2023 Best General Psychology Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best General Psychology Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, general psychology students earned 4,843 degrees and certificates from a Pennsylvania school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best General Psychology Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Pennsylvania to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
The colleges and universities below are the best for psychology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in General Psychology
Our analysis found Carnegie Mellon University to be the best school for general psychology students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Temple University is a great place for general psychology students working on their doctor’s degree. Temple is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
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Out of the 3 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Chatham University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Chatham is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest General Psychology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best General Psychology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 10,965 |
| Maryland | 2,523 |
| New Jersey | 3,346 |
| District of Columbia | 437 |
| Delaware | 191 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Psychology
One of 3 majors within the area of study, general psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 33,758 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 17,542 |
| Other Psychology | 2,683 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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