PhD in Psychology

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

30%

Wisconsin:

45%

Illinois:

11%

Minnesota:

8%

Iowa:

6%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

89%

Job Placement

75%

Top recruiters

Harvard University

Columbia University

Stanford University

University of Pennsylvania

Johns Hopkins University

University of Texas at Austin

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$42,101 / year

Overall Cost

$57,101 / year

FAQs

• What are the career outcomes for graduates?
  
  Graduates are prepared for academic, clinical, research, and other professional careers. Many students publish research before earning their degree and go on to positions in universities, research centers, and clinical settings
• How long does the PhD take to complete?
  
  The required curriculum may take more than five years to complete, depending on the area and student progress
• How is research training structured?
  
  The program uses a mentor model: students are admitted based on alignment with faculty research interests and work closely with their faculty mentor. This relationship integrates theory, research, and applied training
• What is the training model for the Clinical Psychology program?
  
  The Clinical Psychology PhD follows a scientist–practitioner model, integrating research and clinical practice. The program aims to produce graduates who can both create new knowledge in psychopathology and practice professional clinical psychology grounded in empirical science. Students develop expertise in both assessment and treatment of psychopathology
• Is there a terminal master’s degree?
  
  No, the department does not offer a terminal master’s in psychology. Students may earn a master’s degree en route to the PhD, but all admissions are for the PhD program
• What areas of concentration are offered in the PhD program?
  
  The program offers six main areas of concentration (area groups): Biological Clinical Cognitive and Cognitive Neuroscience Developmental Perception Social and Personality Students are typically admitted into one of these areas, but there is also an Individualized Graduate Major for those whose interests cross traditional boundaries.