Doctor’s Degrees in General Psychology
Education Levels of Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,634 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 | 6,995 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,634 |
| Graduate Certificate | 211 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in psychology is $76,627. 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 $66,929 and the high is $85,988.
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 75.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 402 |
| Women | 1,232 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 171 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 176 |
| White | 804 |
| International Students | 80 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 327 |
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 $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 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. About 72% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $76,627.
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. About 83% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Northcentral University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $76,627.
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 $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 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. About 77% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Rutgers University - New Brunswick psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $76,627.
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. Of these students, 74% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $76,627.
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. About 74% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in psychology at The Graduate Center, CUNY make a median salary of 76,627.
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 $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from NC State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in psychology at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 76,627.
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 73% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $76,627.
Florida International University 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 $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. About 100% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that FIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $76,627.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 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. About 64% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in psychology at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee make a median salary of 76,627.
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 $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from GMU. About 83% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. George Mason University psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $76,627.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from UCLA. About 79% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $76,627.
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. About 53% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Saybrook University psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $76,627.
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 $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 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, 89% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Loma Linda University psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $76,627.
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. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. University of Central Florida psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $76,627.
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. Data shows that SIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $76,627.
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 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in psychology at Claremont Graduate University make a median salary of 76,627.
Iowa State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Iowa State. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Iowa State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $76,627.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to psychology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 4,502 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 937 |
| Other Psychology | 147 |
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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