by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Applied Psychology Doctor's Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 49 doctor's degrees in applied psychology to qualified students.
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The applied psychology doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for applied psychology students working on their doctor's degree.
The applied psychology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Applied Psychology Doctor's Degree Schools.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for applied psychology students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Fielding Graduate University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in applied psychology. Fielding is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Santa Barbara.More information about a doctorate in applied psychology from Fielding Graduate University
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in applied psychology needs to look into Touro University Worldwide. Located in the suburb of Los Alamitos, TUW is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in applied psychology from Touro University Worldwide
Boston University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in applied psychology. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in applied psychology from Boston University
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in applied psychology has to take a look at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach. Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in applied psychology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
WSU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Wichita.More information about a doctorate in applied psychology from Wichita State University
Located in the suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in applied psychology from University of Massachusetts - Lowell
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One of 17 majors within the Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology area of study, Applied Psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | 2,404 |
| Counseling Psychology | 481 |
| School Psychology | 340 |
| Educational Psychology | 322 |
| Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 221 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 148 |
| Other Psychology & Counseling | 62 |
| Forensic Psychology | 37 |
| Health/Medical Psychology | 35 |
| Community Psychology | 24 |
