Applied Psychology Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Applied Psychology is offered at 95 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Applied Psychology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about57% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Applied Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,998 people earned theirApplied Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Applied Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 52 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,536 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,348 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 61 |
Earnings of Applied Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Applied Psychology of $59,892 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,756 |
| 4 years | $59,892 |
| 5 years | $67,036 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 62.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23 |
| Women | 38 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Applied Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 42.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 18.0% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 8.2% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 6.6% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Applied Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 113 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Applied Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Applied Psychology students seeking a doctor's degree is California Institute of Integral Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 291 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 256 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 241 doctor's degrees in Applied 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.
Colorado Christian University is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 111 doctor's degrees in Applied Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 96 doctor's degrees in Applied Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 88 doctor's degrees in Applied 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.
Capella University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 71 doctor's degrees in Applied 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.
Farmingdale State College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Buffalo State University is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Technology at Canton comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Psychology. This school awarded 59 doctor's degrees in Applied 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.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology-Online is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Applied Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pacific University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Psychology from this school. 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 Applied Psychology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 11,691 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 6,914 |
| Clinical Psychology | 6,059 |
| School Psychology | 3,685 |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 2,898 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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