2023 Best Psychology Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Psychology Graduate Certificate 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Psychology Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Pennsylvania to see which graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania
Check out the psychology graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Psychology Graduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Saint Joseph’s University the best school in Pennsylvania for psychology students working on their graduate certificate. St. Joe's is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drexel University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Psychology Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
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Out of the 11 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Thomas Jefferson University landed the # 3 spot on the list. 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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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a great place for psychology students working on their graduate certificate. SRU is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Slippery Rock.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a great place for psychology students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. IUP is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Indiana.
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Arcadia University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graduate certificate psychology programs. Arcadia is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Glenside.
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California University of Pennsylvania landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graduate certificate psychology programs. Cal U is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of California.
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With a ranking of #9, Eastern University did quite well on this year’s best schools for psychology students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Saint Davids, EU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Rosemont College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the suburb of Rosemont, Rosemont is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Request InformationBest Psychology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Psychology Schools 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 11 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.