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2023 Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

187 Colleges
$28,669 Avg Salary
$26,495 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 141,695 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, general psychology is the #4 most popular major in the United States.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 187 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Check out the psychology bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 25 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Bachelor's in General Psychology

#1

Haverford College

Haverford, PA

Our analysis found Haverford College to be the best school for general psychology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large suburb of Haverford, Haverford is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#2

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Carnegie Mellon University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best general psychology schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

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#3

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bucknell University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Bucknell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lewisburg.

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#4

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Colgate University is a great place for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Hamilton, Colgate is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#5

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Georgetown University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Georgetown is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from Georgetown carry an average student debtload of $16,277.

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#6

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Cornell University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#7

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

With a ranking of #7, Villanova University did quite well on this year’s best schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#8

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Psychology majors at Rider take out an average of $26,687 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $527.

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#9

Pillar College

Newark, NJ

With a ranking of #9, Pillar College did quite well on this year’s best schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Pillar is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Newark.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from Pillar carry an average student debtload of $35,543.

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#10

Excelsior College

Albany, NY

Excelsior College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the small city of Albany, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Psychology majors at Excelsior College take out an average of $24,028 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#11

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, NY

The Graduate Center, CUNY did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, psychology graduates from The Graduate Center take out $22,253 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#12

Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA

With a ranking of #12, Dickinson College did quite well on this year’s best schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Dickinson is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Carlisle.

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With a ranking of #13, Washington & Jefferson College did quite well on this year’s best schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Washington, W&J is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $396.

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#14

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, PA

Saint Joseph’s University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of Philadelphia, St. Joe's is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $766.

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With a ranking of #15, University of Maryland Global Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from UMGC carry an average student debtload of $27,007.

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#16

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

Thomas Jefferson University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

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The College of New Jersey did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Psychology majors at TCNJ take out an average of $22,282 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $426, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#18

McDaniel College

Westminster, MD

McDaniel College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. McDaniel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Westminster.

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#19

Moravian College

Bethlehem, PA

Moravian College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Moravian is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#20

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Psychology majors at Loyola Maryland take out an average of $23,079 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $861.

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#21

DeSales University

Center Valley, PA

DeSales University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. DeSales is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Center Valley.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from DeSales carry an average student debtload of $26,709.

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#22

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA

Elizabethtown College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the suburb of Elizabethtown, Etown is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#23

Kean University

Union, NJ

Kean University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public college with a large student population.

On average, psychology graduates from Kean take out $27,423 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $231.

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#24

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $474.

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With a ranking of #25, University of Maryland - College Park did quite well on this year’s best schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. UMCP is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.

Psychology majors at UMCP take out an average of $19,126 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $431, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Rest of the Top Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

#26

American University

Washington, DC
#27

George Washington University

Washington, DC
#28

Hartwick College

Oneonta, NY

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for General Psychology students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
29 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
30 Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY
31 Lycoming College Williamsport, PA
32 Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY
33 St Lawrence University Canton, NY
34 Wilmington University New Castle, DE
35 Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA
36 Towson University Towson, MD
37 Rutgers University - New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ

Best General Psychology Colleges by State

Explore the best general psychology schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 4,843
New York 10,965
Maryland 2,523
New Jersey 3,346
District of Columbia 437
Delaware 191

One of 3 majors within the area of study, general psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Psychology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 33,758
Child Development & Psychology 17,542
Other Psychology 2,683

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to BruceBlaus.

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