2024 Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region
225
Colleges in the Southeast Region
31,121
Psychology Degrees Awarded
General Psychology is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #4 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 225 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 31,121 degrees in general psychology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great General Psychology School
The psychology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Psychology rankings. For our Best Overall General Psychology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
General Psychology Rankings by Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Best Schools for General Psychology in the Southeast Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the psychology degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
25 Top Southeast Region Schools in Psychology
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
22nd
Most Popular In NC
It is difficult to beat Duke University if you wish to pursue a degree in general psychology. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.
There were approximately 29 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In TN
105
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in general psychology needs to look into Vanderbilt University. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.
There were approximately 105 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In GA
146
Psychology Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Emory University if you want to pursue a degree in general psychology. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.
There were approximately 146 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In VA
288
Psychology Degrees Awarded
University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general psychology. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.
There were roughly 288 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In FL
656
Psychology Degrees Awarded
UF is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were approximately 656 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In GA
536
Psychology Degrees Awarded
UGA is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were about 536 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In LA
200
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #78 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.
There were about 200 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general psychology from Tulane University of Louisiana
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In VA
458
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 458 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from George Mason University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In FL
197
Psychology Degrees Awarded
U Miami is a large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Coral Gables. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.
There were roughly 197 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In FL
871
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee. This university ranks 3rd out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were approximately 871 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
1,730
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were roughly 1730 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from Florida International University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In FL
791
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were about 791 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In VA
611
Psychology Degrees Awarded
VCU is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Richmond. This university ranks 7th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 611 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In VA
260
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were roughly 260 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from James Madison University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In FL
1,418
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were approximately 1418 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general psychology from University of Central Florida
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AL
331
Psychology Degrees Awarded
UA is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Tuscaloosa. This university ranks 2nd out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.
There were roughly 331 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In VA
176
Psychology Degrees Awarded
William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.
There were approximately 176 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In VA
309
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.
There were approximately 309 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SC
316
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Clemson is a very large public university located in the suburb of Clemson. A Best Colleges rank of #107 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.
There were roughly 316 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NC
316
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 316 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In NC
125
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 4th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were about 125 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AR
229
Psychology Degrees Awarded
UARK is a very large public university located in the small city of Fayetteville. This university ranks 1st out of 34 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.
There were approximately 229 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In NC
93
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Elon is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize suburb of Elon. This university ranks 5th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were approximately 93 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Elon in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
383
Psychology Degrees Awarded
UNC Charlotte is a very large public university located in the city of Charlotte. This university ranks 6th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were about 383 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In AL
187
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.
There were approximately 187 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year.
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