by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 11 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of psychology. Combined, these schools handed out 336 doctor's degrees in psychology to qualified students.
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The 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for psychology students working on their doctor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Psychology Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in psychology.
It's hard to beat Nova Southeastern University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in psychology. NUS Florida is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a doctorate in psychology from Nova Southeastern University
University of Florida is a great option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in psychology. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in psychology from University of Florida
It is hard to beat University of Miami if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in psychology. Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in psychology from University of Miami
It's hard to beat Florida Institute of Technology if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in psychology. Florida Tech is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Melbourne.More information about a doctorate in psychology from Florida Institute of Technology
UCF is a very large public university located in the suburb of Orlando.More information about a doctorate in psychology from University of Central Florida
USF Tampa is a very large public university located in the large city of Tampa.More information about a doctorate in psychology from University of South Florida - Main Campus
FIU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Miami.More information about a doctorate in psychology from Florida International University
Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in psychology from Florida State University
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a doctorate in psychology from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Located in the small city of Miami, Carlos Albizu University - Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in psychology from Carlos Albizu University - Miami
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 29 | 198 |
| Georgia | 28 | 98 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 77 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 18 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 73 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 79 |
| Alabama | 25 | 59 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 80 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 50 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 13 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 27 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 215 |
| General Psychology | 112 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 9 |
