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2024 Best Psychology Schools in Connecticut

14 Colleges in Connecticut
2,447 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$42,468 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in psychology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #8 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones were the best for psychology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,447 degrees in psychology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Psychology School

Best Psychology Schools in Connecticut The psychology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Psychology rankings. For our Best Overall Psychology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Psychology Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Psychology
Bachelor's Degrees in Psychology
Master's Degrees in Psychology
Doctor's Degrees in Psychology

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Psychology Schools in Connecticut list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Psychology in Connecticut

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the psychology degree levels they offer.

10 Top Connecticut Schools in Psychology

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
493 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$44,824 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat University of Connecticut if you want to pursue a degree in psychology. Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #86 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.

There were roughly 493 psychology students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent year we have data available. Those psychology students who get their degree from University of Connecticut make $2,356 more than the standard psychology graduate.

More information about a degree in psychology from University of Connecticut

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
100 Psychology Degrees Awarded
10.0% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Fairfield University if you wish to pursue a degree in psychology. Fairfield U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fairfield. A Best Colleges rank of #163 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Fairfield U is a great university overall.

There were roughly 100 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield U in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, psychology degree recipients generally earn about $41,068 in the first five years of their career.

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Connecticut College
New London, CT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Psychology Degrees Awarded
8.2% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in psychology has to look into Connecticut College. Located in the city of New London, Conn College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #255 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Conn College is a great college overall.

There were about 49 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Conn College in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, psychology degree recipients generally earn an average of $36,919 in the first five years of their career.

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Trinity College
Hartford, CT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
71 Psychology Degrees Awarded
36.6% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Trinity College if you wish to pursue a degree in psychology. Trinity Bantams is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Hartford. A Best Colleges rank of #110 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Trinity Bantams is a great college overall.

There were approximately 71 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Trinity Bantams in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, psychology degree recipients generally make an average of $32,400 in the first five years of their career.

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University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
120 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$52,609 Median Starting Salary

University of Hartford is a good decision for students interested in a degree in psychology. UHart is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of West Hartford. This university ranks 11th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were roughly 120 psychology students who graduated with this degree at UHart in the most recent data year. Those psychology students who get their degree from University of Hartford receive $10,140 more than the average psychology student.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
146 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$37,507 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #678 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CCSU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 146 psychology students who graduated with this degree at CCSU in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the psychology program make an average of $37,507 in the first couple years of their career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
160 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$41,033 Median Starting Salary

SCSU is a medium-sized public university located in the midsize city of New Haven. This university ranks 12th out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were about 160 psychology students who graduated with this degree at SCSU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the psychology program state that they receive average early career income of $41,033.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
100 Psychology Degrees Awarded
7.0% Growth in Graduates

ECSU is a small public university located in the fringe town of Willimantic. This university ranks 16th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were roughly 100 psychology students who graduated with this degree at ECSU in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the psychology program make around $30,140 for their early career.

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University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
62 Psychology Degrees Awarded
11.3% Growth in Graduates

USJ is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of West Hartford. This university ranks 10th out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were about 62 psychology students who graduated with this degree at USJ in the most recent year we have data available. Psychology degree recipients from University of Saint Joseph earn a boost of about $8,763 over the typical income of psychology majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
153 Psychology Degrees Awarded
3.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Danbury, WestConn is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were approximately 153 psychology students who graduated with this degree at WestConn in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, psychology degree recipients generally make around $42,374 in their early careers.

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Best Psychology Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Psychology Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New Hampshire 37 2,974
Maine 37 538
Rhode Island 37 837
Massachusetts 37 6,094
Vermont 34 431

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Psychology Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Psychology 1,768
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 372
Child Development & Psychology 294
Other Psychology 13

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