PhD in Psychology

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

30%

International:

26%

California:

44%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

89%

Job Placement

90%

Top recruiters

Boston Consulting Group

Accenture

EY

PwC

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$35,941 / year

Overall Cost

$50,941 / year

FAQs

• What are the career outcomes for graduates?
  
  Graduates are prepared for academic, research, and clinical careers in universities, research institutes, government, and industry
• How long does it take to complete the PhD?
  
  Most students complete the PhD in approximately 5–6 years. Advancement to candidacy typically occurs by the middle of the fourth year. The university does not permit students to remain beyond eight years
• What is the structure and focus of the PhD program?
  
  The program is research-intensive. Students work closely with faculty advisors in an apprenticeship model, conducting original research from the first year. Coursework includes seminars, proseminars, and statistics. Students also gain teaching experience as teaching assistants (TAs)
• What are the main areas of emphasis in the PhD program?
  
  The program provides advanced training in research across core subfields of experimental psychology, including behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, sensation and perception, and social psychology. There is also a joint doctoral program in Clinical Psychology with San Diego State University (SDSU)
• What graduate degrees does UCSD offer in psychology?
  
  UCSD offers a PhD in Psychology. There is no terminal master’s or PsyD program; students are admitted directly to the PhD track.