Doctor’s Degrees in Psychology
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Education Levels of Psychology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6,582 students earned their doctor's degree in psychology. This earns it the #6 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 32,270 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6,582 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,161 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in psychology is $63,181. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $57,968 and the high is $68,435.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for psychology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in psychology. About 75.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,637 |
| Women | 4,945 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 336 |
| Black or African American | 666 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 821 |
| White | 3,663 |
| International Students | 383 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 713 |
Most Popular Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 376 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Walden University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 227 doctor's degrees were handed out to psychology majors at Walden University. Of these students, 79% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Alliant International University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in psychology. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,484 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 206 doctor's degrees were handed out to psychology majors at Alliant. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 167 doctor's degrees were handed out to psychology majors at Grand Canyon University. About 66% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Capella University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in psychology. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 166 doctor's degrees were handed out to psychology majors at Capella University. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,554 per year. The psychology program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles awarded 119 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 96 doctor's degrees were handed out to psychology majors at NUS Florida. Of these students, 78% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Palo Alto University. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,627 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,476 per year. The psychology program at Palo Alto University awarded 91 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,554 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The psychology program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC awarded 88 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northcentral University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in psychology. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,881 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Northcentral University. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Adler University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,530 per year. The psychology program at Adler University awarded 83 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 77% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
William James College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. The psychology program at William James College awarded 82 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fielding Graduate University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in psychology. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 doctor's degrees were handed out to psychology majors at Fielding. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
University of Denver comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from DU. About 81% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pacifica Graduate Institute comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 doctor's degrees were handed out to psychology majors at Pacifica Graduate Institute. Of these students, 78% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Liberty University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The psychology program at Liberty University awarded 64 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. The psychology program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 63 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Carlos Albizu University - San Juan comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,775 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,205 per year. The psychology program at Carlos Albizu University - San Juan awarded 62 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 doctor's degrees were handed out to psychology majors at The Graduate Center. Of these students, 66% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pacific University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,909 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 doctor's degrees were handed out to psychology majors at Pacific. Of these students, 69% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Psychology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 4,156 |
| General Psychology | 1,554 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 726 |
| Other Psychology | 146 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to psychology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Education | 13,937 |
| Social Sciences | 3,487 |
| History | 721 |
| Communication & Journalism | 533 |
| Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies | 342 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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