Doctor’s Degrees in Psychology
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Education Levels of Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,971 people 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 | 34,138 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6,971 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,665 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in psychology is $62,724. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $57,359 to a high of $69,615.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in psychology is $131,500. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $181,467 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $81,707.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in psychology. About 76.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,645 |
| Women | 5,326 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 356 |
| Black or African American | 719 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 898 |
| White | 3,799 |
| International Students | 372 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 827 |
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:
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 $16,569 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,484 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Alliant. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% 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 $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Grand Canyon University. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
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 $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Capella University. About 80% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,454 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% 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 $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from NUS Florida. About 77% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $17,714 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,230 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. About 79% of this group were women, and 29% 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 $11,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,454 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. About 76% of this group were women, and 25% 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 $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Northcentral University. Around 42% 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from The Chicago School Washington DC Campus. About 86% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Adler. About 77% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $35,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from William James College. Of these students, 78% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Fielding. Of these students, 86% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% 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 $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from DU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
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 $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Liberty University. About 74% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from ASU - Skysong. About 75% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from The Graduate Center. About 77% of this group were women, and 25% 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 $6,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Carlos Albizu University - San Juan. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
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 $50,884 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,103 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Pacific. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Psychology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 4,391 | |
| 1,531 | |
| 904 | |
| 145 |
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*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.
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