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.
- 59% Employment
- 25% Graduate School
- 2% Post-Graduate Service
- 4% Fellowships
- 2% Continuing Education
- 8% 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
- New York, NY
- Seattle, WA
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 |
|---|---|
| Chicago ABA Therapy | applied behavioral analysis therapist |
| Fairview Hospital | psychiatric associate |
| Just Like Home | certified nursing assistant |
| Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes | clinician |
| Mathematica Policy Research | health policy program associate |
| Phoenix LLC | mental health clinician |
| Residential Transitions, Inc. | housing access coordinator |
| Seattle Children's | WA Mental Health Referral Service Program coordinator |
| University of Iowa | clinical research assistant |
| UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital | research specialist |
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Employment Data
| Employer | Position | Location |
|---|---|---|
| The ABIS Group | client solutions associate | Evanston, IL |
| Ace Hardware | project support specialist | Oak Brook, IL |
| Albany Park Community Center | group worker | Chicago, IL |
| Amici | UX designer | remote |
| Analysis Group | analyst | Boston, MA |
| Axiom Law | business development representative | Chicago, IL |
| Ballast Research | research associate | Washington, DC |
| Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center | clinical research assistant | Providence, RI |
| Catholic Charities | senior companion program coordinator | Crest Hill, IL |
| Chicago ABA Therapy | applied behavioral analysis therapist | Chicago, IL |
| Children's Rights | paralegal | New York, NY |
| ClinicNote | strategic account manager | Des Moines, IA |
| Coldwell Banker Realty | real estate agent | Irvine, CA |
| Colorado Sate Park | park ranger | Pine, CO |
| Concordia Language Villages | lead teacher | Moorhead, MN |
| Epic | server systems engineer | Verona, WI |
| Fairview Hospital | psychiatric associate | Minneapolis, MN |
| Grifols Biomat USA | technician | Iowa City, IA |
| Grinnell College | content specialist fellow | Grinnell, IA |
| Hennessy & Roach, PC | law clerk | Chicago, IL |
| Indianapolis Indians | business operations coordinator | Indianapolis, IN |
| Javelina | marketing & communications intern | Phoenix, AZ |
| Just Like Home | certified nursing assistant | Sunnyside, WA |
| Kadiant | registered behavior technician | Atlanta, GA |
| Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes | clinician | Portland, OR |
| Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago | research technologist | Chicago, IL |
| Mathematica Policy Research | health policy program associate | Chicago, IL |
| Medical University of South Carolina | research specialist | Charleston, SC |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital | clinical research coordinator | Columbus, OH |
| New Vision Wilderness Therapy | field instructor | Medford, WI |
| Northwest Justice Project | legal intake screener | Seattle, WA |
| Northwestern University | research assistant | Chicago, IL |
| Orchard Place | counselor | Des Moines, IA |
| Partner Forces | junior analyst | Arlington, VA |
| Phoenix LLC | mental health clinician | Roanoke, VA |
| Positive Behavior Supports Corp. | behavioral health technician | West Palm Beach, FL |
| Powerly | product management analyst | Royal Oak, MI |
| Providence of St. Mary’s | community day service instructor | Chicago, IL |
| Residential Transitions, Inc. | housing access coordinator | St. Paul, MN |
| SafeSpot Children's Advocacy Center | receptionist | Fairfax, VA |
| Seattle Children's | WA Mental Health Referral Service Program coordinator | Seattle, WA |
| Springhill Consulting Group | analyst | Chicago, IL |
| Starbucks | barista | Nashville, TN |
| Summit Expedited Logistics | logistics coordinator | Chicago, IL |
| Target | cashier | Monmouth, IL |
| University of California | clinical research coordinator | San Francisco, CA |
| University of Iowa | clinical research assistant | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | research coordinator | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Maryland | lab manager | College Park, MD |
| University of Michigan | research assistant | Ann Arbor, MI |
| University of Missouri | research specialist | Columbia, MO |
| UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital | research specialist | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Vincent | server | Chicago, IL |
| Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield | customer experience research | Des Moines, IA |
| West Liberty Community School District | long-term substitute teacher | West Liberty, IA |
| YES! Communities | marketing coordinator | Denver, CO |
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!
