PhD in Psychology

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

1%

Asian:

22%

Black or African American:

6%

Hispanic:

15%

White:

44%

Two or More Races:

12%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

84%

Job Placement

93%

Top recruiters

Boston Consulting Group

Accenture

KPMG

EY

PwC

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$33,171 / year

Overall Cost

$48,171 / year

FAQs

• What are the application requirements and deadlines?
  
  GRE scores are not required for admissions. All applicants must submit an online application through the UW Graduate School and pay the application fee. The application for Autumn 2025 admission opens September 1, 2025, and the deadline is December 1, 2025.
• How long does the PhD program take to complete?
  
  Most students complete the program in about 5–6 years, depending on their area of specialization and research progress
• What is the focus and structure of the PhD program?
  
  The program is flexible and research-oriented, designed to prepare students for careers in research and scholarship. Students engage in research from the outset and can tailor their studies to their interests within the program’s specializations.
• What are the areas of specialization in the PhD program?
  
  The PhD program offers training in several areas: Animal Behavior, Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Child Clinical Psychology, Cognition and Perception, Developmental, Social and Personality, and Quantitative Psychology. There are also options for advanced data science.
• Does the University of Washington offer a terminal master’s in psychology?
  
  No, the PhD program does not admit students whose goal is a terminal master’s degree. However, students may earn an MS in Psychology on their way to the PhD. For those interested in a master’s-only degree, the department offers an MA in Applied Child & Adolescent Psychology: Prevention & Treatment