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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General Psychology

372 Colleges in the United States
5,985 Master's Degrees
$42,178 Avg Early-Career Salary
A master's degree in general psychology is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #34 out of 326 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 372 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for general psychology students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 5,985 master's degrees in general psychology during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great General Psychology School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General Psychology Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in psychology matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General Psychology ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality general psychology program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for general psychology.


 

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for general psychology students seeking a a master's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Psychology Students Working on Their Master's

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517 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NH
#2 Best Quality In NH

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Southern New Hampshire University if you want to pursue a master's degree in general psychology. Located in the midsize suburb of Manchester, SNHU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in general psychology in New Hampshire.

There were about 517 general psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at SNHU in the most recent year we have data available.

Master's students who receive their degree from the psychology program earn about $41,200 for their early career.

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376 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#20 Best Quality In CA

The University of Arizona Global Campus is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general psychology. UAGC is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the large city of San Diego.

There were about 376 general psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at UAGC in the most recent data year.

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Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
246 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MN
#3 Best Quality In MN

Walden University is a popular option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in general psychology. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Walden University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in general psychology in Minnesota.

There were roughly 246 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Walden University in the most recent data year.

Master's students who receive their degree from the psychology program earn an average of $39,300 in their early career salary.

More information about a master’s in general psychology from Walden University

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112 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
#3 Best Quality In CA

Pepperdine University is a popular option for individuals interested in a master's degree in general psychology. Located in the suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in general psychology in California.

There were about 112 general psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at Pepperdine in the most recent data year.

Master's recipients from the general psychology major at Pepperdine University earn $2,822 more than the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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96 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
#10 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large city of San Diego, Northcentral University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 96 general psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at Northcentral University in the most recent data year.

Master's students who receive their degree from the psychology program make around $42,800 in the first couple years of their career.

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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
94 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MN
#5 Best Quality In MN

Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in general psychology in Minnesota.

There were about 94 general psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at Capella University in the most recent year we have data available.

Master's students who receive their degree from the psychology program earn about $37,400 in the first couple years of their career.

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85 Annual Master's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
#12 Best Quality In CA

Located in the small city of Los Angeles, The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were about 85 general psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus in the most recent data year.

Those general psychology students who get their master's degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles receive $2,522 more than the average psychology student.

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76 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WV
#2 Best Quality In WV

Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in general psychology in West Virginia.

There were approximately 76 general psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent data year.

Students who graduate with their master's from the psychology program report average early career income of $43,800.

More information about a master’s in general psychology from American Public University System

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72 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#2 Best Quality In VA

GMU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in general psychology in Virginia.

There were approximately 72 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

Those general psychology students who get their master's degree from George Mason University earn $26,622 more than the typical psychology student.

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72 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#3 Best Quality In AZ

Located in the large city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in general psychology in Arizona.

There were roughly 72 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Skysong in the most recent year we have data available.

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67 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In UT
#3 Best Quality In UT

Located in the city of Logan, USU is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in general psychology in Utah.

There were roughly 67 general psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent year we have data available.

Those general psychology students who get their master's degree from Utah State University make $4,122 more than the average psychology student.

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Kean University
Union, NJ
67 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
#4 Best Quality In NJ

Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in general psychology in New Jersey.

There were about 67 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Kean in the most recent year we have data available.

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61 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#4 Best Quality In FL

FIU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Miami. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in general psychology in Florida.

There were about 61 general psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in general psychology from Florida International University

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National University
La Jolla, CA
60 Annual Master's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
#17 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large city of La Jolla, National University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 60 general psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent year we have data available.

Those general psychology students who get their master's degree from National University make $6,922 more than the typical psychology graduate.

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Towson University
Towson, MD
56 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MD
#2 Best Quality In MD

Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in general psychology in Maryland.

There were about 56 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent data year.

Master's recipients from the general psychology degree program at Towson University earn $3,622 more than the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
48 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In PA
#1 Best Quality In PA

Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in general psychology in Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 48 general psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available.

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48 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NJ
#1 Best Quality In NJ

Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in general psychology in New Jersey.

There were roughly 48 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available.

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The New School
New York, NY
48 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#21 Best Quality In NY

New School University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

There were about 48 general psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at New School University in the most recent year we have data available.

Master's graduates who receive their degree from the psychology program make around $39,100 for their early career.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
46 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in general psychology in Florida.

There were roughly 46 general psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year.

Those general psychology students who get their master's degree from Florida State University make $11,722 more than the standard psychology graduate.

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44 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#6 Best Quality In NY

Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public school with a medium-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #6 in quality for master's degrees in general psychology in New York.

There were approximately 44 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at The Graduate Center in the most recent year we have data available.

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44 Annual Master's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
#23 Best Quality In CA

SFSU is a very large public university located in the large city of San Francisco.

There were roughly 44 general psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at SFSU in the most recent year we have data available.

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43 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MA
#3 Best Quality In MA

William James College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Newton. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in general psychology in Massachusetts.

There were about 43 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at William James College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
43 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MA
#1 Best Quality In MA

Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cambridge. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in general psychology in Massachusetts.

There were roughly 43 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent data year.

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39 Annual Master's Degrees
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Ponce Health Sciences University - East is a fairly small private for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Ponce. More information about a master’s in general psychology from Ponce Health Sciences University - East

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37 Annual Master's Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
#16 Best Quality In CA

SDSU is a fairly large public university located in the city of San Diego.

There were approximately 37 general psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at SDSU in the most recent data year.

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Boston University
Boston, MA
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Adler University
Chicago, IL
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Marshall University
Huntington, WV
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Yeshiva University
New York, NY
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McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
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LIU Post
Brookville, NY
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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

 

Remaining Award Winners

This section shows the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General Psychology badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 372 different United States general psychology schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
46 California State University - Chico Chico, CA
46 Radford University Radford, VA
52 University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA
52 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN
52 Iona College New Rochelle, NY
52 Houston Baptist University Houston, TX

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General Psychology award.

Rank College Location
56 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
56 Missouri State University - Springfield Springfield, MO
56 The University of West Florida Pensacola, FL
59 Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA
59 Fort Hays State University Hays, KS
59 Tiffin University Tiffin, OH
59 California State University - Stanislaus Turlock, CA
63 Regent University Virginia Beach, VA
63 Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA
65 The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX
65 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
67 University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, NE
67 University of Houston - Clear Lake Houston, TX
67 Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL
70 Illinois State University Normal, IL
70 California State University - San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
70 University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY
70 California State University - Dominguez Hills Carson, CA
70 Wayne State University Detroit, MI
70 Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS

General Psychology by Region

View the Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General Psychology for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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Other Psychology 1,706
Child Development & Psychology 1,571

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