Doctor of Psychology Programs in America
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Stanford University Department of Humanities and Sciences
- Stanford, CA ·
- Stanford University ·
- Graduate School
Stanford University, Graduate School, STANFORD, CA.
Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Cambridge, MA ·
- Harvard University ·
- · Rating 4.56 out of 5 9 reviews
Harvard University, Graduate School, CAMBRIDGE, MA. 9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars. Featured Review: Other says I am Harvard Extension School student pursuing a master degree, ALM, in sustainability. I have achieved a 3.89 in this program so far and have qualified, applied, and accepted as a 'Special Student'... Read 9 reviews.
The Graduate School at Duke
- Durham, NC ·
- Duke University ·
- · Rating 4.8 out of 5 5 reviews
Duke University, Graduate School, DURHAM, NC. 5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars. Featured Review: Current Master's student says The program is the best in the nation. It is the origin of the profession and it has helped developed it to what it is today. They seem to ver much involve alumni and are involved in your future. Read 5 reviews.
Virginia Commonwealth University
- Graduate School ·
- RICHMOND, VA
- · Rating 4.4 out of 5 127
University of La Verne
- LA VERNE, CA
- · Rating 4.49 out of 5 73
University of Pittsburgh
- PITTSBURGH, PA
- · Rating 4.46 out of 5 81
School of Arts & Sciences - University of Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia, PA ·
- University of Pennsylvania ·
University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Rice School of Social Sciences
- Houston, TX ·
- Rice University ·
Blue checkmark. Rice University, Graduate School, HOUSTON, TX.
Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
- Evanston, IL ·
- Northwestern University ·
Northwestern University, Graduate School, EVANSTON, IL.
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College of Arts and Science
- Nashville, TN ·
- Vanderbilt University ·
Vanderbilt University, Graduate School, NASHVILLE, TN.
Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies
- Hanover, NH ·
- Dartmouth College ·
- · Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
Dartmouth College, Graduate School, HANOVER, NH. 1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars. Featured Review: Alum says I had a beautiful life-changing experience at the grand Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. The Guarini graduate program MALS created so many beautiful opportunities in interdisciplinary... Read 1 reviews.
College of Arts and Letters - University of Notre Dame
- Notre Dame, IN ·
- University of Notre Dame ·
- · Rating 4.5 out of 5 2 reviews
University of Notre Dame, Graduate School, NOTRE DAME, IN. 2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars. Featured Review: Doctoral Student says The faculty at Notre Dame is excellent. The student to professor ratio makes for a wonderful one to one interaction between students and teachers. At Notre Dame, my interests, dreams, goals, research... Read 2 reviews.
Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
- Los Angeles, CA ·
- University of Southern California ·
University of Southern California, Graduate School, LOS ANGELES, CA.
Cornell University College of Arts & Sciences
- Ithaca, NY ·
- Cornell University ·
Cornell University, Graduate School, ITHACA, NY.
Rackham School of Graduate Studies
- Ann Arbor, MI ·
- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor ·
- · Rating 4.86 out of 5 7 reviews
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Graduate School, ANN ARBOR, MI. 7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says The Landscape Architecture program at UMich School for Environment and Sustainability is rooted in advancing sustainable design and ecological function, rather than pure aesthetics. We have some... Read 7 reviews.
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Graduate School of Arts & Sciences - Georgetown University
- Nw Washington, DC ·
- Georgetown University ·
- · Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
Georgetown University, Graduate School, NW WASHINGTON, DC. 2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says The program is highly practical. The professors explain concepts in class and give us home works to submit on each topic discussed on a weekly basis. This enables us to grasp the concepts more. We... Read 2 reviews.
UCLA College of Letters and Science
- University of California - Los Angeles ·
- · Rating 3 out of 5 1 review
University of California - Los Angeles, Graduate School, LOS ANGELES, CA. 1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars. Read 1 reviews.
Krieger School of Arts & Sciences
- Baltimore, MD ·
- Johns Hopkins University ·
- · Rating 4.52 out of 5 21 reviews
Johns Hopkins University, Graduate School, BALTIMORE, MD. 21 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says Starting this fall, my graduate journey is set to begin on an exciting note. I’ve already connected with two professors who have proven to be incredibly supportive and kind. I can't wait to dive into... Read 21 reviews.
Dietrich College of Humanities & Social Sciences
- Pittsburgh, PA ·
- Carnegie Mellon University ·
Blue checkmark. Carnegie Mellon University, Graduate School, PITTSBURGH, PA.
The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences - University of Virginia
- Charlottesville, VA ·
- University of Virginia ·
- · Rating 4 out of 5 1 review
University of Virginia, Graduate School, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. 1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars. Featured Review: Alum says Very good in some areas, excellent in other areas, many academic choices available in all areas of study Read 1 reviews.
Laney Graduate School
- Atlanta, GA ·
- Emory University ·
Emory University, Graduate School, ATLANTA, GA. 2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says I chose the graduate programs at Emory because they are ranked among the best in the country. The school of nursing also provides the clinical experiences, something many of the online only nurse... Read 2 reviews.
