2026 Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Psychology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1829 colleges 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 analyzed 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 Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Williams College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Based in Williamstown, MA, Williams College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,560. Williams College Psychology students take on a median of $13,416 in debt. Read more about Williams College
A rank of #2 makes Duke University one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Durham, NC, Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,758. The median Psychology program debt is $12,152. See the full Duke University profile
Bates College came in at #3 on this year's Psychology ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lewiston, ME. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $66,590. Students borrow a median of $13,750 to complete their Psychology program here. See the full Bates College profile
The strong Psychology programs at Stanford University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Based in Stanford, CA, Stanford 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 $65,910. Students borrow a median of $10,492 to complete their Psychology program here. Read the full report on Stanford University
Dartmouth College came in at #5 on this year's Psychology ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hanover, NH. Dartmouth College graduates 96% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,019. Students borrow a median of $18,194 to complete their Psychology program here. Get the full Dartmouth College report
University Of Notre Dame landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Notre Dame, IN. About 95% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,025. Students borrow a median of $19,015 to complete their Psychology program here. Read the full report on University Of Notre Dame
Colgate University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Colgate University is a private not-for-profit school based in Hamilton, NY. About 91% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $70,306. Typical Psychology student debt is $16,000. More on Colgate University
Princeton University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Based in Princeton, NJ, Princeton University is a private not-for-profit institution. Princeton University graduates 98% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,688. Students borrow a median of $10,888 to complete their Psychology program here. Get the full Princeton University report
Kenyon College landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. 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 run about $71,520. Kenyon College Psychology students take on a median of $19,000 in debt. Read the full report on Kenyon College
Haverford College landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Located in Haverford, PA, Haverford College is a private not-for-profit institution. Haverford College graduates 90% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,398. Read more about Haverford College
Elon University placed #11 among Psychology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Elon, NC. Elon University posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $46,958. The median Psychology program debt is $23,250. Get the full Elon University report
Virginia Military Institute did well this year, earning the #12 position. Virginia Military Institute is a public school based in Lexington, VA. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,046, while out-of-state students pay about $52,638. Students borrow a median of $19,250 to complete their Psychology program here. Read the full report on Virginia Military Institute
Carnegie Mellon University landed the #13 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. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,636. The median Psychology program debt is $23,529. Get the full Carnegie Mellon University report
Bucknell University placed #14 among Psychology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lewisburg, PA. Bucknell University graduates 86% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,812. Typical Psychology student debt is $27,000. More on Bucknell University
Santa Clara University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Located in Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $61,293. Students borrow a median of $17,667 to complete their Psychology program here. Get the full Santa Clara University report
Georgetown University placed #16 among Psychology schools in the United States. Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,089. Graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Read more about Georgetown University
Yale University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Located in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $67,250 in tuition and fees. Typical Psychology student debt is $14,357. Read the full report on Yale University
Harvard University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Based in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,676. Harvard University Psychology students take on a median of $16,616 in debt. Get the full Harvard University report
Gettysburg College did well this year, earning the #19 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Gettysburg, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,640. Typical Psychology student debt is $27,000. More on Gettysburg College
Northwestern University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Located in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northwestern University graduates 95% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,322. Typical Psychology student debt is $13,065. Read the full report on Northwestern University
Cornell University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit school based in Ithaca, NY. Cornell University graduates 95% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $69,314. Typical Psychology student debt is $14,157. Read the full report on Cornell University
Hamilton College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Set in Clinton, NY, Hamilton College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,960. Graduates carry a median of $17,450 in student loans. Read more about Hamilton College
College Of The Holy Cross landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Based in Worcester, MA, College Of The Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit institution. College Of The Holy Cross graduates 87% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $64,500. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Psychology program here. Get the full College Of The Holy Cross report
Washington University In St Louis did well this year, earning the #24 position. Set in St. Louis, MO, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. Washington University In St Louis posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,790. Washington University In St Louis Psychology students take on a median of $15,450 in debt. Read more about Washington University In St Louis
Amherst College placed #25 among Psychology schools in the United States. Set in Amherst, MA, Amherst College is a private not-for-profit institution. Amherst College posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,480. Students borrow a median of $10,800 to complete their Psychology program here. Read the full report on Amherst College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
