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PhD Program Rankings (Adapted from US News and World Report)

Below are reputation scores and ranks of the top 27 PhD programs in Psychology, including top-ranked schools in each of six subspecialties. From US News and World Report, “America’s Best Graduate Schools” rank/school average reputation score.

Rank                                      School Average reputation score

1                                 Stanford Univ.                                                         4.8

2                                 Univ. of California-Berkeley                                       4.6

2                                 Univ. of Michigan-Ann Arbor                                     4.6

4                                 Univ. of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign                         4.5

4                                 Yale Univ.                                                                 4.5

6                                 Harvard Univ.                                                        4.4

6                                 Univ. of California-Los Angeles                             4.4

6                                 Univ. of Minnesota-Twin Cities                             4.4

9                                 Carnegie Mellon Univ.                                             4.2

9                                 Princeton Univ.                                                          4.2

9                                 Univ. of Pennsylvania                                                4.2

9                                 Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison                                        4.2

13                               Indiana Univ.-Bloomington                                          4.1

13                               Univ. of California-San Diego                                         4.1

13                               Univ. of North Carolina-Chapel Hill                               4.1

16                               Johns Hopkins Univ.                                                       4.0

16                               Univ. of Colorado-Boulder                                              4.0

16                               Univ. of Texas-Austin                                                  4.0

19                               Cornell Univ.                                                               3.9

19                               Duke Univ.                                                                   3.9

19                               Northwestern Univ.                                                  3.9

19                               Univ. of Chicago                                                      3.9

19                               Univ. of Washington                                                    3.9

24                               Columbia Univ.                                                             3.8

24                               Ohio State Univ.                                                             3.8

24                               Univ. of California-Irvine                                                 3.8

24                               Univ. of Virginia                                                              3.8

Top Specialty Programs

C linical Psychology

1. Univ. of Minnesota-Twin Cities

2. Univ. of Illinois-Urban a-Champaign

3. Univ. of Michigan-Ann Arbor

4. Univ. of California-Los Angeles

5. Univ. of Washington

Co unseling Psychology

1. Univ. of Maryland-College Park

2. Ohio State Univ.

3. Univ. of Minnesota-Twin Cities

4. Univ. of Missouri-Columbia

5. Univ. of Iowa

Developme n tal

2. Univ. of Virginia

2. Stanford Univ.

4. Univ. of Michigan-Ann Arbor

5. Univ. of Illinois-Urban a-Champaign

5. Univ. of California-Berkeley

Expe ri menta l P sychology

1. Stanford Univ.

2. Univ. of Michigan-Ann Arbor

3. Univ. of California-Berkeley

4. Univ. of Illinois-Urban a-Champaign

5. Carnegie Mellon Univ.

I ndustrial / Organizational

2. Univ. of Maryland-College Park

3. Michigan State Univ.

4. Ohio State Univ.

5. Bowling Green State Univ.

5. Univ. of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign

Schoo l Psychology

1. Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison

2. Univ. of Texas-Austin

3. Univ. of South Carolina-Columbia

3. Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

3. Columbia Univ.

(The response rate for psychology was 34%, the lowest response rate for the six PhD fields surveyed. Political Science had the highest response rate, at 54%.)

Reprinted with permission from US News and World Report. Copyright, 1995, US News and World Report.

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Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences

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In 1883, G. Stanley Hall founded the first psychological laboratory in America at Johns Hopkins University. American psychology has undergone many changes since then, and the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Hopkins has played a key role in that evolution.

Our graduate students are trained in psychological science through general and advanced seminars in the various subdisciplines of psychology, and by active engagement in research. We do not offer a clinical training program. Rather, our department emphasizes training and experience in the research methods essential to the development of new knowledge in the various fields of psychology.

The core program for training doctoral students emphasizes scientific methodology and provides training in both pure research and research related to problems in the world. Each doctoral candidate is expected to become familiar with both a relatively narrowly defined area and a broad spectrum of knowledge related to the student’s topic of specialization.

The department specifically supports interdisciplinary research in several core areas in biopsychology and cognitive and developmental psychology.

Areas of Instruction and Research

Biopsychology.

• Animal Cognition and Learning
• Animal Models of Neurocognitive Aging
• Auditory Perception and Communication
• Biological Rhythms
• Brain Mechanisms of Memory
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Hormones and Behavior

Cognitive and Developmental Psychology

• Age-related Neurocognitive Disorders
• Cognitive and Perceptual Development
• Cognitive Neuroscience and Functional Neuroimaging
• Language Development
• Visual Perception and Psychophysics
• Social Cognition
• Intuitive Psychology, Sociology, and Physics

Psychology, PhD

Zanvyl krieger school of arts and sciences, program requirements .

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences emphasizes training and experience in the research methods essential to the development of new knowledge in the various sub-fields of psychology. Our core program for doctoral students emphasizes scientific methodology and provides rigorous research training. Each doctoral candidate is expected to become familiar with both a relatively narrowly defined area and a broad spectrum of knowledge related to the student’s topic of specialization.

