2026 Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Psychology master’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.
To help you make your decision, 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 Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Stanford University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Stanford University is a private not-for-profit school based in Stanford, CA. Stanford University graduates 92% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $65,910. The median Psychology program debt is $10,492. See the full Stanford University profile
The strong Psychology programs at Duke University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Duke University is a private not-for-profit school based in Durham, NC. Duke University graduates 97% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,758. Students borrow a median of $12,152 to complete their Psychology program here. See the full Duke University profile
A rank of #3 makes University Of Notre Dame one of the top choices in the United States. University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school based in Notre Dame, IN. University Of Notre Dame graduates 95% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,025. Students borrow a median of $19,015 to complete their Psychology program here. Get the full University Of Notre Dame report
Out of the 1829 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Princeton University landed the #4 spot. Located in Princeton, NJ, Princeton University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. 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. More on Princeton University
Yale University came in at #5 on this year's Psychology ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Haven, CT. Yale University posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,250. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete their Psychology program here. See the full Yale University profile
Carnegie Mellon University placed #6 among Psychology schools in the United States. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,636. Typical Psychology student debt is $23,529. See the full Carnegie Mellon University profile
Harvard University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 98% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,676. Graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Get the full Harvard University report
Cornell University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit school based in Ithaca, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. In-state tuition and fees run about $69,314. Cornell University Psychology students take on a median of $14,157 in debt. See the full Cornell University profile
Georgetown University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Set in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,089. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete their Psychology program here. More on Georgetown University
Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Based in Aliso Viejo, CA, Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,540. Students borrow a median of $26,703 to complete their Psychology program here. More on Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System
Cuny Graduate School And University Center did well this year, earning the #11 position. Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a public school based in New York, NY. Students from in state pay about $7,235 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,185 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,462 in student loans. Read more about Cuny Graduate School And University Center
Villanova University landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Set in Villanova, PA, Villanova University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,776. Graduates carry a median of $26,211 in student loans. See the full Villanova University profile
Washington University In St Louis placed #13 among Psychology schools in the United States. Based 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%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,790. Students borrow a median of $15,450 to complete their Psychology program here. More on Washington University In St Louis
University Of Chicago came in at #14 in this year's ranking. University Of Chicago is a private not-for-profit school based in Chicago, IL. University Of Chicago posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees run about $69,324. Typical Psychology student debt is $13,496. See the full University Of Chicago profile
University Of Pennsylvania ranked #15 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 graduates 96% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,686. The median Psychology program debt is $18,125. More on University Of Pennsylvania
Somerset Christian College placed #16 among Psychology schools in the United States. Based in Newark, NJ, Somerset Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 30% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $25,900 in tuition and fees. Typical Psychology student debt is $35,853. See the full Somerset Christian College profile
Southern Methodist University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Dallas, TX. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,040. Typical Psychology student debt is $23,310. Read more about Southern Methodist University
The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Chicago placed #18 among Psychology schools in the United States. Based in Chicago, IL, The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,780. The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Chicago Psychology students take on a median of $40,645 in debt. See the full The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Chicago profile
University Of Georgia came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Athens, GA. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. The median Psychology program debt is $21,552. Get the full University Of Georgia report
Boston College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Set in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $70,702 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $17,363 in student loans. Read the full report on Boston College
Palo Alto University placed #21 among Psychology schools in the United States. Palo Alto University is a private not-for-profit school based in Palo Alto, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $24,604. Typical Psychology student debt is $20,334. Read more about Palo Alto University
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a private not-for-profit school based in Daytona Beach, FL. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide graduates 23% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,097 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $20,787 to complete their Psychology program here. Read more about Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
Fielding Graduate University did well this year, earning the #23 position. Fielding Graduate University is a private not-for-profit school based in Santa Barbara, CA. Read more about Fielding Graduate University
Santa Clara University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Santa Clara University is a private not-for-profit school based in Santa Clara, CA. Santa Clara University graduates 88% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,293. Santa Clara University Psychology students take on a median of $17,667 in debt. Read more about Santa Clara University
