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2024 Best General Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

178 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
22,310 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$30,905 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in general psychology, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #4 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 178 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of general psychology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 22,310 degrees in general psychology during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great General Psychology School

Best General Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region Your choice of general psychology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.

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Pick Your General Psychology Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Psychology
Bachelor's Degrees in Psychology
Master's Degrees in Psychology
Doctor's Degrees in Psychology

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that 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 Middle Atlantic 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 Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Psychology

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$57,366 Median Starting Salary

University of Pennsylvania is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general psychology. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were about 48 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year. Those general psychology students who get their degree from University of Pennsylvania make $26,461 more than the standard psychology student.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
103 Psychology Degrees Awarded
3.9% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in general psychology needs to check out Georgetown University. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were approximately 103 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general psychology degree program at Georgetown University earn $15,031 above the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$45,925 Median Starting Salary

Carnegie Mellon University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general psychology. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Carnegie Mellon is a great university overall.

There were approximately 29 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general psychology degree program at Carnegie Mellon University earn $15,020 above the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
81 Psychology Degrees Awarded
3.7% Growth in Graduates

Cornell University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general psychology. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were roughly 81 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general psychology major at Cornell University earn $5,258 more than the average graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
374 Psychology Degrees Awarded
4.0% Growth in Graduates

UMCP is a very large public university located in the large suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were approximately 374 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the psychology program make an average of $31,658 for their early career.

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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
84 Psychology Degrees Awarded
42.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #66 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Bucknell is a great university overall.

There were approximately 84 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Bucknell in the most recent data year. Those general psychology students who get their degree from Bucknell University receive $7,555 more than the average psychology graduate.

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
107 Psychology Degrees Awarded
0.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Villanova is a great university overall.

There were approximately 107 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general psychology degree program at Villanova University get $8,362 more than the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
560 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$43,328 Median Starting Salary

Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the city of New Brunswick. A Best Colleges rank of #98 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.

There were about 560 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available. General Psychology degree recipients from Rutgers University - New Brunswick get an earnings boost of around $12,423 above the average income of general psychology graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
141 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$36,127 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #109 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Fordham U is a great university overall.

There were roughly 141 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Fordham U in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general psychology major at Fordham University get $5,222 more than the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
185 Psychology Degrees Awarded
30.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public school with a medium-sized student population. This school ranks 14th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 185 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at The Graduate Center in the most recent data year. General Psychology degree recipients from The Graduate Center, CUNY get an earnings boost of approximately $10,219 above the typical income of general psychology majors.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
277 Psychology Degrees Awarded
3.6% Growth in Graduates

Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Syracuse. A Best Colleges rank of #132 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.

There were roughly 277 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the psychology program earn about $32,210 for their early career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
661 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$27,689 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 23rd out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 661 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at University at Buffalo in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the psychology program earn an average of $27,689 in the first couple years of working.

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Queens College
Queens, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
624 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$29,897 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Queens, QC is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 26th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 624 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at QC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the psychology program report average early career wages of $29,897.

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Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Haverford is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Haverford. This college ranks 13th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 27 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Haverford in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general psychology major at Haverford College earn $7,047 above the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
569 Psychology Degrees Awarded
7.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 18th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 569 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year. Those general psychology students who get their degree from Stony Brook University make $3,458 more than the standard psychology grad.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
374 Psychology Degrees Awarded
14.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 374 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UMBC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the psychology program report average early career wages of $30,408.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$37,208 Median Starting Salary
$23,984 Median Student Debt

GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 3 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general psychology program at George Washington University earn $6,303 above the typical college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
379 Psychology Degrees Awarded
1.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 379 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the psychology program report average early career earnings of $28,627.

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Towson University
Towson, MD
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
431 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$35,375 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 431 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent data year. Those general psychology students who get their degree from Towson University earn $4,470 more than the typical psychology student.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
347 Psychology Degrees Awarded
5.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 29th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 347 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Binghamton University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the psychology program make about $30,317 in their early career salary.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
576 Psychology Degrees Awarded
14.6% Growth in Graduates

UMGC is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Adelphi. This university ranks 3rd out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 576 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent year we have data available. General Psychology degree recipients from University of Maryland Global Campus earn a boost of approximately $5,275 over the average income of general psychology graduates.

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Hunter College
New York, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
693 Psychology Degrees Awarded
0.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 19th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 693 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Hunter in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the psychology program make an average of $27,951 for their early career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
84 Psychology Degrees Awarded
35.7% Growth in Graduates

Loyola Maryland is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore. This university ranks 9th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 84 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Maryland in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general psychology degree program at Loyola University Maryland get $3,385 more than the average college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
66 Psychology Degrees Awarded
7.6% Growth in Graduates

St. Joe's is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia. This university ranks 12th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 66 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at St. Joe's in the most recent data year. Those general psychology students who get their degree from Saint Joseph's University make $6,343 more than the typical psychology student.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$45,093 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #125 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.

There were roughly 38 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available. General Psychology degree recipients from Drexel University earn a boost of approximately $14,188 over the typical income of general psychology majors.

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Rest of the Top Best General Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best General Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
27 University at Albany Albany, NY
28 Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY
29 Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY
30 Rutgers University - Newark Newark, NJ
31 Catholic University of America Washington, DC
32 Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ
33 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
34 Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY
35 Touro College New York, NY

Best General Psychology Colleges by State

Explore the best general psychology colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 4,843
New York 333 10,958
Maryland 279 2,523
New Jersey 273 3,346
District of Columbia 188 437
Delaware 175 191

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One of 24 majors within the Psychology area of study, General Psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Psychology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Psychology 22,310

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 5,108
Child Development & Psychology 3,931
Other Psychology 320

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