Universities in North America
195 PhD Programs in Psychology in North America
- programs
- 195 programs
- universities
- 76 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 25,758 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as PhD in Psychology in North America and Doctorate in Psychology in North America.
North America has 195 phd programs in psychology open to international students, at 76 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 25,758 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 14,040 USD and 32,108 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Psychology programs
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Specializations within psychology
Top universities for Psychology in North America
Ranked by how many psychology programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick (7)
- University of Iowa (6)
- University of Kentucky (6)
- West Virginia University (6)
- George Washington University (6)
- Central Michigan University (5)
- University of Minnesota (5)
- Virginia Commonwealth University (5)
- East Carolina University (5)
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (5)
January intake in North America
20 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Psychology — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Health Psychology (Clinical Health) — East Carolina University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Clinical Psychology — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Psychology — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in School Psychology — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Psychology — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Psychology in North America: common questions
- How many psychology programs are there in North America?
- 195 psychology phd programs at 76 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a psychology degree in North America cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in psychology in North America is 25,758 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 14,040 USD and 32,108 USD a year.
- Can I study psychology in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the psychology programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (195 of 195).
- Are any of these psychology programs available online?
- 5 of the 195 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
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