by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for psychology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,350 master's degrees in psychology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The psychology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality psychology program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in psychology.
It is difficult to beat Boston College if you want to pursue a master's degree in psychology. Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Boston College
Northeastern University is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in psychology. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Northeastern University
Boston University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in psychology. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Boston University
Simmons University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in psychology. Located in the large city of Boston, Simmons is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Simmons University
Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Tufts University
Located in the large suburb of Longmeadow, Bay Path is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Bay Path University
Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Massachusetts - Boston
Located in the large suburb of Beverly, Endicott is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Endicott College
UMass Lowell is a large public university located in the suburb of Lowell.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Salem State is a moderately-sized public university located in the large suburb of Salem.More information about a master’s in psychology from Salem State University
Explore all the Best Psychology Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 32 | 88 |
| Connecticut | 30 | 334 |
| New Hampshire | 27 | 732 |
| Maine | 27 | 54 |
| Vermont | 25 | 65 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 1,020 |
| General Psychology | 190 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 131 |
| Other Psychology | 9 |
