Ashland University

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PhD

PhD in Psychology (Mitchell Metzger)

Offered at Ashland University

DegreePhD

FieldPsychology

Cost & earnings at Ashland University What students borrow here, and what they go on to earn

You borrow $25,000 median federal debt

You repay $284/mo over 10 years

Graduates earn $52,928 10 yrs after entry

Debt clears in 1.9 yrs of the salary premium

US Department of Education figures See the full breakdown →

Psychology graduates earn a median $29,141 Across 1,390 US programmes, two years after finishing

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Doctoral-level focus on cognitive psychology and behavioral neuroscience led by Mitchell Metzger. Suited to students aiming for research or teaching careers that investigate memory, attention and virtual-reality methods in cognitive science.

What you'll study

Coursework and research focus on cognitive psychology topics, particularly:

Memory function and related cognitive processes
Attention mechanisms
Applications of virtual-reality simulations in cognitive research
Behavioral neuroscience approaches to cognition

Entry requirements

No specific programme entry criteria are provided on the source page. Prospective applicants are advised to contact the supervising faculty for guidance; contact details on file include an Ashland University email (mmetzger@ashland.edu) and phone (419-289-5008).

Career prospects

Preparation is oriented toward research and academic roles in cognitive psychology and related neuroscience domains. The faculty member’s publication and presentation record, plus experience mentoring student conference presentations, indicate a programme suited to those pursuing scholarly work or teaching in higher education.

Scholarships & funding angle

No funding or scholarship details are listed on the referenced text. Applicants should consult the Department of Psychology and the supervising professor for information about assistantships, fellowships or other financial support opportunities.