by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 22 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Applied Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,352 bachelor's degrees in applied psychology during the <nil> academic year.
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The applied psychology bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in applied psychology.
It is hard to beat Boston College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in applied psychology. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in applied psychology from Boston College
Loyola University Chicago is a good decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in applied psychology. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in applied psychology from Loyola University Chicago
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in applied psychology has to check out University of Illinois at Chicago. UIC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a bachelor’s in applied psychology from University of Illinois at Chicago
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in applied psychology needs to take a look at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in applied psychology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Tempe.More information about a bachelor’s in applied psychology from Arizona State University - Tempe
Located in the large city of New York, Pace University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in applied psychology from Pace University - New York
UOPX - Arizona is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the large city of Phoenix.More information about a bachelor’s in applied psychology from University of Phoenix - Arizona
Located in the city of Los Angeles, MSMU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in applied psychology from Mount Saint Mary’s University
Located in the large suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in applied psychology from Biola University
CCU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Lakewood.More information about a bachelor’s in applied psychology from Colorado Christian University
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One of 17 majors within the Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology area of study, Applied Psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychology | 926 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 535 |
| Counseling Psychology | 393 |
| Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 375 |
| Clinical Psychology | 289 |
| Community Psychology | 281 |
| Health/Medical Psychology | 219 |
| Educational Psychology | 84 |
| Other Psychology & Counseling | 35 |
| Performance and Sport Psychology | 11 |