Doctor’s Degrees in Psychology
Education Levels of Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,220 people earned their doctor's degree in psychology. This earns it the #6 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 psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 140,724 |
| Master’s Degree | 38,043 |
| Associate Degree | 18,099 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7,220 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,894 |
| Basic Certificate | 782 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 126 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in psychology is $74,440. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $66,846 to a high of $83,574.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for psychology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in psychology. About 77.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,614 |
| Women | 5,606 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 437 |
| Black or African American | 793 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 950 |
| White | 3,666 |
| International Students | 397 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 977 |
Most Popular Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 376 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Alliant International University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in 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, 206 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Alliant. About 79% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Alliant International University psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,440.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Grand Canyon University. About 72% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in psychology at Grand Canyon University make a median salary of 74,440.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in 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, 119 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. Of these students, 79% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,440.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 96 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from NUS Florida. About 84% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in psychology at Nova Southeastern University make a median salary of 74,440.
The 7th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Palo Alto University. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,714 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. Of these students, 78% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in psychology at Palo Alto University make a median salary of 74,440.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 1,200 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, 90 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. About 77% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that The Chicago School Chicago Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,440.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from The Chicago School Washington DC Campus. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC make a median salary of 74,440.
Northcentral University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in psychology. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Northcentral University. About 78% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northcentral University psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,440.
Adler University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Adler. About 82% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Adler graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,440.
William James College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from William James College. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. William James College psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,440.
Fielding Graduate University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in psychology. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Fielding. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Fielding Graduate University psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,440.
University of Denver comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from DU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in psychology at University of Denver make a median salary of 74,440.
Pacifica Graduate Institute comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that Pacifica Graduate Institute graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,440.
Liberty University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Liberty University. Of these students, 74% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,440.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from ASU - Skysong. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Arizona State University - Skysong psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,440.
Carlos Albizu University - San Juan comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,138 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Carlos Albizu University - San Juan. Around 97% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in psychology at Carlos Albizu University - San Juan make a median salary of 74,440.
The 18th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 62 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from The Graduate Center. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. The Graduate Center, CUNY psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,440.
Pacific University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,228 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Pacific. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in psychology at Pacific University make a median salary of 74,440.
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*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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