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2027 Best General Psychology Schools in Virginia

33 Colleges in the United States
5,376 General Psychology Degrees Awarded
$38,339 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Psychology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general psychology programs.

College Factual analyzed 33 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general psychology schools.

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Best Schools for General Psychology in Virginia

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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Leading the list is University Of Virginia Main Campus, our #1 school for general psychology. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 187 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Virginia Main Campus generally make around $36,121. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. See the full general psychology program report for University Of Virginia Main Campus

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College Of William And Mary came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best general psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public university. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 184 general psychology degrees were awarded at College Of William And Mary in the most recent year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $36,818 in their early career. College Of William And Mary graduates carry a median of $19,379 in student loans. Get the full general psychology details for College Of William And Mary

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George Mason University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general psychology, ranking #3. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 481 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from George Mason University earn around $68,456 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete this degree. See the full general psychology program report for George Mason University

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general psychology, ranking #4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 218 general psychology degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $33,733. Students borrow a median of $22,151 to complete this degree. Read more about the general psychology program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general psychology, ranking #5. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 327 general psychology degrees were awarded at James Madison University in the most recent year. General Psychology graduates of James Madison University earn a median of $31,734 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. See the full general psychology program report for James Madison University

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Christopher Newport University placed #6 among the best general psychology schools. Set in the city of Newport News, Christopher Newport University is a mid-sized public institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. Christopher Newport University awarded about 128 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from Christopher Newport University earn around $35,028 in the first couple years of their career. Christopher Newport University graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. Read more about the general psychology program at Christopher Newport University

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best general psychology schools. Located in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 530 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $29,462 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,199 to complete this degree. Get the full general psychology details for Virginia Commonwealth University

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Virginia Military Institute landed the #8 spot for general psychology this year. This small public university is located in the town of Lexington. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 41 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Military Institute in the most recent data year. General Psychology graduates of Virginia Military Institute earn a median of $44,163 early in their careers. Virginia Military Institute graduates carry a median of $19,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in general psychology from Virginia Military Institute

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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

University Of Mary Washington ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best general psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 68 general psychology degrees were awarded at University Of Mary Washington in the most recent year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $28,887 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,989. See the full general psychology program report for University Of Mary Washington

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best general psychology schools. Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winchester. Shenandoah University graduates 66% of students within six years. Shenandoah University awarded about 19 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from Shenandoah University earn around $34,531 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Get the full general psychology details for Shenandoah University

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Northern Virginia Community College earned the #11 position for general psychology this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Annandale. Northern Virginia Community College awarded about 230 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Northern Virginia Community College generally make around $40,126. Northern Virginia Community College graduates carry a median of $14,413 in student loans. See the full general psychology program report for Northern Virginia Community College

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Old Dominion University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best general psychology schools. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. About 317 general psychology degrees were awarded at Old Dominion University in the most recent year. General Psychology graduates of Old Dominion University earn a median of $34,303 early in their careers. Old Dominion University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in general psychology from Old Dominion University

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Eastern Mennonite University came in at #13 for general psychology this year. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, Eastern Mennonite University is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Eastern Mennonite University awarded about 15 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. General Psychology graduates of Eastern Mennonite University earn a median of $55,325 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,415. Get the full general psychology details for Eastern Mennonite University

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Randolph Macon College came in at #14 for general psychology this year. Located in the suburb of Ashland, Randolph Macon College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Randolph Macon College awarded about 26 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $35,967 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the general psychology program at Randolph Macon College

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Radford University
Radford, VA

Radford University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best general psychology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Radford. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 109 general psychology degrees were awarded at Radford University in the most recent year. General Psychology graduates of Radford University earn a median of $39,810 early in their careers. Radford University graduates carry a median of $25,233 in student loans. More information about a degree in general psychology from Radford University

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Roanoke College
Salem, VA

Roanoke College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best general psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Salem, Roanoke College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roanoke College graduates 67% of students within six years. Roanoke College awarded about 41 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $32,550 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full general psychology program report for Roanoke College

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Marymount University
Arlington, VA

Marymount University placed #17 among the best general psychology schools. Located in the city of Arlington, Marymount University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 general psychology degrees were awarded at Marymount University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $33,277 in their early career. Marymount University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full general psychology details for Marymount University

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Longwood University
Farmville, VA

Longwood University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best general psychology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Farmville. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 34 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Longwood University in the most recent data year. General Psychology graduates of Longwood University earn a median of $22,656 early in their careers. Longwood University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the general psychology program at Longwood University

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Averett University
Danville, VA

Averett University earned the #19 position for general psychology this year. Averett University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Danville. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 27 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Averett University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $53,876 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,595. See the full general psychology program report for Averett University

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Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA

Lynchburg College earned the #20 position for general psychology this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Lynchburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lynchburg College awarded about 24 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Lynchburg College generally make around $107,159. Get the full general psychology details for Lynchburg College

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Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Hampton University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best general psychology schools. Hampton University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hampton. Hampton University graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 53 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Hampton University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from Hampton University earn around $29,154 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general psychology from Hampton University

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Norfolk State University placed #22 among the best general psychology schools. Set in the city of Norfolk, Norfolk State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 97 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Norfolk State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $54,971 in their early career. See the full general psychology program report for Norfolk State University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University earned the #23 position for general psychology this year. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 1,752 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $30,939 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,933. Get the full general psychology details for Liberty University

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Southern Virginia University landed the #24 spot for general psychology this year. Southern Virginia University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Buena Vista. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 general psychology degrees were awarded at Southern Virginia University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from Southern Virginia University earn around $22,024 in the first couple years of their career. Southern Virginia University graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in general psychology from Southern Virginia University

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Virginia State University placed #25 among the best general psychology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Petersburg. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. About 68 general psychology degrees were awarded at Virginia State University in the most recent year. General Psychology graduates of Virginia State University earn a median of $28,513 early in their careers. Virginia State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the general psychology program at Virginia State University

Rest of the Top 33 General Psychology Schools

These schools also placed among the best for general psychology this year:

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Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA
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Virginia Wesleyan College
Virginia Beach, VA
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Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA
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Hollins University
Roanoke, VA
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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 33 schools evaluated.

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