UC Berkeley College of Letters & Science
- Berkeley, CA ·
- University of California - Berkeley ·
Blue checkmark. University of California - Berkeley, Graduate School, BERKELEY, CA.
College of Arts & Sciences - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC ·
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ·
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Graduate School, CHAPEL HILL, NC.
College of Liberal Arts - University of Texas - Austin
- Austin, TX ·
- University of Texas - Austin ·
University of Texas - Austin, Graduate School, AUSTIN, TX.
College of Arts and Sciences - Lehigh University
- Bethlehem, PA ·
- Lehigh University ·
Blue checkmark. Lehigh University, Graduate School, BETHLEHEM, PA.
Virginia Tech College of Science
- Blacksburg, VA ·
- Virginia Tech ·
Virginia Tech, Graduate School, BLACKSBURG, VA.
College of Public Health & Health Professions - University of Florida
- Gainesville, FL ·
- University of Florida ·
Blue checkmark. University of Florida, Graduate School, GAINESVILLE, FL. 1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars. Featured Review: Doctoral Student says My experience in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Florida has overall been a good one. Faculty and staff are overall very supportive and have accommodated/helped me through... Read 1 reviews.
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences - Boston University
- Boston, MA ·
- Boston University ·
Blue checkmark. Boston University, Graduate School, BOSTON, MA.
Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- University of Pittsburgh ·
College of Graduate & Interdisciplinary Studies - North Dakota State University
- North Dakota State University Graduate School ·
- BETHLEHEM, PA
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Explore the 10 Best Graduate Clinical Psychology Programs
Graduates with Ph.D. degrees in clinical psychology often work in academia.
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Clinical psychologists help treat mental illness.
With the rise in mental health awareness, clinical psychology has become an attractive career path for those who care about mental health issues. Clinical psychologists diagnose and treat mental health problems and often work in private practice or health care facilities. These are the Best Graduate Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programs , based on the results of peer assessment surveys sent by U.S. News to academics in the field in fall 2019.
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- 10 (tie). Harvard University
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Peer reputation score (scale of 1-5) : 4.3
Key facts about the program: "The main emphasis of the program is research, especially on severe psychopathology," Harvard's website explains. "The program includes research, course work, and clinical practica, and usually takes five years to complete." Required courses for the program include classes in psychological testing, diagnostic interviewing and psychometric theory.
Learn more about Harvard University .
Indiana University |
- 10 (tie). Indiana University—Bloomington
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Key facts about the program: This graduate program is very small and highly selective; it usually admits between three and five students per year. The curriculum of each student is tailored to the needs of that student, which means that students can define their own majors. "We have minimal course requirements, which enables our students to learn by doing," the program website states.
Learn more about Indiana University—Bloomington .
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- 10 (tie). Pennsylvania State University—University Park
Location: University Park, Pennsylvania
Key facts about the program: This clinical psychology Ph.D. program offers two tracks, one that focuses on adults and another that focuses on children. Doctoral students generally spend three to four years on coursework, and then spend a year apiece on producing a dissertation and completing a predoctoral internship. "The program includes courses in clinical psychology, neuroscience, personality, research design, psychopathology, psychotherapy, clinical assessment, and statistics," the Penn State website explains.
Learn more about Pennsylvania State University—University Park .
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- 10 (tie). Temple University
Location: Philadelphia
Key facts about the program: "The overarching mission of the program is to train creative and accomplished clinical scientists who produce, consume, and disseminate psychological science and who function successfully in academic, research, and applied settings," the program website states. From the start of their Ph.D. program, Temple University clinical psychology graduate students gain research and clinical experience, and they receive education on mental, behavioral and emotional disorders, according to the university.
Learn more about Temple University .
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- 10 (tie). University of Colorado—Boulder
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Key facts about the program: The university's clinical psychology Ph.D. students are encouraged to work on interdisciplinary projects, according to the university website, which notes that the school has several interdisciplinary academic institutes that relate to clinical psychology. These include the Institute for Behavioral Genetics, the Institute of Behavioral Science and the Institute of Cognitive Science. The clinical psychology graduate program also operates several clinics, such as The Raimy Psychology Clinic, Sutherland Center for Bipolar Disorder, The Attention Behavior and Learning Clinic, and Brain Behavior Clinic.
Learn more about the University of Colorado—Boulder .
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- 10 (tie). University of Michigan—Ann Arbor
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Key facts about the program: Alumni of this program often find jobs at top-flight academic institutions. "Our recent graduates have obtained post-doctoral appointments at some of the most prestigious programs such as the University of Minnesota, UCLA, and the University of Pittsburgh Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic," the program website states. "Our graduates also hold tenure track positions at leading universities such as the University of Michigan, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Emory University, and NYU."
Learn more about the University of Michigan—Ann Arbor .
