M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology: The Science of Better Workplaces
Apply the science of psychology to solve workplace challenges. A 100% online, $16,500 master's combining psychology, organizational behavior, and HR management, for professionals who want to improve both productivity and employee well-being.
- $16,500 Total Cost
- 100% Online
- Dual Degree Option With HRMD
- IACBE Accredited
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Program at a Glance
What You'll Learn
- Apply psychological science to workplace performance
- Interpret and critique I/O research
- Conduct job analysis and individual-differences measurement
- Improve recruitment, selection, performance, and training
- Analyze motivation, attitudes, and team effectiveness
- Apply organizational development and change techniques
Full Course List
Next start: September 21, 2026 — seats filling fast.
Admissions Requirements
- A written statement of academic and professional goals
- At least two professional letters of recommendation
- Online application at nl.edu with official transcripts
- A writing assessment (waived for a 3.0+ GPA or an existing graduate degree)
- Prior psychology or statistics coursework may waive foundational courses
Apply psychological research to hiring, engagement, leadership, and change, the human side of business performance.
$16,500 total, 100% online and Quality Matters aligned, with foundational-course waivers that can reduce your credits.
A dual-degree option with the M.S. in HR Management, a rare credential for senior people-leadership roles.
Where Will Your Degree Take You?
Industrial and organizational psychology is one of the fastest-growing specializations in psychology. I/O psychologists apply scientific methods to workplace challenges, improving hiring, boosting engagement, developing leaders, and driving organizational change. The program prepares graduates for roles that bridge psychology and business.
Psychology occupations carry a median salary of $94,310 (BLS, May 2024), and I/O career paths often cross into higher-paying management and consulting roles, from HR management and talent development to management consulting and executive coaching. The dual degree with HR Management adds a competitive edge.
How to Apply in 3 Simple Steps
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Request Information
Submit the form above. An NLU admissions advisor will reach out within one business day to answer your questions.
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Connect With an Advisor
Your advisor checks whether your prior coursework waives foundational courses and explains the dual-degree option with HR Management.
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Apply and Start Classes
Submit your application at nl.edu with no application fee, transcripts, a goal statement, and two recommendations. Next start: September 21, 2026.
Take the First Step
No commitment required. An NLU advisor will reach out within one business day to map your path into I/O psychology.
Take the First Step- $16,500 Total Cost
- 100% Online
- Dual Degree Option With HRMD
- IACBE Accredited
*Salary and growth: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Psychologists, including Industrial-Organizational Psychologists (SOC 19-3032), May 2024.
**Cost, format, and curriculum: National Louis University M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program page and SmartCatalog (nl.edu and nl.smartcatalogiq.com); IACBE.