In addition to general university requirements, the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences has the following regulations:

A thorough understanding of statistics is useful in virtually all research settings.  Two statistics courses are required during the first year of graduate training.  The normal sequence is AS.200.657 Advanced Statistical Methods during the first semester and AS.200.658 Advanced Research Design and Analysis during the second semester. Students with exceptional statistical training should take two more advanced courses by arrangement with the Director of Graduate Studies.  Students are encouraged to take more statistics, as appropriate.

Fundamentals and Core Topics in PBS

AS.200.613 Fundamentals of Biopsychology , AS.200.617 Fundamentals of Cognitive Psychology ,  AS.200.654 Psychological & Brain Sciences Core Topics A , and AS.200.655 Psychological & Brain Sciences Core Topics B  offer an introduction to the fundamental principles and methods of the psychological & brain sciences. Students will read seminal and contemporary papers in topics that cover the breadth of the field. In addition, students become versed in the careful consideration of data and in formulating written and oral arguments.

First-Year Research Report

During the first year, the student, together with the faculty advisor, identifies a research project that will provide extended research experience. Normally, the student designs a study as part of a larger ongoing project. A project proposal must be submitted by April 15 of the first year; this proposal introduces the nature of the scientific problem, reviews the relevant literature, and describes the proposed study in detail, together with the anticipated data, means of analysis, and interpretations. A final written version of this report must be submitted by December 15 of the student's second year; ideally, this "first year project" report includes all the information that would be appropriate for submission to a scientific journal.

Advanced Examination

The Advanced Examination is designed to assess expertise in the student’s area of concentration. This examination, which includes both a written and oral part, is graded by a committee of at least two faculty members. The written and oral portions of the advanced examination offer the student an opportunity to demonstrate both in-depth, focused knowledge in their specialty area of study, and also a breadth of knowledge outside of their area of expertise. The student must pass the advanced examination by the beginning of the third year of study.

Advanced Seminars

Advanced seminars are more specialized in content than a Core Topics course, but are still geared to students with interests both inside and outside the area.  Students are required to complete one advanced seminar outside their concentration area.  Completion of an additional advanced seminar is strongly recommended.

Topical Seminars

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences offers topical seminars in which one or more faculty members leads seminars on topics of special interest, such as cognitive processes, developmental psycholinguistics, neuro-physiological aspects of behavior, mathematical psychology, and information processing. Through participation in these seminars, students are exposed to findings in subfields of psychology. Topics vary from semester to semester and are determined by the interests of both faculty and graduate students.  The format of the seminar is optional, and the course may or may not require formal tests of knowledge.  Students are urged to complete topical seminars as appropriate.

Research Seminars

Students and faculty engaged or interested in research in particular areas organize these seminars. Participants discuss their own research and other current research in the area.

Teaching Assistantships

Teaching requirements are fulfilled by graduate students serving as teaching assistants to members of the department's faculty, in courses taught in the School of Arts and Sciences.  All graduate students are expected to TA a total of four semesters, beginning in the first semester of their second year, continuing consecutively through the second semester of the third year.  The Department Chair, Director of Graduate Studies, Department Administrator, and Academic Program Administrator collaborate to assess the instructional support needs of the department and assign these teaching duties.

Advanced students may apply for a Dean’s Teaching Fellowship . This prestigious fellowship provides graduate students an opportunity to grow both as educators and scholars by allowing them to propose, design, and offer an undergraduate seminar course.

Literature Review

Students complete a written literature review in preparation of the completion of their dissertation. The literature review is modeled on articles appearing in professional journals, and it should be suitable for publication in such a journal. Typically, the review provides a background for the thesis plan, but for some students it may be prepared on a topic other than the one selected for the thesis. The literature review is evaluated by the same committee that will evaluate the thesis plan.

Thesis Plan

At least one calendar year before receiving the Ph.D. degree, each doctoral candidate must develop a plan for the dissertation research and present the plan before a departmental committee.  The thesis plan is a detailed document stating the issue the student wishes to address in a dissertation, the experimental design to be used, and the way the student will interpret the various possible results.  In essence, it is a proposal for a research project with predictions and preliminary data, rather than results.  The outline of the experiments should be sufficiently clear that the readers will fully understand the procedures; the plan should also include a timeline.

This plan should be completed as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the fourth year.  Dissertation research cannot proceed until the Thesis Plan has formally been approved.  With the committee’s approval, the student then prepares a dissertation.

Dissertation

The dissertation represents the student’s culminating piece of scholarly work. It establishes the start of a research career and the basis for postgraduate employment. The Graduate Board of the University administers the final oral examination, a defense of the thesis. The doctoral dissertation must be in a form suitable for and worthy of publication.

Financial Support

Support for graduate students comes from many different sources. Domestic and international students in good standing can expect to receive tuition remission and a stipend.

Stipend support is competitive with that at other institutions and provides sufficient funds to live modestly. Stipends may come from research grants held by faculty members, allowing students to collaborate and be paid as research assistants. The university also provides funds for teaching assistants, as well as special fellowships.

