Forensic Psychology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 62 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Forensic Psychology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.4% of Forensic Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Forensic Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,667 people earned theirForensic Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Forensic Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 885 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,730 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 52 |
Earnings of Forensic Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Forensic Psychology of $59,892 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 | $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 71.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 30 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Forensic Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 54.8% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 14.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 4.8% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 9.5% |
| International Students | 1 | 2.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Forensic Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 71 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Forensic Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 624 doctor's degrees in Forensic 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.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 397 people received their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Chicago School at Los Angeles comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Marymount University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. This school awarded 96 doctor's degrees in Forensic Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Dakota comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The Chicago School at Chicago comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. This school awarded 66 doctor's degrees in Forensic Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 57 doctor's degrees in Forensic Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northcentral University is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 56 doctor's degrees in Forensic Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Maryville University of Saint Louis comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. This school awarded 45 doctor's degrees in Forensic 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.
Tiffin University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Baptist University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. This school awarded 41 doctor's degrees in Forensic 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 Puerto Rico at Ponce is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 29 doctor's degrees in Forensic 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 Denver comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forensic Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forensic Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kean University is a popular choice for Forensic Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in Forensic 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 Forensic 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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