Doctor’s Degrees in General Psychology
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Education Levels of Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,531 people earned their doctor's degree in psychology. This earns it the #20 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 | 116,220 |
| Associate Degree | 19,151 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,370 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,531 |
| Graduate Certificate | 201 |
| Basic Certificate | 166 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 9 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in psychology is $66,336. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $58,055 and the high is $71,139.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in psychology is $84,513. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $142,274 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $63,346.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in psychology. About 72.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 416 |
| Women | 1,115 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 77 |
| Black or African American | 193 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 163 |
| White | 866 |
| International Students | 74 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 158 |
Most Popular Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 148 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for psychology students seekinga doctor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 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. Of these students, 62% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northcentral University. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 71% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Capella University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Capella University. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 74% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. 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, 29 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from The Graduate Center. About 74% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 29 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from UF. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from NC State. About 89% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from UPR Rio Piedras. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida International University. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from FIU. Of these students, 75% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from UWM.
The 12th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from GMU. Of these students, 58% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Saybrook University. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Saybrook University. About 57% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from UCLA. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from SIUC. Of these students, 68% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Loma Linda University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Loma Linda University. About 43% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in psychology. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from UCF. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Duke University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Duke. About 67% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Louisiana State University. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Claremont Graduate University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Claremont Graduate University. Of these students, 58% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,531 |
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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