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.
- 63% Employment
- 25% Graduate School
- 1% Post-Graduate Service
- 2% 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
- Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN
- Washington, DC
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 |
|---|---|
| Amici | UX designer |
| Chicago ABA Therapy | applied behavioral analysis therapist |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | clinical research coordinator |
| Fairview Hospital | psychiatric associate |
| Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes | clinician |
| Partner Forces | junior analyst |
| Seattle Children's | WA Mental Health Referral Service Program coordinator |
| UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital | research specialist |
Psychology
Employment Data
| Employer | Position | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware | project support specialist | Oak Brook, IL |
| Albany Park Community Center | group worker | Chicago, IL |
| Amazon | software development engineer | San Francisco, CA |
| Amici | UX designer | remote |
| Analysis Group | analyst | Boston, MA |
| Ballast Research | research associate | Washington, DC |
| Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center | clinical research assistant | Providence, RI |
| Chicago ABA Therapy | applied behavioral analysis therapist | Chicago, IL |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | clinical research coordinator | Philadelphia, PA |
| 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 |
| Duke University | research associate | Durham, NC |
| Epic | quality manager | Verona, WI |
| Epic | server systems engineer | Verona, WI |
| Fairview Hospital | psychiatric associate | Minneapolis, MN |
| Great River School | lower elementary assistant | St. Paul, 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 |
| Institute of Culinary Education | research assistant | remote |
| Leopold's Books Bar Cafe | bookseller | Madison, WI |
| Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes | clinician | Portland, OR |
| Morningstar | associate software engineer | Chicago, IL |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital | clinical research coordinator | Columbus, OH |
| New Vision Wilderness Therapy | field instructor | Medford, WI |
| 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 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | high school dreamline mentor | Minneapolis, MN |
| Seattle Children's | WA Mental Health Referral Service Program coordinator | Seattle, WA |
| self-employed | tutor | remote |
| Snake River Roasting Co. | coffee roaster | Jackson, WY |
| Springhill Consulting Group | analyst | Chicago, IL |
| Starbucks | barista | Nashville, TN |
| Summit Expedited Logistics | logistics coordinator | Chicago, IL |
| University of California | clinical research coordinator | San Francisco, CA |
| University of Chicago | research technical assistant | Chicago, IL |
| University of Iowa | clinical research assistant | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | research assistant | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | research coordinator | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Maryland | lab manager | College Park, MD |
| University of Missouri | research specialist | Columbia, MO |
| UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital | research specialist | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Vincent | server | Chicago, IL |
| Washington University in St. Louis | research assistant | St. Louis, MO |
| Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield | customer experience research | Des Moines, 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!
- 26% Completely
- 65% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | MSW | social work |
| Northwestern University | MA | mental health counseling |
| Purdue University | PhD | cognitive psychology |
| UAG School of Medicine | MD | medicine |
| University of Minnesota | PhD | developmental & child psychology |
| Vanderbilt University | MEd | child studies |
Psychology
Graduate Schools Data
| Institution | Degree | Field of Study | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | MS | medical nutrition | Phoenix, AZ |
| Case Western Reserve University | MA | developmental psychology | Cleveland, OH |
| Columbia University | MSW | social work | New York, NY |
| Georgetown University | MA | English literature | Washington, DC |
| Georgetown University | MPP | government/public policy | Washington, DC |
| Midwestern University | MMS | physician assistant studies | Downers Grove, IL |
| Northwestern University | MA | mental health counseling | Evanston, IL |
| Purdue University | PhD | cognitive psychology | West Lafayette, IN |
| Syracuse University | MA | advertising | Syracuse, NC |
| UAG School of Medicine | MD | medicine | Zapopan, Mexico |
| 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 Helsinki | MSc | human nutrition & food-related behavior | Helsinki, Finland |
| University of Illinois | DOT | occupational therapy | Chicago, IL |
| 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 Oklahoma | MCMHC | clinical mental health counseling | remote |
| Vanderbilt University | MEd | child studies | 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.
95%
95% 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
- Kids on Course
Psychology
Service Data
| Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| 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
- University of Iowa
Psychology
Fellowships Data
| Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| 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
51%
Psychology
Internships Data
| Organization | Field | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware | business administration/management | Oak Brook, IL |
| All Stars Project | social services | Chicago, IL |
| American Marketing & Publishing | computing/technology | remote |
| The American School in Japan | education | Tokyo, Japan |
| AmeriCorps | education | Grinnell, IA |
| 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 |
| Beehively | computing/technology | Davis, CA |
| Black Sea Trade & Development Bank | business administration/management | Thessaloniki, Greece |
| Boystown | education | Omaha, NE |
| Browne & Miller Literary Associates | communications/media | Hinsdale, IL |
| Camp Starfish | social services | Rindge, NH |
| Candeo | social services | Johnston, IA |
| Center for Children's Law & Policy | government/public policy | Washington, DC |
| Child Development Lab, UMD | research/science | College Park, MD |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | healthcare | Cincinnati, OH |
| Columbia University | research/science | New York, NY |
| 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 |
| Grinnell College Museum of Art | creative/performing arts | 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 |
| Kansas City Public Library | consulting | Kansas City, MO |
| KCJ Group | education | Tokyo, Japan |
| Lark Health | computing/technology | Mountain View, CA |
| 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 |
| Mayo Clinic | healthcare | remote |
| MERIT | education | Baltimore, MD |
| Mile High Youth Corps | research/science | Denver, CO |
| Mindfulness Practices | communications/media | Portland, OR |
| Minnesota Reading Corps | education | Morris, MN |
| Morningstar | finance | remote |
| National Endowment for Democracy | government/public policy | Washington, DC |
| Ogilvy & Mather | sales/marketing | Mumbai, India |
| On Earth Peace | education | New Windsor, MD |
| Oxford English Academy | education | Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Pacific Atrocities Education | education | San Francisco, CA |
| 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 |
| Santa Reparata International School of Art | creative/performing arts | Florence, Italy |
| Sarah's Inn | education | Oak Park, IL |
| Seaver Autism Center | data science/analytics | New York, NY |
| Strato Analytics | data science/analytics | Barcelona, Spain |
| Studio E | creative/performing arts | Grinnell, IA |
| U.S. Foreign Service | government/public policy | Washington, DC |
| University of Michigan | research/science | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Vermont Woodworking School | creative/performing arts | Cambridge, VT |
| Virtual Student Federal Service | government/public policy | remote |
| Wildlife Science Center | environment/sustainability | Stacy, MN |
| Y Ventures Group | sales/marketing | Singapore |
| Yo Quiero Yo Puedo | communications/media | remote |
Research
64%
Psychology
Research Data
| Organization | Field | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Boston University | developmental psychology | Boston, MA |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | language & autism | Philadelphia, PA |
| DePaul University | Rohingya community psychology | Chicago, IL |
| Duke University | animal cognition | Durham, NC |
| Fulbright University Vietnam | relationship perception | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| 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 |
| 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 Central Florida | organizational psychology | Orlando, FL |
| University of Delaware | neuroscience | Newark, DE |
| University of Delaware | spatial cognition in preschoolers | Newark, DE |
| University of Iowa | psychology | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Maryland | childhood language exposure in low-income families | College Park, MD |
| Vanderbilt University | developmental psychology | Nashville, TN |
| Yale University | comparative & developmental origins of social cognition | New Haven, CT |
Service
88%
Off-Campus Study
37%