by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 70 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for general psychology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,388 master's degrees in general psychology to qualified students.
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Your choice of general psychology for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general psychology students working on their master's degree.
The psychology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general psychology students seeking a a master's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in general psychology needs to take a look at Duke University. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general psychology from Duke University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general psychology has to check out Vanderbilt University. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in general psychology from Vanderbilt University
Emory University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general psychology. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general psychology from Emory University
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a master's degree in general psychology. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in general psychology from University of Virginia - Main Campus
GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.
Master's recipients from the general psychology major at George Mason University get $24,037 above the average college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.
More information about a master’s in general psychology from George Mason University
Tulane is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans.More information about a master’s in general psychology from Tulane University of Louisiana
Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general psychology from University of Florida
Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general psychology from University of Georgia
Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general psychology from University of Miami
Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.
General Psychology master's degree recipients from Florida State University receive an earnings boost of approximately $10,374 above the average earnings of general psychology majors.
More information about a master’s in general psychology from Florida State University
FIU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Miami.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the psychology program make an average of $39,409 in their early career salary.
More information about a master’s in general psychology from Florida International UniversityLearn about other programs related to General Psychology that might interest you.
Here are some additional great schools for General Psychology students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best General Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | William & Mary | Williamsburg, VA |
| 12 | Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 13 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA |
| 14 | The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| 15 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL |
| 15 | Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA |
| 16 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA |
| 17 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
Explore the best general psychology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 370 |
| Georgia | 190 | 126 |
| Virginia | 182 | 248 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 138 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 86 |
| Alabama | 151 | 57 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 25 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 129 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 23 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 29 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 14 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 143 |
General Psychology is one of 24 different types of Psychology programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 1,388 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 3,976 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 84 |
