by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in Georgia to determine which ones were the best for psychology students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 98 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 good 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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Psychology Doctor's Degree Schools in Georgia list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in psychology.
It's difficult to beat Emory University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in psychology. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in psychology from Emory University
University of Georgia is a wonderful decision for students interested in a doctor's degree in psychology. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in psychology from University of Georgia
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in psychology has to check out Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in psychology from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in psychology has to take a look at Georgia State University. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in psychology from Georgia State University
Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in psychology from Georgia Southern University
Located in the medium-sized city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in psychology from Mercer University
Located in the fringe town of Carrollton, University of West Georgia is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in psychology from University of West Georgia
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 336 |
| Virginia | 29 | 198 |
| 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 | 59 |
| General Psychology | 34 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 5 |
