by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 243 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of psychology. Combined, these schools handed out 31,151 bachelor's degrees in psychology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of psychology for getting your bachelor'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.
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various 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 bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for psychology students seeking a a bachelor's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Duke University is a good choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in psychology. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Durham.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Duke University
Vanderbilt University is a great option for individuals pursuing a bachelor'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 bachelor’s in psychology from Vanderbilt University
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a good decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from University of Virginia - Main Campus
It's hard to beat Emory University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in psychology. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Emory University
UF is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from University of Florida
UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from University of Georgia
Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Tulane University of Louisiana
U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Coral Gables.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from University of Miami
Florida State is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Florida State University
Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from George Mason University
Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Florida International University
VCU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Richmond.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University
Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from James Madison University
Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from University of Central Florida
UA is a very large public university located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from The University of Alabama
William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from William & Mary
Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Virginia Tech
Clemson is a very large public university located in the suburb of Clemson.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Clemson University
UT Knoxville is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Knoxville.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from North Carolina State University
Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Wake Forest University
UARK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Fayetteville.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from University of Arkansas
Elon is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Elon.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Elon University
UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Charlotte.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| 38 | University of South Carolina - Columbia | Columbia, SC |
| 39 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA |
| 40 | East Carolina University | Greenville, NC |
| 41 | University of Memphis | Memphis, TN |
| 42 | University of Louisville | Louisville, KY |
| 43 | University of North Carolina at Wilmington | Wilmington, NC |
| 44 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro, NC |
| 45 | University of Mississippi | University, MS |
| 46 | Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN |
| 47 | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| 48 | West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV |
Explore the best psychology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 34 | 3,433 |
| Mississippi | 34 | 912 |
| Florida | 34 | 8,232 |
| Virginia | 34 | 4,872 |
| Alabama | 33 | 1,568 |
| Georgia | 33 | 3,677 |
| West Virginia | 32 | 772 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 2,044 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 1,721 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 1,499 |
| Louisiana | 31 | 1,455 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 966 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 28,653 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 1,888 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 560 |
| Other Psychology | 50 |
