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2024 Best General Psychology Schools in Virginia

25 Colleges in Virginia
5,341 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$31,476 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 25 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for general psychology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 5,341 degrees in general psychology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Psychology School

Best General Psychology Schools in Virginia Your choice of general psychology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.

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

Pick Your General Psychology 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 General Psychology Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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 Virginia

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 Virginia Schools in Psychology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
285 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$29,899 Median Starting Salary

University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great decision for students interested in a degree in general psychology. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were approximately 285 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the psychology program state that they receive average early career wages of $29,899.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
476 Psychology Degrees Awarded
3.8% Growth in Graduates

George Mason University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in general psychology. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were about 476 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general psychology program at George Mason University make $30,585 more than the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
561 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$29,652 Median Starting Salary

Virginia Commonwealth University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general psychology. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #240 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 561 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the psychology program earn about $29,652 in the first couple years of working.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
291 Psychology Degrees Awarded
10.7% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in general psychology needs to check out James Madison University. JMU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Harrisonburg. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means JMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 291 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at JMU 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 $28,370.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
168 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$25,989 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.

There were about 168 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, psychology degree recipients generally earn about $25,989 in the first five years of their career.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
254 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$26,171 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were approximately 254 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the psychology program earn about $26,171 in the first couple years of working.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,457 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$27,958 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #352 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Liberty University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 1457 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the psychology program earn about $27,958 in their early career salary.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
331 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$30,237 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #446 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Old Dominion is a great university overall.

There were roughly 331 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Old Dominion in the most recent data year. After graduation, psychology degree recipients typically earn about $30,237 in the first five years of their career.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$38,487 Median Starting Salary

Located in the distant town of Lexington, VMI is a public school with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #326 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means VMI is a great school overall.

There were roughly 39 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at VMI in the most recent year we have data available. Those general psychology students who get their degree from Virginia Military Institute earn $7,011 more than the standard psychology graduate.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
146 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$27,765 Median Starting Salary

CNU is a small public university located in the city of Newport News. A Best Colleges rank of #589 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CNU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 146 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at CNU in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the psychology program earn around $27,765 for their early career.

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Best General Psychology Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Georgia2873,544
Florida2828,065
North Carolina2793,411
Tennessee2691,743
South Carolina2481,372
Kentucky2441,417
Louisiana2421,601
Mississippi2341,069
Arkansas234981
Alabama2331,571
West Virginia207924

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One of 24 majors within the Psychology area of study, General Psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Psychology Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
General Psychology5,341

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology1,747
Child Development & Psychology30

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