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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Industrial & Organizational Psychology

27 Ranked Colleges
240 Degrees Awarded
$21,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 2,199 people earned their degree in industrial and organizational psychology, making the major the 280th most popular in the United States.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 240 industrial and organizational psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 27 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in industrial and organizational psychology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great industrial and organizational psychology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the industrial and organizational psychology program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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The industrial and organizational 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 “Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate”.

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Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree industrial and organizational psychology students.

Top 26 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Industrial & Organizational Psychology

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Capella University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 80 doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Capella University also made our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Capella University Industrial & Organizational Psychology Report

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate list. This small school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree industrial and organizational psychology students list, The Chicago School Washington DC Campus has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The Chicago School Washington DC Campus are $23,576, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3 in overall quality

Out of the 27 schools in the Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #3 spot on the list. Texas A&M College Station is a large school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 3 doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also made our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Carlos Albizu University - San Juan. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate. Carlos Albizu University - San Juan is located in San Juan, and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees to qualified students.

Carlos Albizu University - San Juan also took the #19 spot in our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carlos Albizu University - San Juan are $8,440, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#21 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Walden University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Walden University also made our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #21. Average graduate tuition and fees at Walden University are $10,716, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Walden University Industrial & Organizational Psychology Report

#6

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#9 in overall quality

Saint Louis University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Saint Louis University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 3 doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

SLU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Louis University are $22,074, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#11 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate list. Florida Tech is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Melbourne, Florida. It awarded 9 doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida Tech also took the #11 spot in our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Tech are $22,588, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida Institute of Technology Industrial & Organizational Psychology Report

#8

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Houston did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate list. University of Houston is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 2 doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689.

Full University of Houston Industrial & Organizational Psychology Report

#9

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
#25 in overall quality

Louisiana Tech University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Louisiana Tech University is located in Ruston, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree industrial and organizational psychology students list, Louisiana Tech has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech University are $12,690, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate list. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees to qualified students.

The Chicago School Chicago Campus also took the #1 spot in our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago are $23,576, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24 in overall quality

University of Phoenix - Arizona came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree industrial and organizational psychology students list, UOPX - Arizona has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UOPX - Arizona are $17,096, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
#20 in overall quality

Central Michigan University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate list. Central Michigan is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Central Michigan, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan are $19,359.

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#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Akron Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate list. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Akron, Ohio. It awarded 6 doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree industrial and organizational psychology students list, University of Akron Main Campus has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Akron Main Campus are $15,217.

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#14

Alliant International University

San Diego, California
#7 in overall quality

Alliant International University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in San Diego, California, this small private for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology students in 2019-2020.

Alliant not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Alliant International University are $24,615, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
#14 in overall quality

DePaul University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate list. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DePaul, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at DePaul University are $19,760, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree industrial and organizational psychology students list, The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles are $23,576.

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#17

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#10 in overall quality

University at Albany came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Albany, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UAlbany also took the #10 spot in our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAlbany are $25,225, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#17 in overall quality

Clemson University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology students in 2019-2020.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#15 in overall quality

University of Tulsa ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology students in 2019-2020.

University of Tulsa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Tulsa are $24,080, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
#8 in overall quality

Hofstra University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate list. Hofstra is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hempstead, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Hofstra also made our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hofstra University are $27,172, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Juan, . The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro are $4,605, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

Wright State University - Main Campus came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This fairly large school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Wright State University - Main Campus also made our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wright State University - Main Campus are $24,286, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

William James College

Newton, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, William James College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate list. This small school is located in Newton, Massachusetts, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

William James College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at William James College are $34,900, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
#5 in overall quality

George Washington University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate list. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GWU, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Washington University are $31,824, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
#13 in overall quality

Western Michigan University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, this fairly large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology students in 2019-2020.

WMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Western Michigan University are $31,355.

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#25

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, Roosevelt University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools for a Doctorate list. Roosevelt is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 2 doctorate’s industrial and organizational psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Roosevelt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Roosevelt are $21,605.

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References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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