by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in psychology at Harvard University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 26 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Harvard University as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #19 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 19 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 55 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the New England Region | 7 of 117 |
Here is each degree level offered in psychology at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 77 |
| Master’s | 99 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
This psychology area of study at Harvard University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 94 |
| Psychology, General | 92 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Harvard University conferred 99 master’s degrees in psychology.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,592 | $1,592 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at Harvard University were White. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Harvard University conferred 22 doctoral degrees in psychology.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
In the most recent graduating class, 27% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at Harvard University were White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Harvard University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 77 |