The University of Texas at Austin |
- 10 (tie). University of Texas—Austin
Location: Austin, Texas
Peer reputation score (scale of 1-5): 4.3
Key facts about the program: Doctoral students must complete four years of graduate-level coursework, a second-year research project and a clinical practicum sequence to gain hands-on experience interacting with patients. They also need to finish a one-year predoctoral internship at a specific treatment site and successfully defend a dissertation in order to qualify for a doctorate. It typically takes six years, particularly for students who want to compete for academic positions, to complete the program, according to university faculty.
Learn more about the University of Texas—Austin .
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- 10 (tie). Washington University in St. Louis
Location: St. Louis
Key facts about the program: This clinical science training program is accredited by the American Psychological Association and the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System, according to the program website. Students sometimes specialize in neuropsychology, clinical aging or health psychology. "Our students do not need to choose whether they will be scientists or practitioners; they must see these activities as being inherently intertwined, and they must be able to function in both roles," the program website states.
Learn more about Washington University in St. Louis .
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- 8 (tie). University of Pennsylvania
Peer reputation score (scale of 1-5) : 4.4
Key facts about the program: This program is tailored to the needs of aspiring clinical researchers, according to the program website. "Clinical training (in assessment, diagnosis and psychotherapy) is seen as an integral part of the education of highly qualified, creative clinical scientists," the website states, adding that "the principal goal of Penn clinical students is to become expert psychological scientists, not simply expert clinicians, and the program is designed to support that goal."
Learn more about the University of Pennsylvania .
University of Pittsburgh |
- 8 (tie). University of Pittsburgh
Location: Pittsburgh
Key facts about the program: The mission of this program is to prepare future research scientists to conduct groundbreaking research on mental health issues and to advance understanding of those issues, according to the university. "Program faculty members include presidents of national organizations, journal editors, and members of federal grant review committees," the program website states. "Faculty research funding was several million dollars for the past year, which supports extensive laboratory facilities."
Learn more about the University of Pittsburgh .
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- 5 (tie). University of Minnesota—Twin Cities
Location: Minneapolis
Peer reputation score (scale of 1-5) : 4.5
Key facts about the program: According to the university, the Clinical Science and Psychopathology Research program's faculty particularly excel in personality and behavioral genetic research, as well as research into psychological disorders. The program's faculty conduct psychological experiments and epidemiological studies. "Our program is designed to train students who wish to become academic clinical psychologists or research scientists, although of course graduates will also find themselves well-prepared for various careers as clinicians or more applied researchers," the university website states.
Learn more about the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities .
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- 5 (tie). University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Key facts about the program: A goal of the Ph.D. program in clinical psychology is to prepare students to become excellent researchers who can discover new information about mental health conditions and potential treatments, according to the university website. "Our training program is primarily an apprenticeship for a career that will encompass making significant contributions to scientific clinical psychology," the university website states. "The program is not appropriate for those interested solely in clinical practice and not in research."
Learn more about the University of Washington .
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- 5 (tie). University of Wisconsin—Madison
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Key facts about the program: Because this program involves mentorships between faculty and students, one of its admissions criteria is the alignment of student and faculty research interests, according to the university website. Most students selected for the program majored in psychology, but some have majors in other related academic disciplines. The university encourages prospective clinical psychology students to conduct research on the school's faculty in this field.
Learn more about the University of Wisconsin—Madison .
Stony Brook University |
- 3 (tie). Stony Brook University—SUNY
Location: Stony Brook, New York
Peer reputation score (scale of 1-5) : 4.6
Key facts about the program: This Ph.D. program in clinical psychology is most appropriate for students interested in either a research or academic career, according to the Stony Brook University website. The program historically placed a heavy emphasis on behavioral psychology, but it has evolved to embrace a broader array of psychological perspectives while still providing a strong foundation in behavioral psychology. The program is designed to teach students how to take an empirical approach to the practice of psychology, according to the university.
Learn more about Stony Brook University .
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- 3 (tie). University of California—Berkeley
Location: Berkeley, California
Key facts about the program: Doctoral students are matched with a faculty mentor at the beginning of their first year, and that person oversees the student's research, according to the university. The psychology clinical science program involves a combination of research and "hands-on clinical experience," according to the program website. It includes a one-year clinical internship. Berkeley's program is a member of the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science, a coalition of doctoral programs that is focused on advancing clinical science.
Learn more about the University of California—Berkeley .
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- 2. University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Peer reputation score (scale of 1-5) : 4.7
Key facts about the program: Students in this program have a choice between two tracks, one focused on adult mental health and the other on the mental well-being of children and families. "We emphasize training in clinically-informed research and evidence-based clinical work and recognize that students have varying career aspirations that may evolve over the course of graduate training," the program website states.
Learn more about the University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill .
- 1. University of California—Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles
Peer reputation score (scale of 1-5) : 4.8
Key facts about the program: This is a six-year, full-time-only Ph.D. program. UCLA's psychology department does not offer separate M.A. or Psy.D. programs. The Ph.D. course of study includes a full-time, one-year internship. The Ph.D. program's mission is to train influential experts in the field of clinical psychology.
Learn more about the University of California—Los Angeles .
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