2026 Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best General Psychology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1653 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Out of the 1653 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Notre Dame landed the #2 spot. Based in Notre Dame, IN, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. In-state tuition and fees average $65,025. Students borrow a median of $19,015 to complete their General Psychology program here. Get the full University Of Notre Dame report
Kenyon College came in at #3 on this year's General Psychology ranking in the United States. Kenyon College is a private not-for-profit school based in Gambier, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. In-state tuition and fees average $71,520. The median General Psychology program debt is $19,000. Read more about Kenyon College
Haverford College came in at #4 on this year's General Psychology ranking in the United States. Located in Haverford, PA, Haverford College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. In-state tuition and fees average $70,398. See the full Haverford College profile
Out of the 1653 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Elon University landed the #5 spot. Based in Elon, NC, Elon University is a private not-for-profit institution. Elon University posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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 #6 in this year's ranking. Based in Lexington, VA, Virginia Military Institute is a public institution. Virginia Military Institute posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,046, compared with $52,638 for out-of-state students. Virginia Military Institute General Psychology students take on a median of $19,250 in debt. More on Virginia Military Institute
Carnegie Mellon University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,636. The median General Psychology program debt is $23,529. More on Carnegie Mellon University
Bucknell University placed #8 among General Psychology schools in the United States. Set in Lewisburg, PA, Bucknell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Bucknell University posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. Students from in state pay about $67,812 in tuition and fees. Bucknell University General Psychology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read more about Bucknell University
Santa Clara University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Santa Clara, CA. Santa Clara University graduates 88% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,293. Graduates carry a median of $17,667 in student loans. More on Santa Clara University
Georgetown University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Based in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,089. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete their General Psychology program here. Read more about Georgetown University
Cornell University placed #12 among General Psychology schools in the United States. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit school based in Ithaca, NY. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $69,314. Typical General Psychology student debt is $14,157. Read the full report on Cornell University
Northwestern University placed #13 among General Psychology schools in the United States. Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Evanston, IL. Northwestern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. In-state tuition and fees average $68,322. Northwestern University General Psychology students take on a median of $14,500 in debt. Get the full Northwestern University report
Villanova University placed #14 among General Psychology schools in the United States. Based in Villanova, PA, Villanova University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,776. Villanova University General Psychology students take on a median of $21,500 in debt. Read the full report on Villanova University
College Of The Holy Cross did well this year, earning the #15 position. Based in Worcester, MA, College Of The Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit institution. College Of The Holy Cross posts a six-year graduation rate of 87%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,500. Typical General Psychology student debt is $27,000. See the full College Of The Holy Cross profile
Rider University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Set in Lawrenceville, NJ, Rider University is a private not-for-profit institution. Rider University graduates 61% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $41,120 in tuition and fees. Rider University General Psychology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full Rider University report
College Of Saint Benedict came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Based in Saint Joseph, MN, College Of Saint Benedict is a private not-for-profit institution. College Of Saint Benedict posts a six-year graduation rate of 77%. In-state tuition and fees run about $55,756. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their General Psychology program here. More on College Of Saint Benedict
Southern Methodist University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,040. Southern Methodist University General Psychology students take on a median of $23,310 in debt. Get the full Southern Methodist University report
Somerset Christian College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Based in Newark, NJ, Somerset Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 30% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $25,900. Typical General Psychology student debt is $35,853. Get the full Somerset Christian College report
Excelsior College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Albany, NY. Excelsior College General Psychology students take on a median of $28,914 in debt. Read the full report on Excelsior College
Cuny Graduate School And University Center placed #21 among General Psychology schools in the United States. This public school is set in New York, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,235, with out-of-state students paying around $15,185. The median General Psychology program debt is $19,462. See the full Cuny Graduate School And University Center profile
Dickinson College placed #22 among General Psychology schools in the United States. Based in Carlisle, PA, Dickinson College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,650. Typical General Psychology student debt is $19,000. Read more about Dickinson College
Gustavus Adolphus College did well this year, earning the #23 position. Set in Saint Peter, MN, Gustavus Adolphus College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $56,076. Graduates carry a median of $25,914 in student loans. Read more about Gustavus Adolphus College
Bethel University Minnesota did well this year, earning the #24 position. Based 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. Get the full Bethel University Minnesota report
American Public University System landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Located in Charles Town, WV, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. American Public University System graduates 47% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400. The median General Psychology program debt is $31,973. Read the full report on American Public University System
Palo Alto University did well this year, earning the #26 position. Set in Palo Alto, CA, Palo Alto University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $24,604. Students borrow a median of $20,334 to complete their General Psychology program here. Read the full report on Palo Alto University
