Educational Psychology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 90 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Educational Psychology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 20.1% of Educational Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Educational Psychology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,979 students earned theirEducational Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Educational Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 128 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,516 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 335 |
Earnings of Educational Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Educational Psychology of $59,892 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 | $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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Educational Psychology students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Educational Psychology. About 78.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 63 |
| Women | 231 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Educational Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 143 | 48.6% |
| Asian | 17 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 7.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 2.7% |
| Race Unknown | 17 | 5.8% |
| International Students | 59 | 20.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 20.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Educational Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 105 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Educational Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Educational Psychology students seeking a doctor's degree is Mississippi State University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Educational Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 83 doctor's degrees in Educational 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.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 80 doctor's degrees in Educational Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Educational Psychology. This school awarded 80 doctor's degrees in Educational 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 #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Educational Psychology. This school awarded 70 doctor's degrees in Educational Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 68 doctor's degrees in Educational 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 is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in Educational Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Educational Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 62 doctor's degrees in Educational 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 Southern Maine is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 62 doctor's degrees in Educational Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Educational Psychology. This school awarded 59 doctor's degrees in Educational Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Educational Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Educational Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Educational Psychology. This school awarded 47 doctor's degrees in Educational 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 Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Educational Psychology. This school awarded 39 doctor's degrees in Educational 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.
Tufts University is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Educational Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 34 doctor's degrees in Educational 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Educational 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 |
| Applied Psychology | 2,998 |
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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