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2027 Best General Psychology Schools in the New England Region

91 Colleges in the United States
12,160 General Psychology Degrees Awarded
$40,150 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Psychology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general psychology programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 91 schools to find the best for general psychology students.

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Best Schools for General Psychology in the New England Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Psychology

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University tops our 2027 ranking of the best general psychology schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. There were roughly 104 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from Harvard University earn around $95,207 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. Get the full general psychology details for Harvard University

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Colby College
Waterville, ME

Colby College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general psychology, ranking #2. Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Waterville. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 47 general psychology degrees were awarded at Colby College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $40,842 in their early career. Colby College graduates carry a median of $22,016 in student loans. Read more about the general psychology program at Colby College

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 171 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from Boston College earn around $44,760 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete this degree. See the full general psychology program report for Boston College

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University Of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general psychology, ranking #4. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 449 general psychology degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $33,521. Typical student debt for the program is $23,500. Get the full general psychology details for University Of Connecticut

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Students looking for a strong general psychology program will find one at Wesleyan University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 93 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Wesleyan University in the most recent data year. General Psychology graduates of Wesleyan University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete this degree. Read more about the general psychology program at Wesleyan University

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College Of The Holy Cross came in at #6 for general psychology this year. Set in the city of Worcester, College Of The Holy Cross is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 92 general psychology degrees were awarded at College Of The Holy Cross in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from College Of The Holy Cross generally make around $41,099. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general psychology from College Of The Holy Cross

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University Of Rhode Island ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best general psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public institution. University Of Rhode Island graduates 72% of students within six years. About 279 general psychology degrees were awarded at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from University Of Rhode Island earn around $37,414 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,880. See the full general psychology program report for University Of Rhode Island

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best general psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Fairfield University graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 94 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $39,890 in their early career. Fairfield University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full general psychology program report for Fairfield University

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University earned the #9 position for general psychology this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 89% of students finish within six years. Boston University awarded about 311 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from Boston University earn around $44,891 in the first couple years of their career. Boston University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the general psychology program at Boston University

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Connecticut College
New London, CT

Connecticut College earned the #10 position for general psychology this year. Set in the city of New London, Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Connecticut College graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 49 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Connecticut College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Connecticut College generally make around $40,141. Students borrow a median of $24,197 to complete this degree. See the full general psychology program report for Connecticut College

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont came in at #11 for general psychology this year. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. University Of Vermont graduates 79% of students within six years. About 230 general psychology degrees were awarded at University Of Vermont in the most recent year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from University Of Vermont earn around $32,674 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,958. Get the full general psychology details for University Of Vermont

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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus landed the #12 spot for general psychology this year. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Durham. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 222 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $38,229 in their early career. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the general psychology program at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

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Providence College
Providence, RI

Providence College earned the #13 position for general psychology this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Providence. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 104 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Providence College in the most recent data year. General Psychology graduates of Providence College earn a median of $37,863 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the general psychology program at Providence College

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #14 among the best general psychology schools. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. About 83% of students finish within six years. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 548 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $32,223. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Read more about the general psychology program at University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Clark University
Worcester, MA

Clark University placed #15 among the best general psychology schools. Set in the city of Worcester, Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 91 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Clark University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $33,264 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Read more about the general psychology program at Clark University

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Stonehill College
Easton, MA

Stonehill College earned the #16 position for general psychology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Easton. Stonehill College graduates 76% of students within six years. Stonehill College awarded about 50 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Stonehill College generally make around $37,460. Stonehill College graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in general psychology from Stonehill College

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Bryant University
Smithfield, RI

Bryant University earned the #17 position for general psychology this year. Located in the suburb of Smithfield, Bryant University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Bryant University graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Bryant University in the most recent data year. General Psychology graduates of Bryant University earn a median of $66,637 early in their careers. Bryant University graduates carry a median of $26,233 in student loans. Read more about the general psychology program at Bryant University

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Massachusetts School Of Professional Psychology earned the #18 position for general psychology this year. Set in the city of Newton, Massachusetts School Of Professional Psychology is a small private not-for-profit institution. Massachusetts School Of Professional Psychology awarded about 20 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $68,454 in their early career. More information about a degree in general psychology from Massachusetts School Of Professional Psychology

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Endicott College landed the #19 spot for general psychology this year. Located in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Endicott College graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 53 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Endicott College in the most recent data year. General Psychology graduates of Endicott College earn a median of $43,646 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the general psychology program at Endicott College

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell came in at #20 for general psychology this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Lowell. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 273 general psychology degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Lowell generally make around $52,068. Students borrow a median of $25,925 to complete this degree. See the full general psychology program report for University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University earned the #21 position for general psychology this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 35 general psychology degrees were awarded at Lesley University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $39,211 in their early career. Lesley University graduates carry a median of $23,848 in student loans. More information about a degree in general psychology from Lesley University

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Worcester State University landed the #22 spot for general psychology this year. Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Worcester. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 96 general psychology degrees were awarded at Worcester State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from Worcester State University earn around $38,169 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,394 to complete this degree. Read more about the general psychology program at Worcester State University

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Southern Connecticut State University placed #23 among the best general psychology schools. This large public university is located in the city of New Haven. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 140 general psychology degrees were awarded at Southern Connecticut State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from Southern Connecticut State University earn around $40,285 in the first couple years of their career. Southern Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Get the full general psychology details for Southern Connecticut State University

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best general psychology schools. Set in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. Merrimack College awarded about 48 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $34,453 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in general psychology from Merrimack College

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Salem State University placed #25 among the best general psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public university. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 103 general psychology degrees were awarded at Salem State University in the most recent year. General Psychology graduates of Salem State University earn a median of $36,492 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,435. See the full general psychology program report for Salem State University

Rest of the Top 50 General Psychology Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s general psychology ranking:

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Assumption College
Worcester, MA
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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT
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Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH
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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
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Saint Michaels College
Colchester, VT
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Simmons College
Boston, MA
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Springfield College
Springfield, MA
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 91 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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