2023 Best Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Psychology Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, psychology was ranked 8th in Pennsylvania. In fact, 7,472 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 69 schools in Pennsylvania to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
The following schools top our list of the Best Psychology Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
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Our analysis found Haverford College to be the best school for psychology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Haverford is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Haverford.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Carnegie Mellon University is a great place for psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Bucknell University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best psychology schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gettysburg College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the small city of Gettysburg, Gettysburg is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Villanova University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Villanova is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova.
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Dickinson College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the city of Carlisle, Dickinson is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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University of Pennsylvania ranked #7 on this year’s Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
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Thomas Jefferson University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Washington & Jefferson College did quite well on this year’s best schools for psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. W&J is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Washington.
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Saint Joseph’s University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. St. Joe's is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Moravian College | Bethlehem, PA |
| 12 | University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 13 | DeSales University | Center Valley, PA |
Best Psychology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Psychology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 4,503 |
| New York | 15,415 |
| Maryland | 2,865 |
| Delaware | 417 |
| District of Columbia | 939 |
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Psychology Related Rankings by Major
Psychology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 141,695 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 33,758 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 17,542 |
| Other Psychology | 2,683 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
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 Nevit Dilmen.
More about our data sources and methodologies.