by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in North Carolina to review for the 2025 Best Psychology Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Psychology Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in psychology.
It's difficult to beat Duke University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in psychology. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Durham.More information about a doctorate in psychology from Duke University
Explore all the Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 336 |
| Virginia | 29 | 198 |
| Georgia | 28 | 98 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 77 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 18 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 79 |
| Alabama | 25 | 59 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 80 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 50 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 13 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 27 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 31 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 23 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 15 |