All students are encouraged to apply for national awards, fellowships, and scholarships (e.g., NSF Graduate Fellowships). Our students have been remarkably successful at winning these honors.

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is also affiliated with two diverse training programs supported by the Center for Hearing and Balance and the National Institute on Aging , including the NIA-supported training grant titled “Research Training in Age-Related Cognitive Disorders.” Qualified graduate students are encouraged to discuss relevant and appropriate training grant applications with their advisors. Stipend and tuition remission may be provided to accepted applicants through these and other training programs.

For further information on graduate study in psychology, contact the Academic Program Administrator for the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences .

Master of Arts in Psychology

A student who has been admitted into the Ph.D. program can earn a Master of Arts degree in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Ph.D. degree. Normally, candidates for the Ph.D. degree in psychology will qualify for the M.A. degree at the end of their second year, after having completed two area seminars and at least two courses in psychological research design and/or advanced statistics, provided that their performance is of the quality judged satisfactory for the M.A. level. There is no terminal master’s program.

Psychology PhD

Psychology as a scientific discipline aims to describe, understand, and predict the behavior of living organisms. In doing so, psychology embraces the many factors that influence behavior-from sensory experience to complex cognition, from the role of genetics to that of social and cultural environments, from the processes that explain behavior in early childhood to those that operate in older ages, and from typical development to pathological conditions. The Department of Psychology at Berkeley reflects the diversity of our discipline's mission covering six key areas of research: Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience; Clinical Science; Cognition; Cognitive Neuroscience; Developmental, and Social-Personality Psychology. Our program learning goals focus on honing methodological, statistical and critical thinking skills relevant to all areas of Psychology research, enabling students with sufficient breadth to retain perspective in the field of psychology and sufficient depth to permit successful independent and significant research.

• The major academic objectives of the PhD program are for students to:
• Develop an understanding of the different theoretical and empirical frameworks that have defined and shaped the field
• Develop an understanding of the central questions and issues in contemporary psychology
• Develop expertise in one or more relevant research methodologies
• Build expertise in formulating testable hypotheses and designing appropriate studies
• Hone ability to critically evaluate scientific research
• Develop expertise in statistics and advanced data analytic approaches
• Develop an awareness of the importance of science to humanity while recognizing its limits (i.e., some scientific knowledge is culture-specific and may not be applicable to the human condition universally)
• Develop competence as a teacher of undergraduates and mentor to graduate students

Students select one of the following concentrations:

Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience: The Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience area encompasses faculty and students united by a common interest in the neurobiological/physiological bases of behavior, including but not limited to circadian and seasonal rhythms, decision-making, sex differentiation and behavior, energy balance, birdsong and animal communication, animal spatial orientation and navigation, gene-environment interactions, selective attention and visual perception, social behavior, attachment, developmental processes, physiological substrates of emotion and stress, and motivation. The methodologies currently employed by faculty and students cover the entire spectrum from the behavioral study of animals and humans to computational, cellular, molecular and neuroimaging analyses.

Clinical Science: Graduate students in Clinical Science combine rigorous research with hands-on clinical experience. In addition, students take courses that cover general areas of psychological science as well as more specialized areas based on a students interests. Most students will spend four to six years in residence at Berkeley plus one year at a Clinical Internship site, at or near the completion of the dissertation. Degrees are awarded after completion of the internship, even if the dissertation is completed earlier. The faculty advisor/mentor plays an important role in a students training. At the beginning of Year 1, each student is matched with a faculty advisor, usually one of the core Clinical Science Program Faculty, who supervises the student's research. In subsequent years, the student is free to continue working with that person or to seek a new research advisor. In addition to research supervision, the advisor works with the student in planning a program that fits that student's interests, while at the same time meeting program requirements. If a student is conducting research under the supervision of someone other than a core Clinical Science Program Faculty member (e.g., a faculty member in another area of the Psychology Department), then a core Clinical Science Program Faculty member is assigned to advise that student in matters related program requirements.

Cognition: The Cognition Program brings together faculty and students engaged in behavioral and computational investigations of fundamental cognitive processes, including learning, memory, categorization, reasoning, language, and perception. Our interdisciplinary approach borrows methods and insights from the cognitive sciences and other areas within the department.

Cognitive Neuroscience: Programs in Cognitive Neuroscience focus on neuroimaging and neuropsychological approaches to human behavior. Functional neuroimaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), electroencephalography (EEG), and intracranial EEG (iEEG) are used to study the neural bases of human behavior. Neuropsychological methods assess varieties of psychological dysfunction associated with brain damage or disease. Areas of specialty within this track include Sensory and Perceptual Processes, Attention and Working Memory, Learning and Memory, Emotion, and Motor Control.