College Of Saint Benedict ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Joseph, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,756. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Psychology program here. See the full College Of Saint Benedict profile
Southern Methodist University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Dallas, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,040. The median Psychology program debt is $23,310. Read more about Southern Methodist University
Somerset Christian College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Located in Newark, NJ, Somerset Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 30% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,900. Somerset Christian College Psychology students take on a median of $35,853 in debt. Read more about Somerset Christian College
Rider University landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Rider University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lawrenceville, NJ. About 61% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $41,120 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Psychology program here. Read more about Rider University
Excelsior College landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Located in Albany, NY, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit institution. Typical Psychology student debt is $28,914. Read more about Excelsior College
Cuny Graduate School And University Center ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a public school based in New York, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,235, with out-of-state students paying around $15,185. Cuny Graduate School And University Center Psychology students take on a median of $19,462 in debt. See the full Cuny Graduate School And University Center profile
Brown University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Located in Providence, RI, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Brown University posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. Students from in state pay about $71,312 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $15,110 in student loans. See the full Brown University profile
Villanova University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Based in Villanova, PA, Villanova University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 92% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $67,776. Students borrow a median of $26,211 to complete their Psychology program here. Read more about Villanova University
University Of Chicago came in at #34 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. About 96% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,324. University Of Chicago Psychology students take on a median of $13,496 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Chicago
Dickinson College came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Set in Carlisle, PA, Dickinson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Dickinson College posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. Students from in state pay about $65,650 in tuition and fees. The median Psychology program debt is $19,000. Get the full Dickinson College report
Gustavus Adolphus College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Located in Saint Peter, MN, Gustavus Adolphus College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 77% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $56,076 in tuition and fees. Gustavus Adolphus College Psychology students take on a median of $25,914 in debt. Get the full Gustavus Adolphus College report
Bethel University Minnesota placed #37 among Psychology schools in the United States. Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. About 71% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $44,226. Typical Psychology student debt is $21,500. Read the full report on Bethel University Minnesota
University Of Pennsylvania ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Set 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. Graduates carry a median of $18,125 in student loans. Get the full University Of Pennsylvania report
Trinity University came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Trinity University is a private not-for-profit school based in San Antonio, TX. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $53,676 in tuition and fees. Trinity University Psychology students take on a median of $25,892 in debt. Read more about Trinity University
American Public University System landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Located in Charles Town, WV, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,400. Graduates carry a median of $31,973 in student loans. Read the full report on American Public University System
Rice University did well this year, earning the #41 position. Based 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. Rice University Psychology students take on a median of $12,505 in debt. More on Rice University
Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus placed #42 among Psychology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Angola, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,176. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus
Thomas Jefferson University did well this year, earning the #43 position. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. In-state tuition and fees average $47,355. Graduates carry a median of $47,976 in student loans. More on Thomas Jefferson University
Randolph Macon College placed #44 among Psychology schools in the United States. Randolph Macon College is a private not-for-profit school based in Ashland, VA. Randolph Macon College graduates 70% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $49,466. Randolph Macon College Psychology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. More on Randolph Macon College
Washington And Jefferson College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Washington And Jefferson College is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,392. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Psychology program here. Get the full Washington And Jefferson College report
Bemidji State University came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Located in Bemidji, MN, Bemidji State University is a public institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,237. The median Psychology program debt is $26,000. More on Bemidji State University
Wartburg College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Located in Waverly, IA, Wartburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,250. Typical Psychology student debt is $27,000. See the full Wartburg College profile
Southwest Minnesota State University came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Based in Marshall, MN, Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Students from in state pay about $10,361 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Read more about Southwest Minnesota State University
Boston College placed #49 among Psychology schools in the United States. Boston College is a private not-for-profit school based in Chestnut Hill, MA. Boston College posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,702. Boston College Psychology students take on a median of $17,363 in debt. Get the full Boston College report
Augsburg College landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Located in Minneapolis, MN, Augsburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. Augsburg College graduates 52% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,452. Students borrow a median of $29,619 to complete their Psychology program here. Get the full Augsburg College report
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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 1829 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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