2023 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York
Finding the Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, general psychology was ranked 4th in New York. In fact, 10,965 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 89 schools in New York to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Psychology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York
Check out the psychology bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New York.
Top 15% Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Hunter College the most popular school in New York for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of New York, Hunter is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 686 students majoring in psychology at Hunter, 21% are male and 79% are female.
Psychology majors at Hunter take out an average of $14,388 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University at Buffalo helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general psychology schools in New York. University at Buffalo is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Buffalo.
Women make up 71% of the psychology majors at the school.
Psychology majors at University at Buffalo take out an average of $20,908 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $172.
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Out of the 89 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Queens College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Queens, QC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 80% of the psychology majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at QC accumulate an average of around $13,823 in student debt.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Brooklyn College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general psychology schools in New York. Brooklyn College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Brooklyn.
About 77% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 23% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from Brooklyn College carry an average student debt load of $14,957.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Stony Brook University is a great place for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 76% of the psychology majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from SUNY Stony Brook carry an average student debt load of $20,124. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $184, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The City College of New York ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. CCNY is a fairly large public school located in the large city of New York.
Women make up 79% of the psychology majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at CCNY take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $14,618.
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Binghamton University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Binghamton University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Vestal.
About 76% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 24% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at Binghamton University accumulate an average of around $20,673 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $303, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University at Albany landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Located in the small city of Albany, UAlbany is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 335 students majoring in psychology at UAlbany, 19% are male and 81% are female.
Psychology majors at UAlbany take out an average of $22,156 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $226, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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College of Staten Island CUNY ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. CSI is a large public school located in the large city of Staten Island.
Of the 326 students majoring in psychology at CSI, 26% are male and 74% are female.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at CSI take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,687.
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With a ranking of #10, Lehman College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Bronx, Lehman is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 86% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 14% are male.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Lehman take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $14,982.
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Touro College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in the city of New York, Touro is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Of the 314 students majoring in psychology at Touro, 17% are male and 83% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at Touro accumulate an average of around $22,321 in student debt.
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Syracuse University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Women make up 80% of the psychology majors at the school.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $474, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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SUNY New Paltz ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. SUNY New Paltz is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of New Paltz.
About 76% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 24% are male.
Psychology majors at SUNY New Paltz take out an average of $19,069 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $339, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Request InformationAdditional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | SUNY Oneonta | Oneonta, NY |
| 15 | York College | Jamaica, NY |
| 16 | St John’s University - New York | Queens, NY |
| 17 | Mercy College | Dobbs Ferry, NY |
Best General Psychology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Most Popular General Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4,843 |
| Maryland | 2,523 |
| New Jersey | 3,346 |
| District of Columbia | 437 |
| Delaware | 191 |
Majors Related to Psychology
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.
- 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).
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