New Hampshire Doctorate Psychology Programs

As more and more people recognize the need to take care of their mental health as they do their physical health, the U.S. is faced with the reality that there’s a serious shortage of trained professionals who can help others deal with their emotional and behavioral problems.

That’s a big reason why the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree was first developed in the late 1960s, as it’s a doctoral degree that’s more focused on the clinical and hands-on practice of psychology than the academic research focus that’s a hallmark of most other doctoral programs.

Students in New Hampshire have a few opportunities for degree programs that will set them on the path to a career in psychology. Let’s take a look at the degrees and licensure requirements in the state of New Hampshire.

What’s On This Page

• Quick Facts
• New Hampshire PsyD Programs
• New Hampshire Psychologist Requirements
• New Hampshire Doctorate Salary Outlook

List of PsyD Degree Programs in New Hampshire

A total of three psychology doctorates are available in the state of New Hampshire, and two of the three are Psy.D. degrees, while the third is a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Take a closer look at the specifics and vital stats of each program.

Antioch University New England

Antioch University’s Keene campus is home to a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology that first earned APA accreditation in 1986. Antioch New England students also benefit from the operation of several psychological service and research centers housed at the New Hampshire campus. A total of 170 students have completed the program since 2009, and they’ve earned licensure at an 88% clip.

• Institution type: Private
• Campus: Keene
• Annual tuition: $37,986
• Degrees offered: PsyD in Clinical Psychology
• Accreditation: APA
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Rivier University

Rivier’s newly APA-accredited Psy.D. (2019) has a unique dual focus in counseling and school psychology, which are two of the most popular specialty areas within the Psy.D. community. Students complete quite a lengthy internship (2,000 hours) in the final year of the program, further setting it apart among others in psychology. Only four students have completed the program since its inception, and so far the licensure rate is 25%.

• Institution type: Private
• Campus: Nashua
• Annual tuition: $12,960
• Degrees offered: PsyD in Counseling and School Psychology
• Accreditation: APA, preliminary
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Other Psychology Doctorates in New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire

Though it’s not accredited by the APA, the University of New Hampshire’s Ph.D. in Psychology offers unique educational opportunities. Students can choose from three specialty areas — brain, development and social psychology, and since it’s a traditional Ph.D. program, those who are accepted generally do not pay tuition in exchange for a teaching or research assistantship position.

• Institution type: Public
• Campus: Durham
• Annual tuition: Students receive tuition remission and annual stipends
• Degrees offered: PhD in Psychology
• Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education
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How to Become a Psychologist in New Hampshire

For those who wish to begin professional work as psychologists in New Hampshire, securing an approved state license is vital. The state has set forth several requirements before a license can be granted. Let’s take a look at the process involved in becoming a licensed psychologist in New Hampshire.

1. Complete your undergraduate program, ideally in psychology. While a bachelor’s in psychology is not a requirement for the state to grant you a license, majoring in psychology in college makes a person a much more attractive candidate for graduate programs. If not a psychology major, prospective psychologists should have a degree in a closely related field, such as social work or statistics. Remember that some doctoral programs may require non-psychology majors to complete remedial work or even a master’s degree in the field.
2. Get your doctorate. New Hampshire requires applicants for licensure to complete a doctoral degree, which can include a Psy.D. or Ph.D. Applicants would be well-advised to complete their training in an APA-accredited program, but it’s not a requirement. Those who attend non-APA-accredited schools will have to provide additional documentation of the program’s merits when they apply. Also, students who participate in Psy.D. or Ph.D. programs that take place entirely or primarily online must provide documentation that they completed an internship of at least one year, or about 1,500 hours.
3. Apply for licensure. In addition to the above educational requirements, applicants must also complete 1,500 hours of postdoctoral supervised experience. Other requirements include submitting to a criminal background check, including fingerprints, as well as completing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology with a minimum score of 500. References and essay requirements also apply.
4. Maintain licensure. Psychologist licenses expire in New Hampshire every other year, and professionals are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education every renewal period.

New Hampshire Clinical Psychologist Salary and Job Outlook

The average worker in New Hampshire makes about $54,000 per year, but clinical, counseling and school psychologists are paid considerably more, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, the average salary in New Hampshire is $89,000, 14th-highest in the U.S.

Not only are they usually well-paying, but clinical psychologist jobs should become much more common in New Hampshire over the next 10 years. While all jobs in the U.S. are expected to grow by about 5%, psychologist openings in New Hampshire are projected to expand by 12.2%.