by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for school psychology students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 145 doctor's degrees in school psychology to qualified students.
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The school psychology doctor'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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for school psychology students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best School Psychology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in school psychology.
It is hard to beat Hofstra University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in school psychology. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in school psychology from Hofstra University
Fordham University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in school psychology. Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in school psychology from Fordham University
It is hard to beat Yeshiva University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in school psychology. Yeshiva is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York.More information about a doctorate in school psychology from Yeshiva University
St John's University - New York is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in school psychology. STJ is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Queens.More information about a doctorate in school psychology from St John’s University - New York
Located in the large suburb of Teaneck, FDU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in school psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus
Located in the city of Albany, UAlbany is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in school psychology from University at Albany
Located in the large suburb of Garden City, Adelphi is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in school psychology from Adelphi University
Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in school psychology from Duquesne University
Explore the best school psychology schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 366 | 65 |
| Pennsylvania | 311 | 36 |
| New Jersey | 165 | 19 |
| District of Columbia | 143 | 7 |
One of 17 majors within the Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology area of study, School Psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | 486 |
| Counseling Psychology | 79 |
| Educational Psychology | 29 |
| Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 11 |
| Clinical Child Psychology | 9 |
| Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| Applied Psychology | 1 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 1 |