Developmental: Our research goal is to understand how the organism and its capabilities develop throughout the lifespan. Our interdisciplinary approach is multi-species, multi-system, and multidisciplinary in nature. We study change over time in cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and neural processes. Our explanations include both neural accounts of the plasticity that is observed in the developing brain and other systems, and computational and psychological accounts of development. The bi-directionality of these processes is emphasized, with the organism's genetically program development being influenced by its physical and social environments and in turn influencing those environments. Thus, our research is situated at the interface between the fields of developmental psychology, computational modeling, psycholinguistics, cognitive psychology, developmental cognitive neuroscience, social psychology, cultural psychology, and clinical psychology. Our research examines numerous areas of development, plasticity, and change including sensory processes, cognitive capacities, language, reasoning, everyday knowledge of the world, emotions, and social relationships. We examine both typical and atypical development, each providing rich insights for better understanding the other and suggesting new approaches for effective treatments and preventive interventions.

Social-Personality Psychology: The social-personality program is devoted to training graduate students for careers in research and teaching. The program faculty and several affiliates conduct research and provide intensive training in six core areas of the field: (1) Self and identity; (2) Social cognition; (3) Emotion, emotion regulation, and affective neuroscience; (4) Personality processes and adult development; (5) Interpersonal, intergroup, and intercultural processes; and (6) Power, hierarchy, and social class. In addition to training in these core areas, the program encourages graduate students to develop their own research interests and build an independent research program. The program is characterized by considerable breadth and diversity. It provides students with special research opportunities, such as access to unique longitudinal databases, multi-method approaches (self-report, observational, archival, life-data, physiological), and biological perspectives on social behavior (e.g., evolutionary, neuroimaging).

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Neuroscience

The Graduate Program in Neuroscience emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to understand the structure and function of the normal and diseased nervous system. The diversity of research represented in this program spans focus areas from molecular neuroscience and systems neurobiology, to functional neuroscience. Molecular neuroscience involves biochemical investigations at the cellular and molecular levels and includes studies on neurotransmitter systems, pharmacology of neurotransmission, interactions of drugs with receptors, gene regulation, molecular biology of neurological disease, and mechanisms of signal transduction. Systems neurobiology encompasses studies of multi-neuronal networks that range from neural circuitry underlying the control of cardiac and respiratory function to endocrine control, stress and pain mechanisms. Functional neuroscience includes the disciplines of neurology, biological psychology, and behavioral neuroscience. Students in the Graduate Program in Neuroscience are exposed to all focus areas, providing a strong inter-disciplinary foundation on which to build comprehensive and innovative research programs. The interdisciplinary nature of the Graduate Program in Neuroscience provides students with the breadth of knowledge and technical acumen that is highly sought in today’s competitive job market.  The Neuroscience PhD program is part of the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (GPiBS) umbrella program. Please visit the GPiBS page for information about the program and free application process.

Ranking Top 10 Graduate Programs in Experimental Psychology

• By Kristen Fescoe: BA Psychology; MS Clinical and Forensic Psychology
• Published November 20, 2014
• Last Updated November 20, 2023
• Read Time 16 mins

Do you want to work in a lab setting and perform research on human behavior and mental processes using the scientific method? Does the idea of reading case studies from many different areas of the field of experimental psychology sound exciting? This article will shed light in gathering data on the graduate programs available in the field of experimental psychology. The rise in the number of graduate programs in the field of experimental psychology is directly correlated to the importance that the field has in America. Psychologists in this field are the ones innovating methodologies and practices that are used every day all across the country. They provide practicing psychologists with up-to-date and accurate information on this ever-evolving psychology. With new opportunities popping up all over in the experimental psychology category, more programs are offering programs in experimental psychology.

Experimental psychology graduate programs are excellent opportunities for professionals interested in research for their entire careers. With a focus on teaching advanced experimental methods of research, experimental psychology programs provide students with ways to enhance their own research projects. The programs listed below have different specializations and methods of teaching but all are reputable degrees that will help students begin their experimental psychology careers .

Methodology

This ranking was created by utilizing information collected on the National Council for Education Statistics and its publicly available College Navigator database. An original pool of 40 schools was assembled by searching for graduate programs in experimental psychology. Each program was then independently reviewed to ensure that it met the criteria for this ranking. The final 10 schools were chosen based on the school’s total estimated in-state graduate tuition rate for the length of the program. The programs that are listed as having tuition paid by the university were ranked based on their ranking available from U.S. News and World Report.

10. The University of Memphis

Memphis, tennessee, master of science/doctor of philosophy in experimental psychology, tuition: tuition paid by university.

The University of Memphis offers a graduate program in experimental psychology that has a built-in master’s degree in the course of study. This is an apprentice-based model that focuses on students building their own training plans with the assistance of a mentor.

The program starts students off with graduate-level courses, enabling students to learn more about research design as well as methodology. Introductory courses in their chosen specialization are also available at this step. Students will need to complete:

• a minimum of 90 credit hours of coursework
• a master’s thesis
• the Mid-Point Project
• a doctoral dissertation

More information on this degree can be found by contacting the school’s graduate admissions office.

9. Washington State University at Vancouver

Vancouver, washington, doctor of philosophy in experimental psychology.

Washington State University of Vancouver has one of the oldest graduate programs in experimental psychology. This program is known for developing some of the best experimental psychologists in the country. These professionals routinely work in high-placed positions in the public and private sectors.

