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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Psychology

57 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

57 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 1–24 of 57 colleges

Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 3 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 3 Decision Feb 15 Fee $70
View college details
Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 20 Fee $70
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
View college details
New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 38.1%
Annual cost
$34,494/yr
Grad earnings
$71,513
SAT avg
1,341
ACT mid
30
Apply by May 1 Fee $70
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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 38.1%
Annual cost
$34,494/yr
Grad earnings
$71,513
SAT avg
1,341
ACT mid
30
Apply by Oct 15 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 38.1%
Annual cost
$34,494/yr
Grad earnings
$71,513
SAT avg
1,341
ACT mid
30
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $70
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Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 70.6%
Annual cost
$68,298/yr
Grad earnings
$69,039
SAT avg
1,294
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
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Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 70.6%
Annual cost
$68,298/yr
Grad earnings
$69,039
SAT avg
1,294
ACT mid
29
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Psychology in USA?
57 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Psychology in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Psychology in USA?
Fordham University leads with median graduate earnings of $85,569 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
What SAT score do I need for Psychology programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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