2026 Best General Psychology Schools
Looking for the best General Psychology programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 1653 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 General Psychology Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
A rank of #3 makes University Of Notre Dame one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Notre Dame, IN, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Notre Dame graduates 95% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,025. University Of Notre Dame General Psychology students take on a median of $19,015 in debt. Get the full University Of Notre Dame report
A rank of #4 makes Kenyon College one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Gambier, OH, Kenyon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Kenyon College graduates 82% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $71,520. The median General Psychology program debt is $19,000. See the full Kenyon College profile
You'll be in good company at Haverford College, which ranked #5 this year. Set in Haverford, PA, Haverford College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $70,398. See the full Haverford College profile
Elon University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. Elon University is a private not-for-profit school based in Elon, NC. Elon University posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $46,958. Elon University General Psychology students take on a median of $23,250 in debt. Read the full report on Elon University
Virginia Military Institute came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Virginia Military Institute is a public school based in Lexington, VA. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $21,046 in tuition and fees, compared with $52,638 for out-of-state students. Virginia Military Institute General Psychology students take on a median of $19,250 in debt. Read more about Virginia Military Institute
Carnegie Mellon University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,636. Graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. More on Carnegie Mellon University
Bucknell University placed #9 among General Psychology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lewisburg, PA. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $67,812. The median General Psychology program debt is $27,000. Read more about Bucknell University
Harvard University placed #11 among General Psychology schools in the United States. Set in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,676. The median General Psychology program debt is $16,616. See the full Harvard University profile
Santa Clara University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. Santa Clara University is a private not-for-profit school based in Santa Clara, CA. Santa Clara University posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,293. Typical General Psychology student debt is $17,667. See the full Santa Clara University profile
Georgetown University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Located in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Georgetown University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. Students from in state pay about $68,089 in tuition and fees. Typical General Psychology student debt is $17,500. See the full Georgetown University profile
University Of Pennsylvania ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. Located in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Typical General Psychology student debt is $16,155. See the full University Of Pennsylvania profile
Cornell University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Cornell University graduates 95% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $69,314. Students borrow a median of $14,157 to complete their General Psychology program here. Read more about Cornell University
Cuny Graduate School And University Center came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Located in New York, NY, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,235, while out-of-state students pay about $15,185. Students borrow a median of $19,462 to complete their General Psychology program here. Read more about Cuny Graduate School And University Center
College Of The Holy Cross did well this year, earning the #17 position. Based in Worcester, MA, College Of The Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,500. The median General Psychology program debt is $27,000. Get the full College Of The Holy Cross report
Northwestern University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Located in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northwestern University graduates 95% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $68,322 in tuition and fees. Northwestern University General Psychology students take on a median of $14,500 in debt. More on Northwestern University
Villanova University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Located in Villanova, PA, Villanova University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,776. Typical General Psychology student debt is $21,500. Read more about Villanova University
Rider University did well this year, earning the #20 position. Based in Lawrenceville, NJ, Rider University is a private not-for-profit institution. Rider University posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. In-state tuition and fees run about $41,120. The median General Psychology program debt is $27,000. Read more about Rider University
College Of Saint Benedict landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Based in Saint Joseph, MN, College Of Saint Benedict is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Students from in state pay about $55,756 in tuition and fees. Typical General Psychology student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on College Of Saint Benedict
Somerset Christian College did well this year, earning the #22 position. Set in Newark, NJ, Somerset Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 30% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $25,900. The median General Psychology program debt is $35,853. Read the full report on Somerset Christian College
Excelsior College did well this year, earning the #23 position. Located in Albany, NY, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit institution. Excelsior College General Psychology students take on a median of $28,914 in debt. Get the full Excelsior College report
Southern Methodist University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Dallas, TX. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,040. Students borrow a median of $23,310 to complete their General Psychology program here. See the full Southern Methodist University profile
Dickinson College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Carlisle, PA. Dickinson College graduates 80% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,650. Typical General Psychology student debt is $19,000. Read more about Dickinson College
Gustavus Adolphus College did well this year, earning the #26 position. Set in Saint Peter, MN, Gustavus Adolphus College is a private not-for-profit institution. Gustavus Adolphus College graduates 77% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,076. Graduates carry a median of $25,914 in student loans. See the full Gustavus Adolphus College profile
Bethel University Minnesota came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Bethel University Minnesota graduates 71% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $44,226 in tuition and fees. Typical General Psychology student debt is $21,500. Read more about Bethel University Minnesota
Washington University In St Louis did well this year, earning the #28 position. Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit school based in St. Louis, MO. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,790. Graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans. See the full Washington University In St Louis profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best General Psychology Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus is a private not-for-profit school based in Angola, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,176. The median General Psychology program debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus
