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Doctor's Degree in School Psychology

Doctor’s Degrees in School Psychology

345 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 65 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in school psychology. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 31% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.9% of school psychology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of School Psychology Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 345 people earned their doctor's degree in school psychology. This makes it the 72nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in school psychology at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,441
Graduate Certificate 860
Doctor’s Degree 345

Earnings of School Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for school psychology students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in school psychology. About 89.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 35
Women 310
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The racial-ethnic distribution of school psychology doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 13
Black or African American 45
Hispanic or Latino 43
White 202
International Students 10
Other Races/Ethnicities 32
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There are 65 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in school psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
24 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for school psychology students seekinga doctor's degree is Loyola University Chicago. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in school psychology from Loyola Chicago. About 83% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Yeshiva University

New York, New York
21 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for school psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Yeshiva University. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in school psychology from Yeshiva. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#4

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
14 Yearly Graduations
89% Women

Duquesne University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in school psychology. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in school psychology from Duquesne.

#5

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
13 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for school psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Fordham University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in school psychology from Fordham U. Of these students, 100% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
12 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for school psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in school psychology from UF. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

10 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in school psychology. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in school psychology from FDU. Of these students, 88% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
10 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hofstra University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in school psychology. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in school psychology from Hofstra. About 92% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Nova Southeastern University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in school psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in school psychology from NUS Florida. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#10

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
9 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in school psychology. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in school psychology from UNC Chapel Hill. About 86% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Kean University

Union, New Jersey
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kean University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in school psychology. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,135 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,793 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in school psychology from Kean. Of these students, 78% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for school psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in school psychology from USF Tampa. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

8 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in school psychology. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in school psychology from CU Anschutz. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#15

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Oregon is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in school psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in school psychology from UO. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for school psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in school psychology from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. About 91% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
7 Yearly Graduations

The 15th most popular school in the country for school psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Howard University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,334 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in school psychology from Howard.

#18

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Syracuse University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in school psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in school psychology from Syracuse.

#18

St John's University - New York

Queens, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for school psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is St John's University - New York. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in school psychology from STJ. About 100% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in school psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in school psychology from UC.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to school psychology that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Clinical Psychology 2,470
Counseling Psychology 667
Educational Psychology 330
Organizational Psychology 214
Applied Behavior Analysis 174

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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