PhD in Psychology

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

2%

Two or more races:

3%

Asian:

20%

Black or African American:

6%

Hispanic or Latino:

13%

White:

56%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

94%

Job Placement

95%

Top recruiters

Boston Consulting Group

Accenture

KPMG

EY

PwC

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

FAQs

• What is the structure and focus of the PhD program?
  
  The program is research-intensive and designed to prepare students for careers in academia, research, and applied settings. Students are involved in research from the beginning of their training and can tailor their studies to their interests within the six core areas or joint programs
• What are the research strengths and areas of the program?
  
  The program is nationally recognized for excellence in research and teaching. Faculty research covers a wide range of topics, including cognitive and affective neuroscience, developmental psychopathology, risk and resilience, violence and trauma, cross-cultural clinical problems, and more. The department emphasizes interdisciplinary and collaborative research, including partnerships with other departments and research centers on campus
• What are the main admission requirements?
  
  Applicants must have a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Admission is highly competitive, and only students of exceptional promise are likely to be admitted
• Does the department offer a terminal master’s degree?
  
  No, the Department of Psychology does not offer a terminal master’s program. All applicants are evaluated for their potential to complete the doctorate
• What graduate psychology degrees are offered at the University of Michigan?
  
  The Department of Psychology offers a PhD program in six areas: Brain & Behavior, Clinical Science, Cognition & Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, Personality & Social Contexts, and Social Psychology. There are also three joint PhD programs: Education and Psychology, Social Work and Psychology, and Psychology and Women’s & Gender Studies