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2026 Most Popular Online Psychology Schools

There are 23 schools that offer a degree in Psychology mostly online. The most popular online schools, by student demand, are below:

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for Psychology students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Psychology Schools ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in the United States to see which mostly-online Psychology programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Psychology Schools.

Our 2026 rankings named Southern New Hampshire University the most popular online school in the U.S. for Psychology majors. Southern New Hampshire University is a private nonprofit school located in Manchester, NH. About 67% of degrees in Psychology here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,601 people earned their degree in Psychology from this school. Women make up 83% of the Psychology students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $54,644. Read full report on Psychology at Southern New Hampshire University

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Capella University comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Psychology majors. Located in Minneapolis, MN, this is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of degrees in Psychology here are earned online. This school awarded 3,113 degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 86% of the Psychology students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $79,233. Read More…

Arizona State University Digital Immersion landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Psychology Schools ranking. Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a public school located in Scottsdale, AZ. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 2,038 degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 84% of the Psychology students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $48,210. Read full report on Psychology at Arizona State University Digital Immersion

#4

National University

San Diego, CA

National University comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Psychology majors. National University is a private nonprofit school located in San Diego, CA. About 90% of degrees in Psychology here are earned online. This school awarded 1,383 degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. About 80% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $66,420. Read full report on Psychology at National University

University of Phoenix-Arizona landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Psychology Schools ranking. Located in Phoenix, AZ, this is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of degrees in Psychology here are earned online. This school awarded 1,163 degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 82% of the Psychology students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $52,226. Read More…

#6

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Psychology Schools ranking. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school located in Phoenix, AZ. About 75% of degrees in Psychology here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,024 people earned their degree in Psychology from this school. About 76% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $62,543. Read full report on Psychology at Grand Canyon University

#7

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN

Walden University comes in at #7 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Psychology majors. Located in Minneapolis, MN, this is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 974 people earned their degree in Psychology from this school. Women make up 83% of the Psychology students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $76,759. Read full report on Psychology at Walden University

University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Psychology majors. University of Maryland Global Campus is a public school located in Adelphi, MD. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 788 degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. About 80% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $66,817. Read full report on Psychology at University of Maryland Global Campus

The Chicago School at Los Angeles landed the #9 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Psychology Schools ranking. The Chicago School at Los Angeles is a private nonprofit school located in Los Angeles, CA. About 52% of degrees in Psychology here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 767 people earned their degree in Psychology from this school. About 84% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $60,996. Read full report on Psychology at The Chicago School at Los Angeles

#10

Ashford University

San Diego, CA

Ashford University comes in at #10 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Psychology majors. Ashford University is a private for-profit school located in San Diego, CA. About 100% of degrees in Psychology here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 700 people earned their degree in Psychology from this school. Women make up 79% of the Psychology students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $47,447. Full Psychology at Ashford University Report

#11

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University comes in at #11 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Psychology majors. Kennesaw State University is a public school located in Kennesaw, GA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 503 degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. About 82% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $48,335. Full Psychology at Kennesaw State University Report

#12

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Global landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Psychology Schools ranking. Purdue University Global is a public school located in West Lafayette, IN. About 100% of degrees in Psychology here are earned online. This school awarded 494 degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 86% of the Psychology students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $45,209. Read More…

American Public University System comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Psychology majors. American Public University System is a private for-profit school located in Charles Town, WV. About 100% of degrees in Psychology here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 492 people earned their degree in Psychology from this school. About 71% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $57,877. Read full report on Psychology at American Public University System

University of Mount Saint Vincent comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Psychology majors. Located in Bronx, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 432 degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. About 99% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $62,536. Read full report on Psychology at University of Mount Saint Vincent

#15

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Psychology majors. University of the Cumberlands is a private nonprofit school located in Williamsburg, KY. About 86% of degrees in Psychology here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 411 people earned their degree in Psychology from this school. About 82% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $45,499. Read full report on Psychology at University of the Cumberlands

Alliant International University-San Diego comes in at #16 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Psychology majors. Located in San Diego, CA, this is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 59% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 391 degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. About 81% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $63,266. Full Psychology at Alliant International University-San Diego Report

#17

Merced College

Merced, CA

Merced College landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Psychology Schools ranking. Located in Merced, CA, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 370 people earned their degree in Psychology from this school. Women make up 75% of the Psychology students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $41,477. Read More…

#18

Northcentral University

San Diego, CA

Northcentral University landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Psychology Schools ranking. Northcentral University is a private nonprofit school located in San Diego, CA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 370 degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 78% of the Psychology students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $66,881. Full Psychology at Northcentral University Report

Colorado Christian University landed the #19 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Psychology Schools ranking. Located in Lakewood, CO, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 80% of degrees in Psychology here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 306 people earned their degree in Psychology from this school. About 86% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $44,478. Read full report on Psychology at Colorado Christian University

University of Houston-Downtown comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Psychology majors. Located in Houston, TX, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 283 degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 86% of the Psychology students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $47,105. Read More…

#21

Utah State University

Logan, UT

Utah State University comes in at #21 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Psychology majors. Located in Logan, UT, this is a public institution. About 67% of degrees in Psychology here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people earned their degree in Psychology from this school. Women make up 74% of the Psychology students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $45,312. Full Psychology at Utah State University Report

#22

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY

Empire State University comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Psychology majors. Located in Saratoga Springs, NY, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people earned their degree in Psychology from this school. About 87% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $52,821. Read full report on Psychology at Empire State University

#23

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University comes in at #23 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Psychology majors. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 90% of degrees in Psychology here are earned online. This school awarded 277 degrees in Psychology in the most recent reporting year. About 79% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $42,499. Full Psychology at Regent University Report

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More Psychology Rankings

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the Most Popular Online Psychology Schools ranking, along with other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Psychology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Psychology 147,078
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 40,952
Child Development & Psychology 22,813
Other Psychology 2,825

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