Rice University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. Located in Houston, TX, Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution. Rice University graduates 95% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,247. Students borrow a median of $12,505 to complete their General Psychology program here. See the full Rice University profile
Randolph Macon College did well this year, earning the #31 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ashland, VA. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,466. Randolph Macon College General Psychology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. More on Randolph Macon College
Southwest Minnesota State University placed #32 among General Psychology schools in the United States. Based in Marshall, MN, Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution. Southwest Minnesota State University graduates 44% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,361. Southwest Minnesota State University General Psychology students take on a median of $26,500 in debt. Read more about Southwest Minnesota State University
Washington And Jefferson College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. Based in Washington, PA, Washington And Jefferson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Washington And Jefferson College graduates 70% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $29,392 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their General Psychology program here. Get the full Washington And Jefferson College report
Bemidji State University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. Set in Bemidji, MN, Bemidji State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,237. The median General Psychology program debt is $26,000. Read more about Bemidji State University
Wartburg College came in at #35 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Waverly, IA. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. In-state tuition and fees run about $26,250. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More on Wartburg College
Augsburg College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Based in Minneapolis, MN, Augsburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $45,452 in tuition and fees. Typical General Psychology student debt is $27,750. Read more about Augsburg College
Austin Community College District did well this year, earning the #37 position. Set in Austin, TX, Austin Community College District is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,550, compared with $10,590 for out-of-state students. Austin Community College District General Psychology students take on a median of $13,956 in debt. Read more about Austin Community College District
Saint Josephs University landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Saint Josephs University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. Saint Josephs University posts a six-year graduation rate of 79%. In-state tuition and fees run about $53,260. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their General Psychology program here. Read the full report on Saint Josephs University
University Of Maryland University College did well this year, earning the #39 position. Set in Adelphi, MD, University Of Maryland University College is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. Students from in state pay about $8,136 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,336. Graduates carry a median of $23,465 in student loans. See the full University Of Maryland University College profile
University Of Kansas came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Set in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,102, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. Students borrow a median of $22,415 to complete their General Psychology program here. More on University Of Kansas
The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school based in Austin, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. The median General Psychology program debt is $19,750. Read more about The University Of Texas At Austin
Boston College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. Based in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,702. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete their General Psychology program here. Read the full report on Boston College
University Of Southern California ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Los Angeles, CA. University Of Southern California posts a six-year graduation rate of 92%. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $14,000 in student loans. Get the full University Of Southern California report
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Located in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. University Of Wisconsin Madison General Psychology students take on a median of $21,215 in debt. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison
Palo Alto University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Located in Palo Alto, CA, Palo Alto University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $24,604. Graduates carry a median of $20,334 in student loans. Read more about Palo Alto University
Illinois Wesleyan University did well this year, earning the #46 position. Illinois Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bloomington, IL. Illinois Wesleyan University posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,704. Typical General Psychology student debt is $27,000. Read more about Illinois Wesleyan University
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities did well this year, earning the #47 position. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school based in Minneapolis, MN. About 85% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. The median General Psychology program debt is $20,674. Read more about University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
University Of St Thomas Minnesota did well this year, earning the #48 position. Located in Saint Paul, MN, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $54,398. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More on University Of St Thomas Minnesota
Thomas Jefferson University came in at #49 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. About 69% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,355. Thomas Jefferson University General Psychology students take on a median of $32,256 in debt. Get the full Thomas Jefferson University report
George Mason University came in at #50 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Fairfax, VA. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $14,220, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete their General Psychology program here. Read more about George Mason University
Colby Sawyer College placed #51 among General Psychology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New London, NH. About 54% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $19,125. Colby Sawyer College General Psychology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read more about Colby Sawyer College
Saint Cloud State University placed #52 among General Psychology schools in the United States. Set in Saint Cloud, MN, Saint Cloud State University is a public institution. Saint Cloud State University graduates 39% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,245. The median General Psychology program debt is $20,626. Read more about Saint Cloud State University
University Of Virginia Main Campus ranked #53 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. Based in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. In-state tuition and fees average $23,118, with out-of-state students paying around $61,591. Typical General Psychology student debt is $19,500. More on University Of Virginia Main Campus
Best General Psychology Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each degree level:
- Best General Psychology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best General Psychology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best General Psychology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best General Psychology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best General Psychology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1653 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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