- 15% Completely
- 76% Moderately
- 3% Slightly
- 6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University | PhD | industrial organizational psychology |
| Columbia University | MSW | social work |
| Purdue University | PhD | cognitive psychology |
| University College London | MS | neuroscience |
| University of Minnesota | PhD | developmental & child psychology |
| University of Southern California | MS | computer science |
| 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 | MS | medical nutrition | Phoenix, AZ |
| Bowling Green State University | PhD | industrial organizational psychology | Bowling Green, OH |
| Case Western Reserve University | MA | developmental psychology | Cleveland, OH |
| Columbia University | MSW | social work | New York, NY |
| Erikson Institute | MS | early childhood education & administration | Chicago, IL |
| Georgetown University | MA | English literature | Washington, DC |
| KU Leuven | MS | psychology | Leuven, Belgium |
| Midwestern University | MMS | physician assistant studies | Downers Grove, IL |
| Purdue University | PhD | cognitive psychology | West Lafayette, IN |
| Syracuse University | MA | advertising | Syracuse, NC |
| University College London | MS | language sciences | London, UK |
| University College London | MS | neuroscience | London, UK |
| University of Chicago | MA | social sciences | Chicago, IL |
| University of Cincinnati | PhD | psychology | Cincinnati, OH |
| University of Iowa | MHA | healthcare administration | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | MPH | community & behavioral health | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | MPH | community & behavioral health | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | PhD | cognitive psychology | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Michigan | MM | management | Ann Arbor, MI |
| University of Minnesota | PhD | developmental & child psychology | Minneapolis, MN |
| 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 | child studies | Nashville, TN |
| Vanderbilt University | MEd | counseling | Nashville, TN |
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.
94%
94% 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
Psychology
Service Data
| Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| Breakthrough Collaborative | Cambridge, MA |
| City Year | Jacksonville, FL |
| College Possible | Chicago, IL |
| Kids on Course | Cedar Rapids, IA |
Fellowships
Fellowships
Grinnell has a rich history of producing recipients of some of the most prestigious post-graduate fellowships and awards.
Organization
- Northwestern University Interdepartmental Neuroscience
- University of Iowa
Psychology
Fellowships Data
| Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA |
| John Mohan Russian Study Award | Russia |
| Northwestern University Interdepartmental Neuroscience | Chicago, IL |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA |
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
56%
Psychology
Internships Data
| Organization | Field | Location |
|---|---|---|
| ABC Magic | education | St. Petersburg, Russia |
| Ace Hardware | business administration/management | Oak Brook, IL |
| ACLU | law/legal services | Lincoln, NE |
| ACT, Inc. | research/science | Iowa City, IA |
| All Stars Project | social services | Chicago, IL |
| The American School in Japan | education | Tokyo, Japan |
| AmeriCorps | education | Grinnell, IA |
| Anixter Center | social services | Chicago, IL |
| Anschutz Cancer Center | research/science | Aurora, CO |
| Argonne National Lab | research/science | remote |
| Ba Dinh District Union of Labor | government/public policy | Hanoi, Vietnam |
| BCCSAZ PLZ | law/legal services | Tucson, AZ |
| Black Sea Trade and Development Bank | business administration/management | Thessaloniki, Greece |
| Boystown | education | Omaha, NE |
| Candeo | social services | Johnston, IA |
| Center for Children's Law and Policy | government/public policy | Washington, DC |
| Center for Community Health Equity | healthcare | Chicago, IL |
| Child Development Lab, UMD | research/science | College Park, MD |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | healthcare | Cincinnati, OH |
| Clever Creative | communications/media | Mar Vista, CA |
| Concordia Language Villages | education | Moorhead, MN |
| Crisis Intervention Services | social services | Oskaloosa, IA |
| Cultures of Dignity | education | Boulder, CO |
| Develop for Good | computing/technology | remote |
| Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener | research/science | Portland, OR |
| Edges Wellness Center LLC | healthcare | Minneapolis, MN |
| FEAFES Salamanca AFEMC | healthcare | Salamanca, Spain |
| Greenbelt Access Television Station | communications/media | Greenbelt, MD |
