by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 8 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of psychology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 334 master's degrees in psychology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for 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 Psychology Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in psychology.
University of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in psychology. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Connecticut
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in psychology has to take a look at University of Hartford. UHart is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of West Hartford.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Hartford
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in psychology needs to check out Fairfield University. Fairfield U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fairfield.More information about a master’s in psychology from Fairfield University
It's difficult to beat Western Connecticut State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in psychology. Located in the city of Danbury, WestConn is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Western Connecticut State University
Located in the suburb of West Haven, University of New Haven is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of New Haven
USJ is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of West Hartford.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Saint Joseph
SCSU is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of New Haven.More information about a master’s in psychology from Southern Connecticut State University
Sacred Heart is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fairfield.More information about a master’s in psychology from Sacred Heart University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 34 | 1,181 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 88 |
| New Hampshire | 27 | 732 |
| Maine | 27 | 54 |
| Vermont | 25 | 65 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 251 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 47 |
| General Psychology | 23 |
| Other Psychology | 13 |
