Doctor’s Degrees in General Psychology
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Education Levels of Psychology Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,554 doctor's degrees were awarded to psychology majors. 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 | 114,878 |
| Associate Degree | 18,637 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,330 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,554 |
| Graduate Certificate | 167 |
| Basic Certificate | 124 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in psychology is $66,161. 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 $57,996 and the high is $71,881.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for psychology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in psychology. About 70.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 459 |
| Women | 1,095 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 67 |
| Black or African American | 171 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 160 |
| White | 917 |
| International Students | 80 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 159 |
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 Walden University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 167 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Walden University. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The psychology program at Grand Canyon University awarded 167 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
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 $16,881 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 doctor's degrees were handed out to psychology majors at Northcentral University. Of these students, 74% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. The psychology program at Capella University awarded 60 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. The psychology program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 35 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 doctor's degrees were handed out to psychology majors at The Graduate Center. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
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. The psychology program at University of Florida awarded 29 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% 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. The psychology program at North Carolina State University awarded 25 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 20% 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 $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,690 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 doctor's degrees were handed out to psychology majors at UPR Rio Piedras. About 52% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,912 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 doctor's degrees were handed out to psychology majors at FIU. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 doctor's degrees were handed out to psychology majors at UWM. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The psychology program at George Mason University awarded 20 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The psychology program at Saybrook University awarded 18 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from UCLA. About 78% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The psychology program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale awarded 17 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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 $32,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,382 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Loma Linda University. Of these students, 82% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from UCF. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% 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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Duke. About 59% of this group were women, and 18% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in psychology from Louisiana State University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to psychology majors at Claremont Graduate University. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to psychology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 4,156 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 726 |
| Other Psychology | 146 |
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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