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2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k

19 Ranked Colleges
481 Degrees Awarded
$32,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Psychology is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 7th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 183,889 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, psychology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,496 and had an average of $36,227 in loans still to pay off.

Across New York, there were 14,569 psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $37,328 and $33,114 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 481 psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $76,095 and $123,917 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 19 colleges that offer a degree in psychology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent psychology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the psychology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 19 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $0-$30k) in New York

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k list. Cornell is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ithaca, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell also took the #1 spot in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Cornell University Psychology Report

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia University in the City of New York. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k list. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 36 students in 2019-2020.

Columbia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia are $51,194.

Full Columbia University in the City of New York Psychology Report

#3

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Rochester. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Rochester, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

University of Rochester did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505.

Read full report on Psychology at University of Rochester

#4

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Binghamton University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Vestal, New York, this fairly large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new york doctor’s degree psychology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Binghamton University has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290.

Read more about Psychology at Binghamton University

#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#17 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Stony Brook University landed the #5 spot on the list. Stony Brook, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583.

Read full report on Psychology at SUNY Stony Brook

#6

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#8 in overall quality

University at Albany came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UAlbany is a fairly large school located in Albany, New York that handed out 29 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new york doctor’s degree psychology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UAlbany has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University at Albany are $25,225.

Read more about Psychology at UAlbany

#7

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University at Buffalo did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k list. University at Buffalo is a large public school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 23 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo also took the #11 spot in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University at Buffalo Psychology Report

#8

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#7 in overall quality

Syracuse University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Syracuse is located in Syracuse, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our new york doctor’s degree psychology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Syracuse has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse University are $41,714, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Medaille College

Buffalo, New York
#19 in overall quality

Medaille College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Buffalo, New York, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new york doctor’s degree psychology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Medaille has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Medaille are $21,696, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Psychology at Medaille

#10

Alfred University

Alfred, New York
#18 in overall quality

Alfred University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Alfred University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Alfred, New York. It awarded 6 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Alfred, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Alfred University are $24,783, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

New York University

New York, New York
#2 in overall quality

New York University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

NYU also made our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full NYU Psychology Report

#12

Yeshiva University

New York, New York
#7 in overall quality

Yeshiva University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. Yeshiva is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 57 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Yeshiva also made our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Yeshiva are $35,100.

Read full report on Psychology at Yeshiva University

#10 in overall quality

St John’s University - New York did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. This large school is located in Queens, New York, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

STJ not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at STJ are $30,666.

Full STJ Psychology Report

#14

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#4 in overall quality

Fordham University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Fordham University is located in Bronx, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 38 doctorate’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

Fordham U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Fordham U are $23,846.

Read full report on Psychology at Fordham University

#15

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Adelphi University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k list. Garden City, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 24 students in 2019-2020.

Adelphi also made our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Adelphi are $43,950, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Psychology at Adelphi

#16

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
#5 in overall quality

Hofstra University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Hofstra is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hempstead, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 27 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Hofstra also took the #5 spot in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hofstra University are $27,172, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Psychology at Hofstra University

#17

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
#16 in overall quality

Pace University - New York ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k list. Pace University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Pace University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pace University are $33,356, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Psychology at Pace University

#18

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
#13 in overall quality

LIU Post ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Brookville, New York, and it awarded 33 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

LIU Post also made our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at LIU Post are $23,479, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full LIU Post Psychology Report

#19

The New School

New York, New York
#18 in overall quality

The New School did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in New York For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #19. New School University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 10 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

New School University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The New School are $47,642, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The New School Psychology Report

Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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