Rice University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Based in Houston, TX, Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,247. Rice University Psychology students take on a median of $12,505 in debt. More on Rice University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach did well this year, earning the #26 position. Based in Daytona Beach, FL, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $44,074. Students borrow a median of $24,620 to complete their Psychology program here. See the full Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach profile
University Of Southern California ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Los Angeles, CA. University Of Southern California graduates 92% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $71,647. University Of Southern California Psychology students take on a median of $14,000 in debt. Read more about University Of Southern California
Saint Josephs University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. Saint Josephs University posts a six-year graduation rate of 79%. In-state tuition and fees average $53,260. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Psychology program here. Get the full Saint Josephs University report
George Mason University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Set in Fairfax, VA, George Mason University is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $14,220, with out-of-state students paying around $38,688. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete their Psychology program here. More on George Mason University
Trinity University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Trinity University is a private not-for-profit school based in San Antonio, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,676. Graduates carry a median of $25,892 in student loans. Get the full Trinity University report
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Located in La Crosse, WI, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse graduates 71% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,070 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,517. Graduates carry a median of $21,935 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin La Crosse
Texas Christian University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Located in Fort Worth, TX, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Students from in state pay about $61,740 in tuition and fees. Texas Christian University Psychology students take on a median of $21,516 in debt. Read more about Texas Christian University
The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $21,780. Students borrow a median of $40,645 to complete their Psychology program here. Get the full The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles report
Touro University Worldwide placed #34 among Psychology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Los Alamitos, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 29%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,640. Students borrow a median of $25,611 to complete their Psychology program here. See the full Touro University Worldwide profile
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #35 among Psychology schools in the United States. Based in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,688 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. The median Psychology program debt is $19,750. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Austin
Northwestern University did well this year, earning the #36 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Evanston, IL. About 95% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,322. The median Psychology program debt is $13,065. Get the full Northwestern University report
Tufts University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Located in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,704. Graduates carry a median of $15,875 in student loans. See the full Tufts University profile
University Of Virginia Main Campus placed #38 among Psychology schools in the United States. Set in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $23,118, with out-of-state students paying around $61,591. Graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. More on University Of Virginia Main Campus
University Of Wisconsin Stout came in at #39 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Menomonie, WI. About 55% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,701, with out-of-state students paying around $19,265. Students borrow a median of $21,190 to complete their Psychology program here. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Stout
Aurora University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Based in Aurora, IL, Aurora University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. In-state tuition and fees run about $29,170. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete their Psychology program here. More on Aurora University
Florida Institute Of Technology placed #41 among Psychology schools in the United States. Set in Melbourne, FL, Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,900. Graduates carry a median of $32,000 in student loans. Get the full Florida Institute Of Technology report
Texas A And M University College Station landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Set in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Texas A And M University College Station Psychology students take on a median of $19,121 in debt. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
Vanderbilt University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Located in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Vanderbilt University graduates 94% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $67,498 in tuition and fees. The median Psychology program debt is $11,209. See the full Vanderbilt University profile
Seattle University did well this year, earning the #44 position. Seattle University is a private not-for-profit school based in Seattle, WA. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,721. Seattle University Psychology students take on a median of $19,500 in debt. See the full Seattle University profile
Brandeis University did well this year, earning the #45 position. Based in Waltham, MA, Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,080. The median Psychology program debt is $26,787. Read the full report on Brandeis University
The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc placed #46 among Psychology schools in the United States. Located in Washington, DC, The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc is a private not-for-profit institution. More on The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc
University Of Maryland College Park ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Psychology schools. Set in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. More on University Of Maryland College Park
Iowa State University did well this year, earning the #48 position. Set in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,787, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. Typical Psychology student debt is $23,121. See the full Iowa State University profile
Columbia University In The City Of New York did well this year, earning the #49 position. Based in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,517. Columbia University In The City Of New York Psychology students take on a median of $20,500 in debt. More on Columbia University In The City Of New York
Marquette University placed #50 among Psychology schools in the United States. Based in Milwaukee, WI, Marquette University is a private not-for-profit institution. Marquette University posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $51,170. Students borrow a median of $24,891 to complete their Psychology program here. See the full Marquette University profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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