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2025 Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Schools

70 Colleges in the United States
2,488 Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degrees Awarded
Industrial & Organizational Psychology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #265 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 70 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,488 degrees in industrial & organizational psychology annually.

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Choosing a Great Industrial & Organizational Psychology School

Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Schools Your choice of industrial & organizational psychology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Industrial & Organizational 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 Industrial & Organizational Psychology Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Master's Degrees in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Doctor's Degrees in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Industrial & Organizational Psychology in the United States

The schools below may not offer all types of industrial and organizational psychology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

14 Top Schools in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat Northwestern University if you wish to pursue a degree in industrial & organizational psychology. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Northwestern University

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University is a great option for students interested in a degree in industrial & organizational psychology. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Vanderbilt University

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Masters Degree Type
MS in Psychology - Industrial-Organizational Psychology Program Name

In our Master of Science in Psychology program, you can prepare for the rapidly changing professional landscape of the 21st century, which has led to a growing demand for individuals with a formal psychology background.

More information about a degree in MS in Psychology - Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In FL

Florida Institute of Technology is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in industrial & organizational psychology. Located in the city of Melbourne, Florida Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #199 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Florida Tech is a great school overall.

There were roughly 17 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at Florida Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Florida Institute of Technology

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In CA
20.0% Growth in Graduates

California Baptist University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in industrial & organizational psychology. Cal Baptist is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Riverside. This university ranks 66th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 25 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at Cal Baptist in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from California Baptist University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In GA
11.1% Growth in Graduates

UGA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 18 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from University of Georgia

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NY
31 Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degrees Awarded

Hofstra is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Hempstead. A Best Colleges rank of #285 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Hofstra is a great university overall.

There were roughly 31 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Hofstra University

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AL
60.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

There were roughly 5 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Auburn University

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Bachelors Degree Type
BA in Psychology Program Name

Advance in your human services or psychology career, or prepare for graduate studies in a variety of fields at Southern New Hampshire University.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CA
80 Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degrees Awarded

The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

There were roughly 80 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In IL
36.8% Growth in Graduates

NLU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago. This university ranks 12th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were about 19 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at NLU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from National Louis University

10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MI

WMU is a large public university located in the city of Kalamazoo. This university ranks 4th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 5 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at WMU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Western Michigan University

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MI
37.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were approximately 16 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at Central Michigan in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Central Michigan University

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Business Administration - Industrial Organizational Psychology Program Name

Learn to use psychology principles to improve productivity in your business or company with this online industrial psychology degree from Southern New Hampshire University.

More information about a degree in BS in Business Administration - Industrial Organizational Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In CT

Located in the large suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #50 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Fairfield U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 7 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield U in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Fairfield University

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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In IL
50.0% Growth in Graduates

DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago. A Best Colleges rank of #135 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means DePaul is a great university overall.

There were about 6 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at DePaul in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from DePaul University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MI
5.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 9th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 18 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Wayne State University

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Schools award.

Rank College Location
15 University of Houston Houston, TX
16 George Mason University Fairfax, VA
17 University of Hartford West Hartford, CT
18 University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK
19 Roosevelt University Chicago, IL
20 University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI
21 University of Phoenix - Arizona Phoenix, AZ
22 Touro College New York, NY
23 Appalachian State University Boone, NC

Industrial & Organizational Psychology by Region

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One of 17 majors within the Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology area of study, Industrial & Organizational Psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Counseling Psychology 10,225
Clinical Psychology 5,507
Applied Behavior Analysis 5,459
School Psychology 3,645
Forensic Psychology 2,491
Applied Psychology 2,441
Educational Psychology 1,980
Community Psychology 697
Other Psychology & Counseling 630
Health/Medical Psychology 338

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