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.
- 62% Employment
- 21% Graduate School
- 4% Post-Graduate Service
- 5% Fellowships
- 2% Continuing Education
- 7% 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 |
|---|---|
| ClinicNote | strategic account manager |
| Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes | clinician |
| Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago | research technologist |
| Mathematica Policy Research | health policy program associate |
| Residential Transitions, Inc. | housing access coordinator |
| Seattle Children's | pediatric mental health assistant |
| Springhill Consulting Group | analyst |
| University of Michigan | research assistant |
| UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital | research specialist |
| World Bank Group | research assistant |
Psychology
Employment Data
| Employer | Position | Location |
|---|---|---|
| ABACS LLC | behavior therapist | Woburn, MA |
| 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 |
| BlackRock | analyst | Tokyo, Japan |
| Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center | clinical research assistant | Providence, RI |
| Catch New York | strategist and account coordinator | New York, NY |
| Catholic Charities | senior companion program coordinator | Crest Hill, IL |
| Cindy Axne for Congress | canvasser/volunteer recruitment | Des Moines, IA |
| ClinicNote | strategic account manager | Des Moines, IA |
| Concordia Language Villages | lead teacher | Moorhead, MN |
| Connections Behavior | behavior technician | Kirkland, WA |
| Connections for the Homeless | administrative specialist | Evanston, IL |
| Definitive Healthcare | talent sourcer | Framingham, MA |
| FedEx | software developer I | Brookfield, WI |
| Grifols Biomat USA | technician | Iowa City, IA |
| Hennessy & Roach, PC | law clerk | Chicago, IL |
| Javelina | marketing & communications intern | Phoenix, AZ |
| Just Like Home | certified nursing assistant | Sunnyside, WA |
| Kadiant | registered behavior technician | Atlanta, GA |
| Latin American Women's Aid | counsellor | London, UK |
| Learning Rx | cognitive trainer | Rogers, MN |
| 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 |
| MedEx Ambulance | EMT | Chicago, IL |
| MediaMath | specialist, programmatic strategy and optimization | New York, NY |
| Medical University of South Carolina | research specialist | Charleston, SC |
| Microsoft | data scientist | Redmond, WA |
| Morgan Stanley | wealth advisor associate | Des Moines, IA |
| New Vision Wilderness Therapy | field instructor | Medford, WI |
| Northwest Justice Project | legal intake screener | Seattle, WA |
| Northwestern University | research assistant | Chicago, IL |
| Positive Behavior Supports Corp. | behavioral health technician | West Palm Beach, FL |
| Powerly | product management analyst | Royal Oak, MI |
| Protein | researcher | New York, NY |
| Redmond Montissori Children's House | program coordinator | Redmond, WA |
| Residential Transitions, Inc. | housing access coordinator | St. Paul, MN |
| SafeSpot Children's Advocacy Center | receptionist | Fairfax, VA |
| Seattle Children's | pediatric mental health assistant | Seattle, WA |
| Seattle Children's | WA Mental Health Referral Service Program coordinator | Seattle, WA |
| Springhill Consulting Group | analyst | Chicago, IL |
| Starbucks | barista | Nashville, TN |
| Steps Therapy Inc. | behavior technician | San Francisco, CA |
| Summit Expedited Logistics | logistics coordinator | Chicago, IL |
| Target | cashier | Monmouth, IL |
| The ABIS Group | client solutions associate | Evanston, IL |
| The Deer Creek Foundation | project officer | St. Louis, MO |
| University of Iowa | research assistant | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | research coordinator | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics | pharmacy technician | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Maryland | lab manager | College Park, MD |
| University of Michigan | research assistant | Ann Arbor, MI |
| University of Minnesota | lab technician | Minneapolis, MN |
| UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital | research specialist | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield | customer experience research | Des Moines, IA |
| West Liberty Community School District | long-term substitute teacher | West Liberty, IA |
| Westside Behavior Therapy | ABA therapist | Beaverton, OR |
| World Bank Group | research assistant | Washington, DC |
| YES! Communities | marketing coordinators | 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
- 5% Slightly
- 5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KU Leuven | MS | psychology |
| University College London | MS | neuroscience |
| University of Cincinnati | PhD | psychology |
| University of Iowa | PhD | cognitive psychology |
| University of Minnesota | PhD | developmental & child psychology |
| University of Vermont | MS | clinical mental health counseling |
| University of Wisconsin | PhD | communication sciences & disorders |
| Vanderbilt University | MEd | counseling |
Psychology