| Grinnell College Museum of Art | creative/performing arts | Grinnell, IA |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | healthcare | Grinnell, IA |
| Hanes Geo Components | business administration/management | Winston-Salem, NC |
| Harris Bricken | communications/media | Seattle, WA |
| Hennessy & Roach, PC | law/legal services | Chicago, IL |
| Horizons: A Family Alliance | social services | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Howard University | healthcare | Washington, DC |
| iContracts | data science/analytics | Bridgewater, NJ |
| Iowa Homeless Youth Center | social services | Des Moines, IA |
| Javelina | sales/marketing | Phoenix, AZ |
| Kansas City Public Library | consulting | Kansas City, MO |
| KCJ Group | education | Tokyo, Japan |
| Lake Forest College | research/science | Chicago, IL |
| Law Office of Jillian N. Kong-Sivert, PLLC | law/legal services | Phoenix, AZ |
| The Learner Lab | communications/media | Des Moines, IA |
| Local Foods Connection | social services | Grinnell, IA |
| Looking Upwards | social services | Portsmouth, RI |
| Maritz Motivation Solutions | consulting | Fenton, MO |
| Mayflower | social services | Grinnell, IA |
| Mayo Clinic | healthcare | remote |
| MERIT | education | Baltimore, MD |
| Mile High Youth Corps | research/science | Denver, CO |
| The Mindfulness Center | communications/media | Bethesda, MD |
| Mindfulness Practices | communications/media | Portland, OR |
| Minnesota Reading Corps | education | Morris, MN |
| Morningstar Inc. | finance | remote IA |
| MP Louise Ellman | government/public policy | London, UK |
| mPulse Mobile | healthcare | Los Angeles, CA |
| NBCUniversal | communications/media | Universal City, CA |
| Northern Virginia Family Services | social services | Falls Church, VA |
| Ogilvy & Mather | sales/marketing | Mumbai, India |
| On Earth Peace | education | New Windsor, MD |
| Oxford English Academy | education | Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Pediatric Home Service | sales/marketing | Roseville, MN |
| PNB MetLife India Insurance Co. Ltd | sales/marketing | New Delhi, India |
| PROVAIL | healthcare | Seattle, WA |
| Raziel Sustainable Solutions Group | business administration/management | San Jose, CA |
| Salon Schrag | creative/performing arts | Vienna, Austria |
| San Diego Public Defender, Juvenile Delinquency | law/legal services | San Diego, CA |
| Santa Reparata International School of Art | creative/performing arts | Florence, Italy |
| Sarah's Inn | education | Oak Park, IL |
| Strato Analytics | data science/analytics | Barcelona, Spain |
| Venice Family Clinic | healthcare | Santa Monica, CA |
| Vermont Woodworking School | creative/performing arts | Cambridge, VT |
| Warner Bros | communications/media | Burbank, Ca |
| West Sound Wildlife Shelter | research/science | Bainbridge Island, WA |
| Y Ventures Group | sales/marketing | Singapore |
| The Yellow House | healthcare | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Yo Quiero Yo Puedo | communications/media | remote |
Research
59%
Psychology
Research Data
| Organization | Field | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Boston University | developmental psychology | Boston, MA |
| Davidson College | addiction | Davidson, NC |
| DePaul University | Rohingya community psychology | Chicago, IL |
| Harvard University | epidemiology | Cambridge, MA |
| Johns Hopkins University | melanin & metal absorption in biotechnology | Baltimore, MD |
| Korea University | congruency sequence effect | Seoul, Republic of Korea |
| Michigan State University | computational biology | remote |
| National Institute of Drug Abuse | dopamine antagonist to inhibit oxycodone addiction | Baltimore, MD |
| Ohio State University | language & cognition | Columbus, OH |
| Roanoke College | death penalty in Virginia | Salem , VA |
| Stanford University | developmental psychology | Stanford, CA |
| Tokyo Gakugei University | bilingualism in London-born Japanese Children | Tokyo, Japan |
| University of California | infant cognition | Davis, CA |
| University of California | mindfulness | San Diego, CA |
| University of Central Florida | organizational psychology | Orlando, FL |
| University of Delaware | spatial cognition in preschoolers | Newark, DE |
| University of Illinois | diagnosing learning disabilities | Chicago, IL |
| University of Iowa | psychology | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Maryland | child development | College Park, MD |
| University of Maryland | childhood language exposure in low-income families | College Park, MD |
| University of North Carolina | sibling relationships | Chapel Hill, NC |
| University of Notre Dame | infant language acquisition | South Bend, IN |
| Yale University | comparative and developmental origins of social cognition | New Haven, CT |
Service
89%
Off-Campus Study
45%