by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 62 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of psychology. Combined, these schools handed out 1,108 doctor's degrees in psychology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of psychology for getting your doctor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality psychology program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for psychology students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Psychology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for psychology students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Duke University is a great option for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in psychology. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham.More information about a doctorate in psychology from Duke University
Vanderbilt University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in psychology. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in psychology from Vanderbilt University
Emory University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in psychology. Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta.More information about a doctorate in psychology from Emory University
University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in psychology. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in psychology from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in psychology from George Mason University
Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in psychology from Tulane University of Louisiana
UGA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Athens.More information about a doctorate in psychology from University of Georgia
Located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in psychology from Nova Southeastern University
Georgia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Atlanta.More information about a doctorate in psychology from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
UF is a very large public university located in the city of Gainesville.More information about a doctorate in psychology from University of Florida
Learn about other programs related to Psychology that might interest you.
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Psychology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL |
| 12 | Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, FL |
| 13 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL |
| 14 | Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA |
| 15 | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY |
Explore the best psychology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 336 |
| Virginia | 29 | 198 |
| Georgia | 28 | 98 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 77 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 18 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 73 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 79 |
| Alabama | 25 | 59 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 80 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 50 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 13 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 27 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 664 |
| General Psychology | 383 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 39 |
| Other Psychology | 22 |
