Doctor’s Degrees in General Psychology
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Education Levels of Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,531 people earned their doctor's degree in psychology. This earns it the #20 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 | 6,370 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,531 |
| Graduate Certificate | 201 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in psychology is $66,336. 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 $58,055 and the high is $71,139.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in psychology is $84,513. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $142,274 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $63,346.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in psychology. About 72.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 416 |
| Women | 1,115 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 77 |
| Black or African American | 193 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 163 |
| White | 866 |
| International Students | 74 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 158 |
Most Popular Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 148 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for psychology students seekinga doctor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
Northcentral University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 71% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Capella University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in psychology. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 60 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Capella University. About 82% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in psychology. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 74% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. 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, 29 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 74% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from UF. About 89% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Carolina State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from NC State. Of these students, 89% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from UPR Rio Piedras. About 68% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida International University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from FIU. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from UWM.
George Mason University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from GMU. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Saybrook University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Saybrook University. Of these students, 57% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in psychology. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from UCLA. About 58% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from SIUC. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
Loma Linda University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in psychology. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Loma Linda University. Of these students, 43% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Central Florida. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from UCF. About 64% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Duke University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in psychology. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Duke. Of these students, 67% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Louisiana State University. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Claremont Graduate University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Claremont Graduate University. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,531 |
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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.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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