This program has five specialization areas, including:

• Behavior Analysis
• Biological-Psychology
• Sensation and Perception
• Social/Organizational Psychology

The program can be completed in five years and students may earn a master’s along the way. The program focuses on:

• research projects

This degree is also unique in that students are fully funded for the first year of study. After that, the school continues to pay for the degree so long as the student works at the school as an educator or as a researcher. This degree requires:

• a doctoral thesis
• a set of qualifying exams

8. The University of Louisville

Louisville, kentucky.

The University of Louisville offers a graduate program in experimental psychology. This degree is for professionals interested in working as researchers or academics in one of the core areas of psychology with a special focus in research.

This program is offered to students free of charge. Students take on assistantships and other funding in order to complete their studies. Core curriculum requirements for this degree are kept at a minimum to ensure that students spend the majority of their time focused on their work.

This degree requires:

• a minimum of 60 credit hours of coursework
• a dissertation
• a comprehensive final exam

More information can be found by contacting the school’s graduate admissions office.

7. Stony Brook University

Stony brook, new york, doctor of philosophy in cognitive science, quantitative concentration.

Stony Brook University offers a doctoral program in cognitive science that’s a great gateway for experimental psychologists. This research-focused program  provides students with state-of-the-art experimental psychology lab equipment and more for their research projects.

This is an interdisciplinary program that combines:

• linguistics
• computer science
• cognitive neuroscience

This program requires research papers annually. Along with a mentor, students produce research papers that will be submitted for publication. Students will also be required to present their papers at symposiums. Students can also take on the Quantitative Concentration, enabling them to teach at the university level. This degree requires:

• research papers
• a teaching practicum

More information is available through the school’s graduate admissions office.

6. The University of California – San Diego

La jolla, california, doctor of philosophy in psychology in cognitive psychology.

The graduate program in experimental psychology at University of California at San Diego is for students  interested in working as researchers or academics. This program enables students to be fully funded for the duration of their course of study. It even provides teaching assistants with a modest salary so that their needs are met.

There are five concentrations available with this degree:

• Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Psychology
• a first-year research project
• a qualifying exam

5. The University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, minnesota, quantitative/psychometric methods graduate program.

The University of Minnesota offers a graduate program in quantitative/psychometric methods for experimental psychologists interested in working with research methods. Students have the option to choose concentrations, including:

• Multi-Way Data Analysis
• Nonparametric Methods
• Multivariate Methodology

Students are paired with a mentor. They and have access to an interdisciplinary program that requires courses in fields such as:

• mathematics

Since this is a highly individualized program, students are encouraged to contact the school’s graduate admissions office to learn more about the degree and graduation requirements.

4. Yale University

New haven, connecticut, doctor of philosophy in psychology, cognitive psychology.

Yale University offers a doctoral degree in psychology that has an emphasis on experimental psychology. There are five concentrations that include:

• Neuroscience
• Clinical Psychology
• Social/Personality Psychology

The last four concentrations enable experimental psychologists to focus on their intended area of specialization. Yale University funds a student’s education in exchange for the student participating  as a teaching assistant or a researcher. This program is individualized, even in the specialization areas. It’s recommended that before students apply to the program that they contact the school’s graduate admissions office for more information.

3. The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor

Ann arbor, michigan, doctor of philosophy in psychology, concentration in cognition and cognitive neuroscience.

The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor offers a graduate program in psychology that provides concentration options for experimental psychologists. There is a total of six concentrations, including:

• Biopsychology
• Clinical Science
• Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
• Personality and Social Contexts

Students benefit from having their study fully funded by the college. They work as researchers or educators on campus in order to stay in the program. Each concentration could be considered its own program. Students have mentors in their specialization. They engage in research projects and apprenticeships that directly correlate to their chosen field.

More information on this degree, including graduation requirements and course offerings, can be found by contacting the school’s graduate admissions office.

2. Harvard University

Cambridge, massachusetts, doctor of philosophy in psychology, concentration in cognition, brain, and behavior.

Students who are accepted into the graduate program in psychology at Harvard University can enroll in the school’s Cognition, Brain and Behavior program. This program is for students interested in subfields within cognitive psych. Students learn the methodologies used in this field and use them in research projects and as part of studies that they participate in as researchers. Harvard University funds doctoral study provided that a student teaches undergraduate courses.

This degree is individualized to the student’s need. It’s highly recommended that a student contact the school’s graduate admissions office prior to applying to learn more about the program.

1. Stanford University

Stanford, california.

Stanford University offers a doctoral degree in cognitive psych. It is a great choice for students interested in experimental psychology. This is a five-year, full-time program of study that focuses on research and applied training. There are five different subfields in this degree, including:

• Developmental

Students are required to teach undergraduate courses during their course of study. In return, the school funds their program of study. Students are required:

• to complete a minimum of 135 units of coursework

Sample courses include:

• Foundations of Cognition
• Affective Science

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the history of experimental psychology.

