2023 Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Psychology Master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in Pennsylvania to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
The following schools top our list of the Best Psychology Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Carnegie Mellon University the best school in Pennsylvania for psychology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Villanova University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Villanova is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Villanova.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Pennsylvania is a great place for psychology students working on their master’s degree. UPenn is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Saint Joseph’s University is a great place for psychology students working on their master’s degree. 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 join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Drexel University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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Thomas Jefferson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for psychology students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree psychology programs. Located in the large suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public college with a large student population.
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With a ranking of #8, Duquesne University did quite well on this year’s best schools for psychology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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Widener University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree psychology programs. Located in the large suburb of Chester, Widener is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #10, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for psychology students working on their master’s degree. Pitt is a very large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.
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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 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.