Graduate Schools Data
| Institution | Degree | Field of Study | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | JD | law | Phoenix, AZ |
| Arizona State University | MS | medical nutrition | Phoenix, AZ |
| 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 |
| KU Leuven | MS | psychology | Leuven, Belgium |
| 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 | 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 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 | child studies | Nashville, TN |
| 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
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
62%
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 |
| AmeriCorps | education | Grinnell, IA |
| Anixter Center | social services | Chicago, IL |
| Anschutz Cancer Center | research/science | Aurora, CO |
| Antiprisms | creative/performing arts | New York, NY |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Chicago EEOC | law/legal services | Chicago, IL |
| Child Development Lab, UMD | research/science | College Park, MD |
| Children's Mercy Kansas City | research/science | Kansas City, MO |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | healthcare | Cincinnati, OH |
| Citi | finance | Tokyo, Japan |
| Clever Creative | communications/media | Mar Vista, CA |
| Concordia Language Villages | education | Moorhead, MN |
| Develop for Good | computing/technology | remote |
| Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener | research/science | Portland, OR |
| 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 Museum of Art | creative/performing arts | Grinnell, IA |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | healthcare | Grinnell, IA |
| Harris Bricken | communications/media | Seattle, WA |
| Haven Youth & Family Services | social services | Wilmette, IL |
| Heartland Alliance International | social services | Chicago, IL |
| Hennessy & Roach, PC | law/legal services | Chicago, IL |
| Howard University | healthcare | Washington, DC |
| IBM Japan | business administration/management | Tokyo, Japan |
| iContracts | data science/analytics | Bridgewater, NJ |
| Institute of Learning and Brain Sciences | research/science | Seattle, WA |
| 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 |
| MAD | research/science | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Maritz Motivation Solutions | consulting | Fenton, MO |
| Mayflower | social services | Grinnell, IA |
| Mayo Clinic | healthcare | remote |
| MERIT | education | Baltimore, MD |
| Mesa County District Attorney's Office | law/legal services | Grant Junction, CO |
| Microsoft | computing/technology | Redmond, WA |
| Mile High Youth Corps | research/science | Denver, CO |
| 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 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 |
| Northern Virginia Family Services | social services | Falls Church, VA |
| Ogilvy & Mather | sales/marketing | Mumbai, India |
| Oxford English Academy | education | Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | research/science | Richland, WA |
| Pediatric Home Service | sales/marketing | Roseville, MN |
| PNB MetLife India Insurance Co. Ltd | sales/marketing | New Delhi, India |
| PolicyWorks LLC | consulting | Des Moines, IA |
| 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 |
| SOS Satele Copiilor Romania | education | Bucharest, Romania |
| SOSFE Europe | sales/marketing | Madrid, Spain |
| Strato Analytics | data science/analytics | Barcelona, Spain |
| The All Stars Project | social services | Chicago, IL |
| The American School in Japan | education | Tokyo, Japan |
| The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | healthcare | Boston, MA |
| The Learner Lab | communications/media | Des Moines, IA |
| The Mindfulness Center | communications/media | Bethesda, MD |
| The RMR Group | business administration/management | Newton, MA |
| The Yellow House | healthcare | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Venice Family Clinic | healthcare | Santa Monica, CA |
| Vermont Woodworking School | creative/performing arts | Cambridge, VT |
| 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 |
| Y Ventures Group | sales/marketing | Singapore |
| YSC Business Psychologists | consulting | Mumbai, India |
Research
57%
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 Forest | computer science & ecology | Petersham, MA |
| Harvard University | epidemiology | Cambridge, MA |
| Johns Hopkins University | melanin & metal absorption in biotechnology | Baltimore, MD |
| Korea University | congruency sequence effect | Seoul, Republic of Korea |
| National Institute of Drug Abuse | dopamine antagonist to inhibit oxycodone addiction | Baltimore, MD |
| 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 |
| 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 Illinois | psychology | 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 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 |
| Yale University | comparative and developmental origins of social cognition | New Haven, CT |
Service
79%
Off-Campus Study
50%