Experimental Psychology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 73 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Experimental Psychology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.5% of Experimental Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Experimental Psychology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,439 students earned theirExperimental Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Experimental Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,874 |
| Master’s Degree | 372 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 193 |
Earnings of Experimental Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Experimental Psychology of $50,900 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 Experimental Psychology majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Experimental Psychology. About 67.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 63 |
| Women | 130 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Experimental Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 53.4% |
| Asian | 15 | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 5.7% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 30 | 15.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 15.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Experimental Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 87 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Experimental Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Ohio State University-Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 762 doctor's degrees in Experimental Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 518 people received their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 423 people received their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Experimental Psychology. This school awarded 401 doctor's degrees in Experimental 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 South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Experimental Psychology. This school awarded 394 doctor's degrees in Experimental Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Experimental Psychology. This school awarded 130 doctor's degrees in Experimental Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 116 doctor's degrees in Experimental Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brandeis University is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 100 doctor's degrees in Experimental Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 94 doctor's degrees in Experimental 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.
Skidmore College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Experimental Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Experimental Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Experimental Psychology. This school awarded 74 doctor's degrees in Experimental 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.
Mount Holyoke College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Experimental Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Fort Wayne comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Experimental Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dartmouth College is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 60 doctor's degrees in Experimental Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gettysburg College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Experimental Psychology. This school awarded 56 doctor's degrees in Experimental Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for Experimental Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 52 doctor's degrees in Experimental Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Experimental Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Experimental Psychology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 13,996 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 1,820 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 1,424 |
| Social Psychology | 458 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 380 |
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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