2025 Best General Psychology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
33
Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
4,661
Psychology Degrees Awarded
General Psychology is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #4 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 33 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones were the best for general psychology students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,661 degrees in general psychology annually.
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Choosing a Great General Psychology School
The psychology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Psychology rankings. For our Best Overall General 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.
General Psychology Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Psychology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for General Psychology in the Rocky Mountains Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools in Psychology
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CO
590
Psychology Degrees Awarded
University of Colorado Boulder is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general psychology. Located in the midsize city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #145 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means CU - Boulder is a great university overall.
There were about 590 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at CU - Boulder in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In CO
166
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in general psychology needs to look into University of Denver. DU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Denver. A Best Colleges rank of #174 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means DU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 166 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at DU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from University of Denver
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 CO
283
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is a good decision for students interested in a degree in general psychology. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #178 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Colorado State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 283 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MT
112
Psychology Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Montana State University if you want to pursue a degree in general psychology. MSU Bozeman is a large public university located in the small city of Bozeman. A Best Colleges rank of #614 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means MSU Bozeman is a great university overall.
There were approximately 112 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at MSU Bozeman in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from Montana State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In CO
172
Psychology Degrees Awarded
University of Northern Colorado is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Greeley. A Best Colleges rank of #707 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Northern Colorado is a great university overall.
There were about 172 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at University of Northern Colorado in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WY
148
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Laramie, UW is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 7 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wyoming.
There were approximately 148 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UW in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In UT
203
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #257 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means BYU is a great university overall.
There were about 203 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent data year.
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Masters
Degree Type
MS in Psychology
Program Name
Our Master of Science in Psychology program is designed to extend your knowledge and discipline in psychology, preparing you for a wide variety of professions and contexts.
More information about a degree in MS in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CO
167
Psychology Degrees Awarded
CU Anschutz is a fairly large public university located in the city of Denver. A Best Colleges rank of #773 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means CU Anschutz is a great university overall.
There were about 167 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at CU Anschutz in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In ID
147
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the distant town of Moscow, U of I is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Idaho.
There were roughly 147 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at U of I in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MT
108
Psychology Degrees Awarded
UM is a fairly large public university located in the city of Missoula. A Best Colleges rank of #697 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UM is a great university overall.
There were approximately 108 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UM in the most recent data year.
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