Doctor’s Degrees in Forensic Psychology
Education Levels of Forensic Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 46 people earned their doctor's degree in forensic psychology. This earns it the #266 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 forensic psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,487 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 926 |
| Graduate Certificate | 75 |
| Basic Certificate | 63 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 46 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Forensic Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in forensic psychology. About 84.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7 |
| Women | 39 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forensic psychology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 28 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Forensic Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 8 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in forensic psychology. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forensic psychology. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,576 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,624 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in forensic psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. Of these students, 75% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forensic psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in forensic psychology from The Graduate Center. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Irvine is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forensic psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in forensic psychology from The Chicago School Irvine Campus. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Alliant International University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forensic psychology. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,704 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in forensic psychology from Alliant. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to forensic 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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