Rice University placed #27 among General Psychology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Houston, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,247. The median General Psychology program debt is $12,505. See the full Rice University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Washington University In St Louis did well this year, earning the #28 position. Located in St. Louis, MO, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,790. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete their General Psychology program here. Read the full report on Washington University In St Louis
Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus came in at #29 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Angola, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,176. The median General Psychology program debt is $27,000. More on Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus
Randolph Macon College placed #30 among General Psychology schools in the United States. Set in Ashland, VA, Randolph Macon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $49,466 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about Randolph Macon College
Southwest Minnesota State University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Set in Marshall, MN, Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,361 in tuition and fees. Southwest Minnesota State University General Psychology students take on a median of $26,500 in debt. Get the full Southwest Minnesota State University report
Washington And Jefferson College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. Located in Washington, PA, Washington And Jefferson College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $29,392. The median General Psychology program debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Washington And Jefferson College
Bemidji State University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. Set in Bemidji, MN, Bemidji State University is a public institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,237. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full Bemidji State University profile
Wartburg College landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Based in Waverly, IA, Wartburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. Wartburg College graduates 64% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $26,250 in tuition and fees. The median General Psychology program debt is $27,000. Read more about Wartburg College
Augsburg College did well this year, earning the #35 position. Set in Minneapolis, MN, Augsburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. Students from in state pay about $45,452 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,750 in student loans. Read more about Augsburg College
Saint Josephs University placed #36 among General Psychology schools in the United States. Saint Josephs University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,260. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Saint Josephs University
University Of Maryland University College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Adelphi, MD. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,136, with out-of-state students paying around $12,336. Typical General Psychology student debt is $23,465. Read more about University Of Maryland University College
The University Of Texas At Austin did well this year, earning the #38 position. Located in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Typical General Psychology student debt is $19,750. See the full The University Of Texas At Austin profile
University Of Kansas ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. University Of Kansas is a public school based in Lawrence, KS. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,102, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. University Of Kansas General Psychology students take on a median of $22,415 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Kansas
University Of Southern California did well this year, earning the #40 position. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 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
Boston College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. Set in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. Boston College graduates 91% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $70,702 in tuition and fees. The median General Psychology program debt is $18,000. See the full Boston College profile
University Of Wisconsin Madison did well this year, earning the #42 position. Based in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Typical General Psychology student debt is $21,215. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Madison
Illinois Wesleyan University came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Illinois Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bloomington, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $57,704. Typical General Psychology student debt is $27,000. More on Illinois Wesleyan University
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Located in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,674 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Arizona State University Skysong ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school based in Scottsdale, AZ. Students from in state pay about $11,627 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,925. The median General Psychology program debt is $23,000. Get the full Arizona State University Skysong report
University Of St Thomas Minnesota did well this year, earning the #46 position. Based in Saint Paul, MN, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. About 77% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $54,398. University Of St Thomas Minnesota General Psychology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. More on University Of St Thomas Minnesota
Ashford University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. Set in San Diego, CA, Ashford University is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 10%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,960. The median General Psychology program debt is $43,875. More on Ashford University
Thomas Jefferson University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. Thomas Jefferson University graduates 69% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,355. Graduates carry a median of $32,256 in student loans. Read more about Thomas Jefferson University
University Of Virginia Main Campus came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Based in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Students from in state pay about $23,118 in tuition and fees, compared with $61,591 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. See the full University Of Virginia Main Campus profile
Texas Christian University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fort Worth, TX. Texas Christian University posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,740. The median General Psychology program debt is $23,412. See the full Texas Christian University profile
George Mason University did well this year, earning the #51 position. This public school is set in Fairfax, VA. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,220, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete their General Psychology program here. More on George Mason University
Colby Sawyer College ranked #52 on our 2026 list of the best General Psychology schools. Based in New London, NH, Colby Sawyer College is a private not-for-profit institution. Colby Sawyer College graduates 54% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,125. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their General Psychology program here. More on Colby Sawyer College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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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