2026 Best Social Psychology Schools in the Far Western Region

Social Psychology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their social psychology programs.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best social psychology schools.

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• Best Social Psychology Schools in the Far Western Region

Best Schools for Social Psychology in the Far Western Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall social psychology education in the Far Western Region.

Top Schools in Social Psychology

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University Of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

39 Social Psychology Degrees Awarded

$23,420 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of California San Diego the best school in the country for a degree in social psychology. This very large public university is located in the city of La Jolla. About 86% of students finish within six years. University Of California San Diego awarded about 39 social psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, social psychology degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $23,420. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the social psychology program at University Of California San Diego

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The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Social Psychology Degrees Awarded

$26,942 Median Starting Salary

The Evergreen State College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best social psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Olympia, The Evergreen State College is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. The Evergreen State College awarded about 13 social psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their social psychology degree from The Evergreen State College earn around $26,942 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,850. More information about a degree in social psychology from The Evergreen State College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 4 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.