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2027 Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

272 Colleges in the United States
32,780 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$42,446 Avg Early-Career Salary

Psychology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 272 schools to find the best for psychology students.

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Best Schools for Psychology in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Psychology

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in psychology. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 73 psychology degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Psychology graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $51,959 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,500. More information about a degree in psychology from Georgetown University

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Students looking for a strong psychology program will find one at Cornell University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 194 psychology degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. Students who receive their psychology degree from Cornell University earn around $36,630 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,157 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in psychology from Cornell University

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Maryland College Park one of the top schools for psychology. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 439 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the psychology program make about $35,933 in their early career. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Get the full psychology details for University Of Maryland College Park

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A rank of #4 makes Johns Hopkins University one of the top schools for psychology. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 94% of students finish within six years. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 154 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their psychology degree from Johns Hopkins University earn around $49,035 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,507. More information about a degree in psychology from Johns Hopkins University

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. There were roughly 158 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Villanova University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the psychology program make about $39,015 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,211. More information about a degree in psychology from Villanova University

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Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Lafayette College earned the #6 position for psychology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Easton. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 62 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Lafayette College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their psychology degree from Lafayette College earn around $59,513 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,000 to complete this degree. Get the full psychology details for Lafayette College

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University came in at #7 for psychology this year. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 135 psychology degrees were awarded at Lehigh University in the most recent year. Graduates of the psychology program make about $40,942 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,160. See the full psychology program report for Lehigh University

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University Of Rochester came in at #8 for psychology this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Rochester. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 222 psychology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rochester in the most recent data year. Students who receive their psychology degree from University Of Rochester earn around $39,728 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Rochester graduates carry a median of $21,004 in student loans. Read more about the psychology program at University Of Rochester

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Carnegie Mellon University earned the #9 position for psychology this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 31 psychology degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent year. Graduates of the psychology program make about $89,327 in their early career. Carnegie Mellon University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Read more about the psychology program at Carnegie Mellon University

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Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College landed the #10 spot for psychology this year. Located in the city of Carlisle, Dickinson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Dickinson College awarded about 33 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Psychology graduates of Dickinson College earn a median of $37,227 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. See the full psychology program report for Dickinson College

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #11 for psychology this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 668 psychology degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their psychology degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $43,495 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,003 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in psychology from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best psychology schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 343 psychology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Students who receive their psychology degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $50,202 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,125. See the full psychology program report for University Of Pennsylvania

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University earned the #13 position for psychology this year. Stony Brook University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. About 76% of students finish within six years. Stony Brook University awarded about 580 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Psychology graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of $34,617 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. More information about a degree in psychology from Stony Brook University

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Suny At Binghamton came in at #14 for psychology this year. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public university. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 396 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent data year. Students who receive their psychology degree from Suny At Binghamton earn around $30,023 in the first couple years of their career. Suny At Binghamton graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. See the full psychology program report for Suny At Binghamton

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County placed #15 among the best psychology schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Baltimore. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. University Of Maryland Baltimore County awarded about 285 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the psychology program make about $35,721 in their early career. University Of Maryland Baltimore County graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Get the full psychology details for University Of Maryland Baltimore County

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University earned the #16 position for psychology this year. Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Syracuse University awarded about 307 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their psychology degree from Syracuse University earn around $34,654 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,865. Read more about the psychology program at Syracuse University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #17 for psychology this year. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 213 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Students who receive their psychology degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $53,156 in the first couple years of their career. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. See the full psychology program report for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best psychology schools. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 406 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Towson University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $45,035. Towson University graduates carry a median of $20,788 in student loans. More information about a degree in psychology from Towson University

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best psychology schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. About 158 psychology degrees were awarded at Drexel University in the most recent year. Psychology graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $51,315 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $30,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in psychology from Drexel University

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George Washington University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best psychology schools. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 295 psychology degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their psychology degree from George Washington University earn around $68,449 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,220. More information about a degree in psychology from George Washington University

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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best psychology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of New York. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 245 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College in the most recent data year. Psychology graduates of Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earn a median of $64,965 early in their careers. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates carry a median of $13,470 in student loans. More information about a degree in psychology from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University landed the #22 spot for psychology this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Saint Josephs University graduates 79% of students within six years. Saint Josephs University awarded about 129 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Saint Josephs University generally make around $65,421. Saint Josephs University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in psychology from Saint Josephs University

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University earned the #23 position for psychology this year. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 98% of students finish within six years. About 70 psychology degrees were awarded at Princeton University in the most recent year. Graduates of the psychology program make about $47,050 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,888. More information about a degree in psychology from Princeton University

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Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #24 among the best psychology schools. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public university. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. About 710 psychology degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. Students who receive their psychology degree from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn around $53,128 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the psychology program at Rutgers University New Brunswick

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St Lawrence University placed #25 among the best psychology schools. Set in the town of Canton, St Lawrence University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 63 psychology students who graduated with this degree at St Lawrence University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their psychology degree from St Lawrence University earn around $37,068 in the first couple years of their career. St Lawrence University graduates carry a median of $25,070 in student loans. See the full psychology program report for St Lawrence University

Rest of the Top 50 Psychology Schools

These schools also placed among the best for psychology this year:

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
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Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
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New York University
New York, NY
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Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY
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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY
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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
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Barnard College
New York, NY
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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
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Yeshiva University
New York, NY
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Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
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Cuny City College
New York, NY
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Additional Psychology Award Winners

These schools also earned a top-quality badge for psychology this year:

Rank School Location
#51 Suny At Geneseo Geneseo, NY
#52 American University Washington, DC
#53 Rutgers University Newark Newark, NJ
#54 West Chester University Of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA

Honorable Mentions

Also worth considering for psychology:

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 272 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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