College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2024 Best Psychology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

31 Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
6,716 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$34,632 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in psychology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #8 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 31 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones were the best for psychology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 6,716 degrees in psychology to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Psychology School

Best Psychology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region Your choice of psychology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Psychology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Psychology Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Psychology
Bachelor's Degrees in Psychology
Master's Degrees in Psychology
Doctor's Degrees in Psychology

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Psychology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.

Read more about College Factual's methodology.


 

Best Schools for Psychology in the Rocky Mountains Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the psychology degree levels they offer.

10 Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools in Psychology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
541 Psychology Degrees Awarded
4.3% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Colorado Boulder if you wish to pursue a degree in psychology. Located in the medium-sized city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #115 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CU - Boulder is a great university overall.

There were about 541 psychology students who graduated with this degree at CU - Boulder in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the psychology program make about $34,383 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in psychology from University of Colorado Boulder

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
420 Psychology Degrees Awarded
14.3% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Denver if you want to pursue a degree in psychology. DU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Denver. A Best Colleges rank of #126 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means DU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 420 psychology students who graduated with this degree at DU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the psychology program at University of Denver make $11,366 more than the average graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in psychology from University of Denver

3
U of U crest
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
466 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$45,756 Median Starting Salary

University of Utah is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in psychology. Located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #151 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U of U is a great university overall.

There were about 466 psychology students who graduated with this degree at U of U in the most recent year we have data available. Psychology degree recipients from University of Utah get an earnings boost of about $11,124 over the typical income of psychology graduates.

More information about a degree in psychology from University of Utah

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
312 Psychology Degrees Awarded
1.3% Growth in Graduates

Colorado State University - Fort Collins is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in psychology. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #156 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Colorado State is a great university overall.

There were about 312 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent data year. Psychology degree recipients from Colorado State University - Fort Collins earn a boost of about $17,334 over the average income of psychology majors.

More information about a degree in psychology from Colorado State University - Fort Collins

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
349 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$24,482 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #100 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means BYU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 349 psychology students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, psychology degree recipients typically make an average of $24,482 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in psychology from Brigham Young University - Provo

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
159 Psychology Degrees Awarded
17.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Laramie, UW is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #520 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW is a great university overall.

There were about 159 psychology students who graduated with this degree at UW in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, psychology degree recipients usually make around $26,515 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in psychology from University of Wyoming

7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
413 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$29,263 Median Starting Salary

UVU is a very large public university located in the small city of Orem. A Best Colleges rank of #279 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UVU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 413 psychology students who graduated with this degree at UVU in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the psychology program make about $29,263 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in psychology from Utah Valley University

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
138 Psychology Degrees Awarded
9.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Bozeman, MSU Bozeman is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #485 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means MSU Bozeman is a great university overall.

There were approximately 138 psychology students who graduated with this degree at MSU Bozeman in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, psychology degree recipients typically make around $28,468 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in psychology from Montana State University

9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
249 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$38,303 Median Starting Salary

USU is a very large public university located in the city of Logan. A Best Colleges rank of #341 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 249 psychology students who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent data year. Those psychology students who get their degree from Utah State University earn $3,671 more than the typical psychology student.

More information about a degree in psychology from Utah State University

10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
171 Psychology Degrees Awarded
2.9% Growth in Graduates

UCCS is a large public university located in the large city of Colorado Springs. This university ranks 16th out of 33 colleges for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were about 171 psychology students who graduated with this degree at UCCS in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients generally make around $30,103 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in psychology from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs


 

Best Psychology Colleges by State

Explore the best psychology schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 38 3,386
Utah 37 1,941
Montana 36 365
Idaho 36 675
Wyoming 32 266

View All Rankings >

Psychology Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Psychology 4,629
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 1,271
Child Development & Psychology 724
Other Psychology 92

View All Psychology Related Majors >

Notes and References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options