General Psychology Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in General Psychology is offered at 1,575 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in General Psychology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.5% of General Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 147,078 people earned theirGeneral Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 139 |
| Associate’s Degree | 18,782 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 118,927 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,474 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 1,747 |
Earnings of General Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Psychology of $43,735 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,076 |
| 4 years | $43,735 |
| 5 years | $50,901 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Psychology majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in General Psychology. About 74.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 397 |
| Women | 1,151 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 877 | 56.7% |
| Asian | 83 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 174 | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 182 | 11.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 94 | 6.1% |
| International Students | 70 | 4.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,653 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Psychology students seeking a doctor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. This school awarded 4,494 doctor's degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Psychology. This school awarded 1,677 doctor's degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,642 doctor's degrees in General 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.
Liberty University is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,564 doctor's degrees in General 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 is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,291 people received their doctor's degree in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,106 people received their doctor's degree in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,057 people received their doctor's degree in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,048 people received their doctor's degree in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 921 doctor's degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 908 people received their doctor's degree in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Psychology. This school awarded 897 doctor's degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 799 doctor's degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 788 people received their doctor's degree in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 748 people received their doctor's degree in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Psychology. This school awarded 745 doctor's degrees in General 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.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 707 doctor's degrees in General 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.
Ashford University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Psychology. This school awarded 700 doctor's degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 680 doctor's degrees in General 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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 657 people received their doctor's degree in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 655 people received their doctor's degree in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
General Psychology Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 147,078 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Psychology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 40,952 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 22,813 |
| Psychology, Other | 2,825 |
| Clinical Psychology | — |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | — |
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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