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2027 Best Psychology Schools in Connecticut

20 Colleges in the United States
2,744 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$48,933 Avg Early-Career Salary

Psychology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their psychology programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 20 schools to find the best for psychology students.

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Best Schools for Psychology in Connecticut

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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No school ranked higher than University Of Connecticut this year for psychology. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 572 psychology degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $54,494. Students borrow a median of $23,201 to complete this degree. See the full psychology program report for University Of Connecticut

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

A rank of #2 makes Wesleyan University one of the top schools for psychology. Located in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. Wesleyan University awarded about 135 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their psychology degree from Wesleyan University earn around $39,764 in the first couple years of their career. Wesleyan University graduates carry a median of $16,125 in student loans. Read more about the psychology program at Wesleyan University

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Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Students looking for a strong psychology program will find one at Trinity College, which ranked #3. Trinity College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hartford. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Trinity College awarded about 53 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the psychology program make about $48,406 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,944. See the full psychology program report for Trinity College

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A rank of #4 makes Sacred Heart University one of the top schools for psychology. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fairfield. Sacred Heart University graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 175 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Sacred Heart University in the most recent data year. Psychology graduates of Sacred Heart University earn a median of $62,864 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the psychology program at Sacred Heart University

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in psychology, ranking #5. Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Fairfield University graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 121 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the psychology program make about $39,890 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Get the full psychology details for Fairfield University

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University placed #6 among the best psychology schools. Yale University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Yale University awarded about 98 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the psychology program make about $47,874 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in psychology from Yale University

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Connecticut College
New London, CT

Connecticut College came in at #7 for psychology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New London. Connecticut College graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 49 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Connecticut College in the most recent data year. Psychology graduates of Connecticut College earn a median of $40,141 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,197 to complete this degree. Get the full psychology details for Connecticut College

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Central Connecticut State University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best psychology schools. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public university. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 151 psychology degrees were awarded at Central Connecticut State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the psychology program make about $53,775 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full psychology details for Central Connecticut State University

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Quinnipiac University came in at #9 for psychology this year. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. Quinnipiac University graduates 76% of students within six years. Quinnipiac University awarded about 104 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Quinnipiac University generally make around $32,192. Students borrow a median of $26,501 to complete this degree. Read more about the psychology program at Quinnipiac University

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Saint Joseph College
West Hartford, CT

Saint Joseph College placed #10 among the best psychology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of West Hartford. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Saint Joseph College awarded about 55 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their psychology degree from Saint Joseph College earn around $56,452 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in psychology from Saint Joseph College

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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT

University Of New Haven landed the #11 spot for psychology this year. Set in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 128 psychology degrees were awarded at University Of New Haven in the most recent year. Students who receive their psychology degree from University Of New Haven earn around $62,082 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full psychology program report for University Of New Haven

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Southern Connecticut State University landed the #12 spot for psychology this year. This large public university is located in the city of New Haven. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 180 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Southern Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Psychology graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $58,866 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in psychology from Southern Connecticut State University

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best psychology schools. University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of West Hartford. About 58% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 200 psychology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Hartford in the most recent data year. Graduates of the psychology program make about $75,655 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the psychology program at University Of Hartford

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Eastern Connecticut State University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best psychology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Willimantic. Eastern Connecticut State University graduates 57% of students within six years. About 84 psychology degrees were awarded at Eastern Connecticut State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Eastern Connecticut State University generally make around $29,403. Eastern Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $25,779 in student loans. See the full psychology program report for Eastern Connecticut State University

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Charter Oak State College landed the #15 spot for psychology this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of New Britain. About 100% of students finish within six years. About 42 psychology degrees were awarded at Charter Oak State College in the most recent year. Psychology graduates of Charter Oak State College earn a median of $45,428 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,779. See the full psychology program report for Charter Oak State College

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Western Connecticut State University earned the #16 position for psychology this year. Set in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. About 132 psychology degrees were awarded at Western Connecticut State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Western Connecticut State University generally make around $59,483. Students borrow a median of $24,622 to complete this degree. See the full psychology program report for Western Connecticut State University

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Albertus Magnus College earned the #17 position for psychology this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Albertus Magnus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. Albertus Magnus College awarded about 28 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Psychology graduates of Albertus Magnus College earn a median of $34,725 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $35,937 to complete this degree. Get the full psychology details for Albertus Magnus College

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Capital Community College earned the #18 position for psychology this year. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. About 254 psychology degrees were awarded at Capital Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the psychology program make about $43,086 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete this degree. Read more about the psychology program at Capital Community College

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University Of Bridgeport landed the #19 spot for psychology this year. Located in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 41% of students finish within six years. About 38 psychology degrees were awarded at University Of Bridgeport in the most recent year. Psychology graduates of University Of Bridgeport earn a median of $33,392 early in their careers. University Of Bridgeport graduates carry a median of $30,396 in student loans. Get the full psychology details for University Of Bridgeport

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Post University
Waterbury, CT

Post University earned the #20 position for psychology this year. Set in the city of Waterbury, Post University is a very large private for-profit institution. About 24% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 145 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Post University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Post University generally make around $60,685. Students borrow a median of $45,713 to complete this degree. Get the full psychology details for Post University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 20 schools evaluated.

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