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.
- 57% Employment
- 19% Graduate School
- 10% Post-Graduate Service
- 7% Fellowships
- 0% 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 |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | analyst |
| ClinicNote | strategic account manager |
| Connections for the Homeless | administrative specialist |
| Flint Hills Neuropsychology | psychometrist |
| Latin American Women's Aid | counsellor |
| Morgan Stanley | wealth advisor associate |
| Northwest Justice Project | legal intake screener |
| Residential Transitions, Inc. | housing access coordinator |
| Seattle Children's | pediatric mental health assistant |
| University of Michigan | research assistant |
| Westside Behavior Therapy | ABA therapist |
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 |
| 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 |
| Cindy Axne for Congress | canvasser/volunteer recruitment | Des Moines, IA |
| ClinicNote | strategic account manager | 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 |
| 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 |
| Grifols Biomat USA | technician | Iowa City, IA |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Springhill Consulting Group | analyst | Chicago, IL |
| Steps Therapy Inc. | behavior technician | San Francisco, CA |
| 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 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 |
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!
- 18% Completely
- 78% Moderately
- 2% Slightly
- 2% 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 |
| Johns Hopkins University | MS | education |
| Maastricht University | MA | psychology |
| University of Iowa | MPH | community & behavioral health |
| University of Vermont | MS | clinical mental health counseling |
| Vanderbilt University | MEd | counseling |
| Washington University in St. Louis | MSOT | occupational therapy |
Psychology
Graduate Schools Data
| Institution | Degree | Field of Study | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | JD | law | 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 |
| Johns Hopkins University | MS | education | Dallas, TX |
| KU Leuven | MS | psychology | Leuven, Belgium |
| Maastricht University | MA | psychology | Maastricht, Netherlands |
| University College London | MS | neuroscience | London, UK |
| 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 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
- Lake County Homelessness Continuum of Care
- Peace Corps
Psychology
Service Data
| Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| Blue Engine | New York, NY |
| Breakthrough Collaborative | Cambridge, MA |
| City Year | Jacksonville, FL |
| College Possible | Chicago, IL |
| Grassroot Soccer | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Kids on Course | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Lake County Homelessness Continuum of Care | Libertyville, IL |
| Peace Corps | Yaoundé, Cameroon |
| Turning Points Network | Claremont, NH |
| Urban Teachers | Dallas, TX |
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
Psychology
Fellowships Data
| Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA |
| John Mohan Russian Study Award | Russia |
| National Institutes of Health | Bethesda, MD |
| Northwestern University Interdepartmental Neuroscience | Chicago, IL |
| The Fulbright Program | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Thomas J. Watson Foundation | Dominican Republic, India, Rwanda, UK |
| 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
60%
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Dr. Robert Biswas-Diner | 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Instituto de Cancer de Guatemala | healthcare | Guatemala, Guatemala |
| 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 Kong-Sivert | law/legal services | Phoenix, AZ |
| MAD | research/science | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Maritz Motivation Solutions | consulting | Fenton, MO |
| Mayflower | social services | Grinnell, IA |
| Mesa County District Attorney's Office | law/legal services | Grant Junction, CO |
| Microsoft | computing/technology | Redmond, WA |
| Mindfulness Practices | communications/media | Portland, OR |
| 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 |
| PNB MetLife India Insurance Co. Ltd | sales/marketing | New Delhi, India |
| PolicyWorks LLC | consulting | Des Moines, IA |
| 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 |
| Strato Analytics | data science/analytics | Barcelona, Spain |
| The All Stars Project | social services | Chicago, IL |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Y Ventures Group | sales/marketing | Singapore |
| 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 |
| Boston University | developmental psychology | Boston, MA |
| Columbia University | role of caregiving environment on children's health and development | New York, NY |
| Davidson College | addiction | Davidson, NC |
| DePaul University | Rohingya community psychology | Chicago, IL |
| 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 |
| Stanford University | developmental psychology | Stanford, CA |
| University of California | infant cognition | Davis, CA |
| University of California | mindfulness | San Diego, CA |
| University of Central Florida | organizational psychology | Orlando, FL |
| 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 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 |
Service
74%
Off-Campus Study
46%