PhD in Psychometrics
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- On-Campus
Advance your sophisticated statistical and analytical capabilities to improve decision-making in education and organizations. Go beyond human behavior and become an innovator in addressing issues and informing policy.
Transform Your Future with the PhD in Psychometrics
The psychometrics PhD program from Morgan State University will help you realize your potential to optimize human development and learning. Our uniquely designed psychometrics doctoral program ranks seventh among similar programs nationwide and is the only graduate-level degree of its type at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Advance your education with interdisciplinary learning, research, and a supportive community. Do not just dream of a new career—turn it into reality by working hard and taking advantage of the resources we have to offer.
Take six core courses and then choose from electives that set you up for success
Pursue one program track that includes coursework and a dissertation
Study on campus
Complete your degree in as little as 36 months or take up to five years
Why Morgan?
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We take pride in our diversity and international-friendly community. Over 20% of Morgan students identify as nonblack, coming from the United States or places like Africa, China, Saudi Arabia, and more.
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In 2018, Morgan became a Carnegie-classified R2 doctoral university with high research activity. We are dedicated to supporting students and faculty with innovative research projects.
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Morgan is first among all HBCUs for Fulbright Scholars. Our students excel in their fields, pursuing higher levels of research and achievement.
Advance in Your Professional Career
There is no better time than now to pursue an advanced career in psychometrics—an occupation that only continues to grow. The PhD in Psychometrics will bring you closer to your future endeavors and will prepare you for academic and professional pathways full of growth and opportunity. Join the innovative statisticians solving the problems of today and tomorrow in private industry, government, and academia.
Learn In-Demand Skills
Acquire advanced quantitative and research skills related to human development and learning. Access in-demand skills you need to apply this knowledge to a career in instruction, industry, business, and health care.
Designing assessments
Advanced statistical analyses
Test and assessment design and validation
Research design
Statistical software
Secure Your Ideal Career
Once you graduate, you will have the expertise needed to advance in your career. Professionals with this degree can earn $80,000 or more. These are just some of the many job titles in psychometrics.
Psychometrician
Instructor and/or Professor
Research Fellow
Biostatistician
Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships
Find the competitive edge you have been seeking. Maximize your potential with real-world experiences outside the classroom, including career-oriented internships, advanced research, and networking events in the Baltimore-Washington metropolis. Our students have interned at the American Institutes for Research, the Institution for Education Sciences, and the National Center for Education Statistics. Make connections in the community. Collaborate with our award-winning faculty. Here, you have every opportunity you need to thrive.
Engage in Community Programs
Make a difference in Northeast Baltimore neighborhoods while advancing your career. The Morgan Community Mile is a university-community partnership that improves the area’s quality of life and economic prosperity.
Contribute to Our Legacy of Excellence
At Morgan, student success is our top priority. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning environment in which your academic, intellectual, and personal growth excel far beyond your expectations and long after graduation. As one of the largest producers of STEM graduates and STEM-employed alumni in Maryland, we have a strong history of guiding students toward success no matter what the challenge. Just like our distinguished alumni before you, you can accomplish the unimaginable. We are confident you will become part of our legacy of excellence.
- Atia Sharmeen, MPH (Master of Public Health) '19
Financial Support Makes Things Possible
Choosing the right psychometrics doctoral program is a big decision—and we are here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education. Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for Graduate Funding. We also offer two types of Graduate Assistantships: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs). Both provide special learning opportunities in exchange for a stipend/salary and Tuition Award. In addition, by simply filing your FAFSA each year, you will be able to participate in the Federal Plus Loans and Federal Direct Loan Programs. With proper planning, going back to graduate school is more than possible. We are committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students. Contact us to learn more about affordability at Morgan’s School of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Fellowships and federal Title III Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and Tuition Award
Teaching Assistantships offer you the chance to teach and assist with undergraduate courses
Research Assistantships give you research experience with faculty-led or external projects
Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early
Discover the PhD in Psychometrics
Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the On-Campus PhD in Psychometrics. If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.