by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 49 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,454 master's degrees in psychology to qualified students.
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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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges 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 the New England Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in psychology.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in psychology has to look into Harvard University. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Cambridge.More information about a master’s in psychology from Harvard University
It's difficult to beat Boston University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in psychology. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in psychology from Boston University
University of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in psychology. Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Connecticut
Northeastern University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in psychology. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in psychology from Northeastern University
Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Massachusetts Amherst
William James College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Newton.More information about a master’s in psychology from William James College
Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford.More information about a master’s in psychology from Tufts University
Simmons is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in psychology from Simmons University
Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Brandeis University
Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a master’s in psychology from Boston College
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Explore the best psychology colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 34 | 1,181 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 88 |
| Connecticut | 30 | 334 |
| New Hampshire | 27 | 732 |
| Maine | 27 | 54 |
| Vermont | 25 | 65 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 1,330 |
| General Psychology | 971 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 120 |
| Other Psychology | 33 |
