Doctor’s Degrees in Applied Psychology
Education Levels of Applied Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 47 people earned their doctor's degree in applied psychology. This earns it the #231 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 applied psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,352 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,017 |
| Associate Degree | 55 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 47 |
| Basic Certificate | 36 |
| Graduate Certificate | 25 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Applied Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for applied psychology majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for applied psychology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in applied psychology. About 70.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 33 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied psychology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Applied Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 8 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in applied psychology. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:
Touro University Worldwide tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for applied psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in applied psychology from TUW. Of these students, 73% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fielding Graduate University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied psychology. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in applied psychology from Fielding. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for applied psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Wichita State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,871 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in applied psychology from WSU.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for applied psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in applied psychology from Boston U. About 100% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied psychology. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,330 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in applied psychology from UMass Lowell.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied psychology. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in applied psychology from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to applied psychology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | 2,470 |
| Counseling Psychology | 667 |
| School Psychology | 345 |
| Educational Psychology | 330 |
| Organizational Psychology | 214 |
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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