by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in psychology at New York University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 35 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, New York University as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #121 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 121 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in New York | 13 of 103 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 29 of 273 |
The following degree levels are offered in psychology at New York University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 555 |
| Master’s | 393 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
| Professional Certificate | 4 |
The psychology field at New York University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 966 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 4 |
| Psychology, General | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New York University handed out 393 master’s degrees in psychology.
New York University is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 35 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 3 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 33 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $79,994 | $79,994 |
| Fees | $3,198 | $3,198 |
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Among recent graduates, 14% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at New York 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 New York University with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 118 |
| Other Races | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New York University conferred 22 doctoral degrees in psychology.
New York University is in the top 10% of the country for psychology at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 4 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 8 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
Among recent graduates, 41% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at New York University are White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New York University conferred 4 professional certificate degrees in psychology.
New York University is not yet ranked for psychology at the professional certificate level.
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in psychology from New York University identified as women.
The largest share of psychology professional certificate degree graduates at New York University were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a professional certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at New York University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 555 |