by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Maryland to determine which ones were the best for psychology students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 186 master's degrees in psychology during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Your choice of psychology for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 psychology students working on their master's degree.
The psychology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in Maryland.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for psychology students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Maryland - College Park is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in psychology. UMCP is a very large public university located in the suburb of College Park.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Maryland - College Park
It's difficult to beat Loyola University Maryland if you wish to pursue a master's degree in psychology. Loyola Maryland is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore.More information about a master’s in psychology from Loyola University Maryland
Towson University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in psychology. Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Towson University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in psychology needs to take a look at Bowie State University. Located in the large suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Bowie State University
Explore all the Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 2,016 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 1,404 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 597 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 232 |
| Delaware | 24 | 15 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 126 |
| General Psychology | 57 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 3 |
