2024 Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region
225
Colleges in the Southeast Region
31,808
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.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 225 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 31,808 degrees in general psychology during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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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
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Featured General Psychology Programs
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Best Schools for General Psychology in the Southeast 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. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
25 Top Southeast Region Schools in Psychology
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
22nd
Most Popular In NC
It is hard to beat Duke University if you wish to pursue a degree in general psychology. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.
There were roughly 22 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from Duke UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In TN
122
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in general psychology needs to check out Vanderbilt University. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.
There were about 122 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from Vanderbilt UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In GA
172
Psychology Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Emory University if you want to pursue a degree in general psychology. Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.
There were approximately 172 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general psychology from Emory UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In VA
285
Psychology Degrees Awarded
University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general psychology. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.
There were about 285 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general psychology from University of Virginia - Main CampusDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In FL
650
Psychology Degrees Awarded
UF is a fairly large public university located in the city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were roughly 650 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from University of FloridaDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In GA
592
Psychology Degrees Awarded
UGA is a very large public university located in the city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were about 592 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from University of GeorgiaDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In LA
264
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #78 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.
There were about 264 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general psychology from Tulane University of LouisianaDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In VA
476
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 476 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from George Mason UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In FL
228
Psychology Degrees Awarded
U Miami is a large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Coral Gables. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.
There were roughly 228 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general psychology from University of MiamiDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In FL
863
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Florida State is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee. This university ranks 3rd out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were approximately 863 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general psychology from Florida State UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
1,833
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were about 1833 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from Florida International UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In FL
836
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were roughly 836 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from University of South Florida - Main CampusDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In VA
561
Psychology Degrees Awarded
VCU is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Richmond. This university ranks 7th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 561 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general psychology from Virginia Commonwealth UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In VA
291
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were about 291 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from James Madison UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In FL
1,485
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were approximately 1485 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general psychology from University of Central FloridaDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AL
317
Psychology Degrees Awarded
UA is a very large public university located in the city of Tuscaloosa. This university ranks 2nd out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.
There were approximately 317 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from The University of AlabamaMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In VA
168
Psychology Degrees Awarded
William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.
There were about 168 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from William & MaryDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In VA
254
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.
There were roughly 254 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general psychology from Virginia TechBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SC
328
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Clemson is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Clemson. A Best Colleges rank of #107 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.
There were about 328 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general psychology from Clemson UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NC
333
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 333 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general psychology from North Carolina State UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In NC
129
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 4th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were about 129 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general psychology from Wake Forest UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AR
216
Psychology Degrees Awarded
UARK is a very large public university located in the city of Fayetteville. This university ranks 1st out of 34 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.
There were roughly 216 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general psychology from University of ArkansasBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In NC
111
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Elon is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Elon. This university ranks 5th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were about 111 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Elon in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general psychology from Elon UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
405
Psychology Degrees Awarded
UNC Charlotte is a very large public university located in the city of Charlotte. This university ranks 6th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were about 405 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from University of North Carolina at CharlotteDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In AL
170
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.
There were roughly 170 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from Auburn University