2026 Best Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their physiological psychology/psychobiology programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools to find the best for physiological psychology/psychobiology students.

What’s on this page:

• Best Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Best Schools for Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall physiological psychology/psychobiology education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology

1

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

22 Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology Degrees Awarded

$39,218 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Villanova University this year for physiological psychology/psychobiology. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. Villanova University awarded about 22 physiological psychology/psychobiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physiological psychology/psychobiology degree recipients from Villanova University generally make around $39,218. Students borrow a median of $26,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the physiological psychology/psychobiology program at Villanova University

2

Teachers College At Columbia University
New York, NY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

31 Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology Degrees Awarded

$54,852 Median Starting Salary

Teachers College At Columbia University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physiological psychology/psychobiology, ranking #2. Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 31 physiological psychology/psychobiology degrees were awarded at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent year. Physiological Psychology/psychobiology graduates of Teachers College At Columbia University earn a median of $54,852 early in their careers. Read more about the physiological psychology/psychobiology program at Teachers College At Columbia University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 11 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.