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2024 Best General Psychology Schools in Connecticut

15 Colleges in Connecticut
1,733 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$32,220 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in general psychology, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #4 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones were the best for general psychology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,733 degrees in general psychology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Psychology School

Best General 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 General Psychology rankings. For our Best Overall General Psychology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

General Psychology Rankings by Degree Level

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

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Psychology Schools in Connecticut list to help you make the college decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for General Psychology in Connecticut

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Connecticut Schools in Psychology

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
408 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$32,079 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in general psychology has to check out University of Connecticut. UCONN is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Storrs. A Best Colleges rank of #86 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.

There were roughly 408 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the psychology program state that they receive average early career income of $32,079.

More information about a degree in general psychology from University of Connecticut

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Connecticut College
New London, CT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$36,919 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Connecticut College if you wish to pursue a degree in general psychology. Conn College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of New London. A Best Colleges rank of #255 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Conn College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 45 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Conn College in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general psychology degree program at Connecticut College make $4,699 above the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
69 Psychology Degrees Awarded
5.8% Growth in Graduates

Fairfield University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general psychology. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #163 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Fairfield U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 69 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield U in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the psychology program make about $31,305 in their early career salary.

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Trinity College
Hartford, CT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$32,400 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in general psychology needs to look into Trinity College. Located in the medium-sized city of Hartford, Trinity Bantams is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #110 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Trinity Bantams is a great college overall.

There were approximately 47 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Trinity Bantams in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the psychology program earn about $32,400 in their early career salary.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
128 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$31,885 Median Starting Salary

CCSU is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of New Britain. A Best Colleges rank of #678 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CCSU is a great university overall.

There were about 128 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at CCSU in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients typically make an average of $31,885 in their early careers.

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University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
51 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$29,415 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of West Hartford, UHart is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 11th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were about 51 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UHart in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients typically earn an average of $29,415 in their early careers.

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$29,831 Median Starting Salary
$26,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the large suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #706 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Sacred Heart is a great university overall.

Students who receive their degree from the psychology program make about $29,831 in their early career salary.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
134 Psychology Degrees Awarded
4.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of New Haven, SCSU is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 12th out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were about 134 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at SCSU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the psychology program state that they receive average early career income of $28,705.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
86 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$30,140 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Willimantic, ECSU is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 16th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were about 86 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at ECSU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the psychology program report average early career wages of $30,140.

More information about a degree in general psychology from Eastern Connecticut State University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
17th Most Popular In CT
8.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of West Hartford, USJ is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #748 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USJ is a great university overall.

There were approximately 25 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at USJ in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in general psychology from University of Saint Joseph


 

Best General Psychology Colleges in the New England Region

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

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Massachusetts3013,943
New Hampshire2102,856
Maine202327
Rhode Island200628
Vermont194340

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General Psychology is one of 24 different types of Psychology programs to choose from.

Psychology Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
General Psychology1,733

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology462
Child Development & Psychology394
Other Psychology25

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