Psychology is the study of human behavior. Experimental psychology is the investigation of psychological processes including:

George Trumbull Ladd brought experimental psychology to the U.S. He founded the experimental psychology lab at Yale. Other experimental psychologists have had a major impact on the field as well. Wilhelm Wundt, German scientist, wrote Principles of Physiological Psychology in 1874. Wilhelm Wundt also established the first experimental psychology lab. Some say the first experimental psychology textbook was written by William James in 1890. There is some debate about who wrote the first experimental psychology textbook.

What are the Different Types of Research?

• psychological research
• experimental research
• scientific research
• empirical research
• applied research

What are the Different Types of Psychological Methods?

• experimental methods
• research methods
• scientific methods

What are the Different Branches of Psychology?

• Experimental Psychology
• Physiological Psychology
• Educational Psychology

What are the Career Options for a Graduate Program in Experimental Psychology?

• Experimental Psychologists
• Research Analyst
• Human Factors Engineer
• Cognitive Neuroscience Research Associate
• User Experience Researcher
• Sleep and Fatigue Research Assistant
• Neuroscience Researcher
• College or University Professor
• Ethnographer
• Product User Researcher
• Quantitative Research Lead
• Usability Researcher
• Human Factors and User Experience Research Lead
• Aerospace Experimental Psychologists
• Neuroimaging Data Scientist

How Much Can You Earn in this Field?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( BLS ), the current average experimental psychologist salary is about $81,000 a year, depending on the region that the professional lives in. It is possible to make upwards of $180,000 a year with experience or a doctoral degree. These salary numbers do not reflect cost-of-living adjustments or any additional forms of compensation that may come with some positions.

Professionals in this field tend to work as academics or researchers. In some cases, they are both. Working as a professor brings in an average salary of $85,000 when working at a public college or university. Salaries at private institutions can reach up to $100,000 and are very competitive.

Where do experimental psychologists work? Experimental psychologists can work in the public sector. other experimental psychologists work in private sectors. These private sectors can include private businesses and in a lab setting. The highest-paying jobs tend to be with tech companies in the business sector. These jobs can regularly fetch up to $180,000, provided that a professional meets the noted requirements for the positions. Working as user experience researchers, human factors engineers, or consultants are high-paying jobs that experimental psychologists are trained to do.

What are the Various Disciplines of Experimental Psychology?

Experimental psychology is a sub-discipline of psychology and is a psychology research-based discipline. Experimental psychologists in this field do the work necessary to create the theories and models that licensed psychologists use in their everyday work. While it is considered a sub-discipline, it is one of the most critical aspects of this ever-growing field.

Experimental psychology is informed by:

Utilizing all of these disciplines creates an environment in which these professionals can work. Depending on the specialization within experimental psychology, pioneers in this field will be informed in some disciplines over others.

There are several specializations within experimental psychology. This is due to the research nature of the field. Some of these include:

• developmental processes
• sensation and perception

Other specializations, such as human factor engineering or user experience design, use computer science and engineering to create a unique career path forward for some psychologists.

Underlying all of the work that an experimental psychologist does are some core skills. Communication, research, critical thinking, and writing skills are integral to a professional completing a psychological research study and presenting the results. Because their work is based on learning new things from studies, they must be able to communicate their findings in a way that provides their audience with a comprehensive conclusion.

Is Licensure Necessary to Work as an Experimental Psychologist?

Yes, licensure is required for experimental psychologists. This is the standard for most psychology professions because the field has a lot of contact with the general public. They also make decisions that impact the public in different facets of their lives. Professionals will find that most jobs will require licensure or a demonstration of actively seeking licensure.

The licensure requirements for experimental psychologists can vary from state to state. Some require a doctorate in the field while others will provide a pathway with just completing experimental psychology masters programs . Around 3,000 supervised hours of practice is also required by most states to ensure that professionals meet the minimum work requirement for licensure. Students are highly encouraged to contact their state’s Board of Psychology to find out what requirements they must meet in order to sit for licensure.

Professionals who wish to work as educators at a college or university do not need to have a teaching license. This is because experimental psychology is generally only taught at institutions of higher education, not in high schools. In America, professorships are granted to those with at least a master’s degree in their field and previous work experience. This is enough to ensure that they can teach experimental psychology. Full-time professors usually hold a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology and have been published or have worked as researchers.

Are Internships Required for a Graduate Program in Experimental Psychology?

Internships are required for this program and are notoriously difficult to complete in certain areas of the country. Internships help pave a path forward for licensure because all licensing exams have a mandatory number of supervised work hours that are needed to qualify for the exam. Internships that fit the requirements for licensure as experimental psychologists are hard to come by. Students must be willing to wait up to a year before finding a suitable work placement.

There are more students in experimental psychology programs than there are available internships. Students must be aware that the internship process is competitive. They should apply to a wide array of internships and interview with every single place until they find a job. Additionally, students should start the internship search as soon as possible, which can be up to a year in advance. This will ensure they find a placement in time for graduation as well as meet the criteria for licensure.

Is There a Way to Streamline Earning a Master’s and a Doctorate Degree in Experimental Psychology?

