Cognitive & Language Psychology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 19 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 17.2% of Cognitive & Language Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Cognitive & Language Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 380 people earned theirCognitive & Language Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Cognitive & Language Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 279 |
| Master’s Degree | 72 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 29 |
Earnings of Cognitive & Language Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology of $50,900 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,814 |
| 4 years | $50,900 |
| 5 years | $59,985 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Cognitive & Language Psychology majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology. About 58.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Cognitive & Language Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 58.6% |
| Asian | 3 | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 6.9% |
| International Students | 5 | 17.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 17.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Cognitive & Language Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Cognitive & Language Psychology students seeking a doctor's degree is Northwestern University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. This school awarded 42 doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Cognitive & Language Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. This school awarded 35 doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. This school awarded 34 doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Cognitive & Language Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 30 doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Cognitive & Language Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wellesley College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Cognitive & Language Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 19 doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for Cognitive & Language Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Binghamton University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Fox University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Cognitive & Language Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo is a popular choice for Cognitive & Language Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive & Language Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bennington College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cognitive & Language Psychology. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Cognitive & Language Psychology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 13,996 |
| Experimental Psychology | 4,439 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 1,820 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 1,424 |
| Social Psychology | 458 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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