QS Rank:

275

University of Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania
,United States

Program Rank

281

Program Name
PhD in Clinical Psychology (APA-accredited) and Developmental Psychology
Overview


Duration
60 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#62
US World and News Report
#144
The World University Rankings
#275
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile

Class Size
25

Average Age
22

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Diversity
Others:
12%New York:
7%Ohio:
10%Pennsylvania:
58%New Jersey:
8%Maryland:
6%Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate
84%

Job Placement
98%
Prospective Job Roles
Counselor
Child Psychologist
professor
Health Psychologist
Research Psychologist
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
Neuropsychologist
Sports Psychologist
Psychologist
Rehabilitation Psychologist
Gerontology Psychologist
Military Psychologist
Top recruiters






Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include Psychology.

At least 3.4 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 16 years of bachelor degree.

At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.
English Proficiency Tests
TOEFL
90
IELTS
7
DUOLINGO
120
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 75.00
Transcript
Statement of Purpose
Passport
Resume
IELTS
Academic LOR
Professional LOR
Application Deadlines
Final | |
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Fall | Dec 1, 2025 |
FAQs
- The program trains students in socio-emotional, cognitive, perceptual, motor, language, communicative, and social-cognitive development across the lifespan.
- Yes, the program is highly research-oriented and is a founding member of the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science (APCS).
- Faculty are nationally recognized leaders, including presidents of professional societies, journal editors, and recipients of major research grants.
- Graduates are prepared for academic, research, and clinical careers, with a strong foundation in clinical science and evidence-based practice.
- Students receive training in evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and family systems therapies, and gain hands-on experience at the university’s Clinical Psychology Center.
- The program follows a clinical science model, emphasizing both rigorous research and comprehensive clinical training.
- Yes, the program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) through 2034 and by the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS).
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