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Doctor's Degree in Experimental Psychology

Doctor’s Degrees in Experimental Psychology

214 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A doctor's degree in experimental psychology is offered at 41 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 24% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 23.4% of experimental psychology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Experimental Psychology Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 214 people earned their doctor's degree in experimental psychology. This makes it the 89th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in experimental psychology at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 457
Doctor’s Degree 214
Graduate Certificate 21

Earnings of Experimental Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for experimental psychology majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for experimental psychology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in experimental psychology. About 67.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 69
Women 145
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The racial-ethnic distribution of experimental psychology doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 21
Black or African American 9
Hispanic or Latino 17
White 107
International Students 50
Other Races/Ethnicities 10
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There are 41 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in experimental psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

21 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for experimental psychology students seekinga doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from Ohio State. About 64% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
19 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in experimental psychology. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from U-M. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#3

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
16 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Yale University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in experimental psychology. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from Yale. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

New York University

New York, New York
12 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in experimental psychology. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from NYU. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
11 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in experimental psychology. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from Harvard. Of these students, 30% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

Purdue University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in experimental psychology. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from Purdue.

#7

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
9 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Chicago is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in experimental psychology. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from UChicago. Of these students, 70% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
9 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Louis University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in experimental psychology. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from SLU. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

8 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for experimental psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from UT Arlington. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
8 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in experimental psychology. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from Texas Tech. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 11th most popular school in the country for experimental psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from Johns Hopkins.

#11

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
7 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Rochester is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in experimental psychology. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from University of Rochester. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#13

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Florida Atlantic University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in experimental psychology. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from FAU.

#14

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
5 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Santa Barbara is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in experimental psychology. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from UCSB. Of these students, 92% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in experimental psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from The Graduate Center. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
5 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in experimental psychology. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from UofSC.

#14

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
5 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in experimental psychology. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from Texas A&M College Station. About 63% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

5 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in experimental psychology. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from UTSA. About 89% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
4 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for experimental psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is DePaul University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from DePaul. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
4 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

University of Kentucky comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in experimental psychology. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in experimental psychology from UK.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to experimental psychology that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Experimental Psychology 544
Developmental & Child Psychology 84
Social Psychology 28
Cognitive & Language Psychology 24
Physiological Psychology 23

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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