Comparison For Organizational Psychology Program - Baruch And Teachers College Columbia University

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<p>Hello Everyone,</p>

<p>Was hoping some of you could shed some light on the two programs listed: Baruch and Teachers College Columbia University. Both for an M.A Organizational Psychology degree.</p>

<p>What I have gathered:</p>

<p>Baruch comes in at around $14,000 without fees while TC Columbia is $60,000+.</p>

<p>Baruch seems to have a better opportunity to do research with professors.
TC Columbia said no research is available for M.A. students, and no financial aide is available.</p>

<p>The Baruch program is 36 credits
TC Columbia is 45 credits.</p>

<p>It is difficult to find rankings in this field. While Columbia Psychology ranks elite in the nation this is a separate program that IMO should not be lumped together with Columbia rankings.</p>

<p>There is no denying that the degree is more prestigious from TC Columbia, but I am not sure there is enough bang for the buck. Their graduate statistics are also skewed because they lump the salary results with other programs in leadership and development. I have also heard about a "degree mill" mentality at TC Columbia because it seems no opportunities are available for non Doctorate students.</p>

<p>What do you guys think? Any opinions would help! Has anyone heard about either program?</p>

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<p>I’m in Columbia’s psychology department at GSAS; we have absolutely nothing to do with the psychology programs at TC. They’re run differently.</p>

<p>I had one friend who did her MA in social-org psych at TC. She was already in the military and was doing the master’s so that she could teach at West Point.</p>

<p>The programs are also quite different. TC’s social-org program uses social psychology as a lens through which to study organizations. The idea is that social forces have an impact on group processes. Baruch’s program is more of a traditional I/O program. There’s a lot of overlap, but they’re going to have different foci. TC’s will be a bit more theoretical and Baruch’s, more applied.</p>

<p>Personally, I say save your money and go to Baruch.</p>

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<p>Thank you for your reply.</p>

<p>I think I am leaning towards Baruch as I am not ready to shut the door on a doctorate after.</p>

<p>Thank You :)</p>