How long does it take to complete a doctoral degree in psychology?

APA's Center for Workforce Studies collects data pertaining to time to degree through the biennial Doctoral Employment Survey. Also, the National Science Foundation reports time to degree for PhDs in psychology. Some measurements take into account the time from initial enrollment in graduate study to degree completion; others measure time from receipt of baccalaureate degree to completion of the graduate degree.

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