by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 365 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. 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 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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in Georgia list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for psychology students seeking a a master's degree.
It is difficult to beat Emory University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in 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 psychology from Emory University
University of Georgia is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in psychology. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Georgia
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in psychology needs to check out Georgia State University. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Georgia State University
It is hard to beat Georgia Southern University if you want to pursue a master's degree in psychology. Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Georgia Southern University
Located in the midsize city of Augusta, Augusta University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Augusta University
Located in the midsize city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Mercer University
VSU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Valdosta.More information about a master’s in psychology from Valdosta State University
Located in the small city of Marietta, Life is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Life University
Located in the town of Carrollton, University of West Georgia is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of West Georgia
Clayton State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the large suburb of Morrow.More information about a master’s in psychology from Clayton State University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 57 |
| Florida | 34 | 1,667 |
| Virginia | 33 | 1,363 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 316 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 202 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 722 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 148 |
| Alabama | 30 | 277 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 181 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 126 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 24 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 231 |
| General Psychology | 126 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 8 |
