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2025 Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region

16 Colleges in the Southeast Region
334 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 16 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 334 degrees in industrial & organizational psychology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Industrial & Organizational Psychology School

Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region 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 in the Southeast Region 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 Southeast Region

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.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

It's difficult to beat Vanderbilt University if you wish to pursue a degree in industrial & organizational psychology. Located in the large 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 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Vanderbilt University

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In FL

It is difficult to beat Florida Institute of Technology if you wish to pursue a degree in industrial & organizational psychology. Located in the city of Melbourne, Florida Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-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 data year.

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

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

It's difficult to beat University of Georgia if you wish to pursue a degree in industrial & organizational psychology. 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 approximately 18 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.

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

Any student who is interested in industrial & organizational psychology needs to check out Auburn University. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

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

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
58 Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 58 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In FL
20.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #217 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 25 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent data year.

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

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In LA
41 Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degrees Awarded

Located in the distant town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were approximately 41 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana Tech in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Louisiana Tech 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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UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Chattanooga. This university ranks 16th out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In KY
25.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the distant town of Richmond, Eastern is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 12th out of 39 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were roughly 28 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at Eastern in the most recent data year.

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

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NC

UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Charlotte. A Best Colleges rank of #367 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNC Charlotte is a great university overall.

There were about 5 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Colleges by State

Explore the best industrial & organizational psychology schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 88
North Carolina 710 39
Georgia 690 20
Virginia 630 25
Tennessee 624 41
South Carolina 530 6
Kentucky 518 30
Mississippi 501 0
Alabama 500 3
Louisiana 489 14

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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 2,503
Applied Behavior Analysis 787
Clinical Psychology 609
Applied Psychology 608
Educational Psychology 423
School Psychology 388
Community Psychology 251
Forensic Psychology 175
Other Psychology & Counseling 66
Health/Medical Psychology 31

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