Yes, although it is not a universal pathway and some schools may not provide this pathway. Many schools that offer a graduate degree in experimental psychology may also offer a doctorate in the field. If this is the case, the school may allow students who have earned an undergraduate degree in psychology to enter the Ph.D. program while earning their master’s “along the way.”

The term “along the way” refers to a student entering the Ph.D. program and completing their experimental psychology masters degree prior to moving into doctoral work. It essentially is a guaranteed spot in a doctoral program while a student is completing their master’s degree. This ensures they will not have to wait for placement at their school. These placements can be very competitive. Most schools enroll fewer than five students every year in their experimental psychology program.

Many schools do not offer this pathway, so it is up to the student to check with the school prior to applying for the program. Experimental psychology graduates who earn their master’s degree and then apply for the doctoral program at the same school are often given preference in the application process, making it an attractive pathway for most candidates. However, preference does not equal a guarantee of acceptance. Students should try their best to shine in the master’s program for a chance in doctoral programs.

Experimental psychology is a fast-growing field that provides psychologists in all specializations with the theories and models that are important to their work. While many professionals in the field are interested in practicing psychology, those who choose to research the field are the true pioneers who are opening the doors to understanding how humans think and how that information can be applied to different areas of life.

This ranking of the top 10 graduate programs in experimental psychology will serve as a resource for students interested in advancing their education in the field.

If your career goals include using the experimental method and scientific methods to conduct scientific research and experimental research on human behavior, improving research methods, conducting psychological research, and working in experimental research centers and presenting your research findings, it sounds like you would be pleased to work as an experimental psychologist.

This concludes our ranking of the Top 10 Graduate Programs in Experimental Psychology.

