PhD in Psychology

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

22

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

International:

10%

Others:

15%

United States:

40%

Minnesota:

45%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

84%

Job Placement

90%

Top recruiters

Boston Consulting Group

Accenture

EY

PwC

Google

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$31,212 / year

Overall Cost

$46,212 / year

FAQs

• What are the main components and requirements of the program?
  
  First-year research project Preliminary written and oral examinations Dissertation and final oral examination Required coursework and 24 thesis credits Research competency and quantitative analysis skills Teaching competency and mentoring experience Participation in departmental, university, and national service
• How long does the PhD program take to complete?
  
  The program is full-time and residential, typically taking five to six years to complete. For Clinical and CSPR students, a pre-doctoral internship is required and usually completed in the sixth year
• What are the areas of specialization in the PhD program?
  
  Students are admitted to and complete the curriculum for one of seven areas of specialization, including Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Clinical Science and Psychopathology Research (CSPR), Counseling, Industrial/Organizational, Personality, Social, and Quantitative/Psychometric Methods
• Does the Department of Psychology offer a terminal master’s degree?
  
  No, the department does not admit students to a terminal master’s degree. Students in the PhD program may earn a master’s degree on the way to their doctorate, but all admissions are for the PhD only
• What financial support is available?
  
  All admitted PhD students receive five years of fully funded support, which includes full tuition, health insurance, and a stipend, contingent on satisfactory progress