2026 Best Other Psychology Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best Other Psychology doctoral degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 113 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Other Psychology Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles to be the best Other Psychology school in the United States. Set in Los Angeles, CA, The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,780. Students borrow a median of $32,107 to complete their Other Psychology program here. More on The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles
A rank of #2 makes The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc one of the top choices in the United States. The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. More on The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc
The strong Other Psychology programs at Columbia University In The City Of New York earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Columbia University In The City Of New York posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,517. Columbia University In The City Of New York Other Psychology students take on a median of $23,258 in debt. More on Columbia University In The City Of New York
You'll be in good company at Clemson University, which ranked #4 this year. Clemson University is a public school based in Clemson, SC. About 87% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. The median Other Psychology program debt is $23,783. Read the full report on Clemson University
A rank of #5 makes Azusa Pacific University one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Azusa, CA, Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,458. Students borrow a median of $23,709 to complete their Other Psychology program here. More on Azusa Pacific University
University Of California San Diego placed #6 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. Set in La Jolla, CA, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,788, while out-of-state students pay about $47,676. Graduates carry a median of $18,200 in student loans. See the full University Of California San Diego profile
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor Other Psychology students take on a median of $19,137 in debt. Read more about University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
University Of California Santa Barbara placed #8 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. Located in Santa Barbara, CA, University Of California Santa Barbara is a public institution. University Of California Santa Barbara graduates 83% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,444 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,332. University Of California Santa Barbara Other Psychology students take on a median of $15,501 in debt. More on University Of California Santa Barbara
Lesley University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Set in Cambridge, MA, Lesley University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $34,256. The median Other Psychology program debt is $24,818. See the full Lesley University profile
University Of La Verne did well this year, earning the #10 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in La Verne, CA. University Of La Verne graduates 63% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $49,470. The median Other Psychology program debt is $26,314. Read the full report on University Of La Verne
Pacifica Graduate Institute did well this year, earning the #11 position. Set in Carpinteria, CA, Pacifica Graduate Institute is a private for-profit institution. More on Pacifica Graduate Institute
University Of New Orleans placed #12 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. This public school is set in New Orleans, LA. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,172 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,008 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,048 to complete their Other Psychology program here. Get the full University Of New Orleans report
East Central University placed #13 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read more about East Central University
Fayetteville State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. Get the full Fayetteville State University report
Concordia University Texas came in at #15 in this year's ranking. See the full Concordia University Texas profile
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global placed #16 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. Get the full Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global report
Kean University
Kean University placed #17 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. Get the full Kean University report
Marist College
Marist College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. Get the full Marist College report
University Of Rhode Island ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. Read the full report on University Of Rhode Island
Grand Canyon University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. Get the full Grand Canyon University report
Arkansas State University Main Campus placed #21 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. Get the full Arkansas State University Main Campus report
Lackawanna College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. See the full Lackawanna College profile
Our Lady Of Holy Cross College did well this year, earning the #23 position. More on Our Lady Of Holy Cross College
Seminole State College did well this year, earning the #24 position. Get the full Seminole State College report
Bluefield College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Get the full Bluefield College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Other Psychology Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of Utah placed #26 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. See the full University Of Utah profile
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. More on Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
University Of Missouri St Louis did well this year, earning the #28 position. Read more about University Of Missouri St Louis
Webster University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full Webster University report
Henry Ford Community College landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Henry Ford Community College report
Miracosta College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. Read the full report on Miracosta College
University Of California Davis came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of California Davis
Lindenwood University placed #33 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. Get the full Lindenwood University report
Illinois Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #34 position. More on Illinois Institute Of Technology
Adelphi University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. More on Adelphi University
Goucher College
Goucher College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. Read more about Goucher College
Suny At Albany
Suny At Albany did well this year, earning the #37 position. See the full Suny At Albany profile
University Of Denver landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Denver
University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of South Florida Main Campus report
Westfield State University landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Westfield State University
Loyola University Chicago ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. Read the full report on Loyola University Chicago
Augsburg College
Augsburg College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. Get the full Augsburg College report
San Jose State University did well this year, earning the #43 position. More on San Jose State University
Butler University did well this year, earning the #44 position. See the full Butler University profile
Adams State College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. Get the full Adams State College report
Biblical Theological Seminary came in at #46 in this year's ranking. See the full Biblical Theological Seminary profile
Northwestern University placed #47 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read more about Northwestern University
National University did well this year, earning the #48 position. See the full National University profile
Cuny Hunter College did well this year, earning the #49 position. See the full Cuny Hunter College profile
Moorpark College
Moorpark College placed #50 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. Get the full Moorpark College report
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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 113 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).