Bros | communications/media | Burbank, Ca |
| Washington University in St. Louis | research/science | St. Louis, MO |
| West Sound Wildlife Shelter | research/science | Bainbridge Island, WA |
| Writopia | creative/performing arts | New York, NY |
| YSC Business Psychologists | consulting | Mumbai, India |
Research
54%
Psychology
Research Data
| Organization | Field | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center | interventions to decrease bacterial infections among injection drug users | Boston, MA |
| Columbia University | role of caregiving environment on children's health and development | New York, NY |
| Davidson College | addiction | Davidson, NC |
| Georgia Southern University | health disparities | Statesboro, GA |
| Harvard Forest | computer science & ecology | Petersham, MA |
| Harvard University | effects of episodic specificity training on remembering and imagining | Cambridge, MA |
| Ohio State University | language & cognition | Columbus, OH |
| Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | carbon capture/sequestration | Richland, WA |
| Poste de Santé | rural maternal healthcare | Nioro Alassane Tall, Senegal |
| Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History | imaging & morphology documentation of microscopic parasitic wasps | Washington, DC |
| St. Louis University | Alzheimer's & Parkinson's diseases | St. Louis, MO |
| University of California | infant cognition | Davis, CA |
| University of California | mindfulness | San Diego, CA |
| University of Illinois | diagnosing learning disabilities | Chicago, IL |
| University of Illinois | psychology | Chicago, IL |
| University of Iowa | neuropsychology | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | relationship between sport injury & mental health | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Maryland | child development | College Park, MD |
| University of Minnesota | behavioral neuroscience | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of North Carolina | sibling relationships | Chapel Hill, NC |
| University of Notre Dame | infant language acquisition | South Bend, IN |
| University of Oregon | child development | Eugene, OR |
| University of Wisconsin | social cognition in children | Madison, WI |
| Yale University | canine cognition | New Haven, CT |
| Yale University | children and adults' intergroup attitudes | New Haven, CT |
Service
67%
Off-Campus Study
60%