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School) 33 173.5 Psychology 33 176.0 32 176.0 32 176.0 32 179.0 31 179.0 31 179.0 31 181.5 30 181.5 30 183.5 29 183.5 29 185.0 Program Ended 24 Psychology Headlines From around the world. 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COA is part of the Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation (OPCA). OPCA contact information is as follows: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 Phone: 202-336-5979 TDD/TTY: 202-336-6123 Fax: 202-336-5978 Email: [email protected] https://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation Admission to the Program In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for graduate study, applicants must submit a completed graduate application form, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the General examination (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic) and Advanced Psychology test, three letters of recommendation, and copies of all college transcripts. The GRE Advanced Psychology test is recommended but not required. Those applicants to the Clinical Psychology program judged to be among the top applicants are invited for an interview, and the final selection is based on all information, including the interview. 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The university offers an online master’s in psychology program with two concentration options: industrial and organizational psychology, and life coaching and positive psychology. Both tracks require 30 credits and include core courses in lifespan development, personality development and research methods. All students also complete a capstone project. IWU delivers all online coursework asynchronously for maximum flexibility. Degree Credit Requirements: 30 credits Notable Major-Specific Courses: Lifespan development, theories of personality development, research methods in psychology Concentrations Available: Industrial and organizational psychology; life coaching and positive psychology $790/credit Headquartered in downtown Chicago, National Louis University features an online Master of Arts in psychology that students can complete in 18 months. The 36-credit curriculum includes four concentration options: general psychology, community psychology, psychological assessment and teaching of psychology. No matter their concentration, students in the program complete core foundational coursework in areas like abnormal and social psychology. Online courses at NLU may include both synchronous and asynchronous elements. $6,888/quarter Located in the Bay Area in Palo Alto, California, Palo Alto University focuses primarily on counseling and psychology programs. The university’s online Master of Science in psychology includes limited in-person requirements. Students who pursue the Ph.D. prep concentration must complete a one-week, on-campus residency focused on clinical interviewing. Learners can take a generalist track or pursue a concentration in forensic psychology or technology and mental health. The program uses Zoom to deliver synchronous coursework during the evenings. Application Fee: $80 Degree Credit Requirements: 37.5 to 47 credits Program Enrollment Options: Part-time Notable Major-Specific Courses: Research methods and statistics; child and adolescent development Concentrations Available: Ph.D. prep; technology and mental health; forensic psychology In-Person Requirements: Yes, for Ph.D. prep concentration $650/credit Located in Boca Raton, Florida, Lynn University offers an online Master of Science in psychology with either a generalist concentration or an industrial/organizational psychology concentration. In both cases, the curriculum requires 37 credits, and core courses include personality psychology, advanced social psychology, and scientific writing and analysis. All students complete a thesis with original research as a capstone requirement. Incoming students can apply to begin the program in the spring, summer or fall semesters. Degree Credit Requirements: 37 credits Notable Major-Specific Courses: Advanced research in psychology, personality psychology Concentrations Available: General psychology, industrial/organizational psychology Based out of Lynchburg, Virginia, Liberty University enrolls more than 135,000 students thanks in large part to its online programs. The university’s online master’s in applied psychology takes the typical student 18 months to complete. Students can choose between concentrations in general psychology, developmental psychology, industrial-organizational psychology and public mental health. No matter their concentration, distance learners must complete 36 credits and take core courses in areas like social psychology and the psychology of learning. Notable Major-Specific Courses: Social psychology, psychology of learning Concentrations Available: General psychology, developmental psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, public mental health $637/credit Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, Southern New Hampshire University is a private university primarily focused on online programs. The university’s online Master of Science in psychology offers three concentration options: forensic psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, and child and developmental psychology. All students must complete 36 credits and take core courses in areas like social psychology and cognitive processes. SNHU delivers all online coursework asynchronously, and the program does not include any in-person requirements. Notable Major-Specific Courses: Social psychology, cognitive processes Concentrations Available: Forensic psychology; industrial and organizational psychology; child and developmental psychology A master’s in psychology is a widely applicable degree for all types of students. Here’s why you might pursue an online psychology master’s degree. Master’s Degrees in Psychology: Fast Facts Nearly 25% of CEOs hold a master’s degree as their highest level of education. ( U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ) According to the American Psychological Association (APA), neuroscience is the most competitive psychological subfield at the master’s level, while counseling psychology accepts the highest percentage of students. Approximately 4 out of 5 graduate psychology students are women. (APA) Forty-three percent of graduate psychology students identify as BIPOC. (APA) The most diverse subfield of psychology among graduate students is developmental psychology. (APA) Should You Earn Your Degree Online? Online degrees have become more and more prevalent in recent years. However, they don’t suit all types of learners. To determine if distance learning is right for you, ask yourself a few key questions: What’s your budget? Distance learners generally avoid some costs associated with on-campus learning, including housing and transportation. Moreover, some public universities allow out-of-state distance learners to pay in-state or otherwise discounted tuition rates. What’s your learning style? Online learning requires plenty of discipline, organization, time management and self-motivation. If you rely on a peer group or the routine of a physical classroom for motivation, on-campus learning may provide a better fit. What are your other commitments? Flexibility is one of the main reasons many parents and working professionals opt for online learning. If you’ll have significant obligations outside of school, an asynchronous online program might help you juggle your studies with your other commitments. There are two important types of college accreditation to understand: institutional and programmatic. Institutional accreditation is non-negotiable. You should enroll at a school only if it’s institutionally accredited, as this is the only way you can qualify for federal student aid. Plus, Ph.D. programs, employers and credentialing bodies may not recognize degrees that come from unaccredited universities. The U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) oversee the agencies that manage the institutional accreditation process. These agencies evaluate schools for the quality of their finances, academics and faculty. To verify a prospective school’s accreditation status, you can visit its website or check the directory on CHEA’s website. Programmatic accreditation offers quality assurance and vetting in specific fields. Programmatic accreditation is uncommon among undergraduate and master’s-level psychology programs, though APA accreditation does apply to doctoral, postdoctoral residency and internship programs. Once you’ve determined that you want an online master’s degree in psychology, it’s time to decide where you should earn it. Here’s how to choose a school. Consider Your Future Goals Psychology is a wide-ranging field. To choose the right program and specialization for you, it’s best to determine your career goals before committing to any specific program. A master’s degree in general psychology can lead to careers in fields as diverse as public relations , education, human resources , user experience and marketing , among others. If you know you want to go into a specific field, such as industrial-organizational psychology , you may want to consider attending a psychology program that offers that specific specialization. If you don’t want to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation, and instead plan to continue your studies in a doctoral program, you should choose a master’s program with a significant research component. A completed thesis can help you take the next step into a Psy.D. program or a Ph.D. in psychology. Some master’s programs also offer Ph.D. prep concentrations, which explicitly prepare you to continue your career in academia. Understand Your Expenses and Financing Options Eliminating the one significant outlier (USC at $2,244), per-credit tuition rates for the 10 programs ranked in our guide range from $450 to $799. Over the course of a typical 36-credit master’s degree, these rates translate to approximately $16,000 to $29,000 in total tuition costs. As a comparison point, according to the National Center for Education Statistics , as of the 2021–22 academic year, the average annual tuition for a graduate program was $12,596 at public universities and $29,931 at private, nonprofit universities. To get help funding your education, the first step is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). The FAFSA is the portal to federal aid opportunities like grants, scholarships and loans, along with aid from other resources. You can also pursue graduate assistantships through your university. Keep in mind that some assistantships may be reserved for on-campus and Ph.D. students. How long does it take to get an online master’s degree in psychology? The 10 ranked programs in our guide generally take 12 to 18 months to complete. Keep in mind that completion times can vary depending on your school, program and enrollment status. What can I do with an online master’s in psychology? There are many psychology-related careers that you can pursue as a master’s degree holder, including market research analyst, user experience researcher, project manager , public relations specialist and human resources manager . Is an online master’s in psychology respected? Yes. As long as you attend an accredited university, a psychology master’s degree earned online carries the same weight as one earned in person. Can I do a master’s in psychology online? Yes, you can complete a master’s in psychology online. Many colleges offer fully online and hybrid psychology master’s programs. Is it better to get an M.S. or an M.A. in psychology? It depends on your goals. An M.A. in psychology often focuses on the applications of psychology, whereas an M.S. focuses more on research and scholarship. Mikeie Reiland is a writer who has written features for Oxford American, Bitter Southerner, Gravy, and SB Nation, among other publications. 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