by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 115 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of psychology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 5,448 master's degrees in psychology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
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.
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.
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 Southeast Region.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for 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.
Duke University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in psychology. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Durham.More information about a master’s in psychology from Duke University
Vanderbilt University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a master's degree in psychology. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Vanderbilt University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in psychology has to check out Emory University. Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta.More information about a master’s in psychology from Emory University
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in psychology. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Virginia - Main Campus
UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Georgia
Located in the city of Melbourne, Florida Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Florida Institute of Technology
Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from George Mason University
Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Tulane University of Louisiana
UF is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Florida
Located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Nova Southeastern University
Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Florida International University
U Miami is a large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Coral Gables.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Miami
Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Wake Forest University
Georgia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Atlanta.More information about a master’s in psychology from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
Florida State is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.More information about a master’s in psychology from Florida State University
Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Auburn University
Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.More information about a master’s in psychology from Virginia Tech
Located in the remote town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of the Cumberlands
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY |
| 19 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA |
| 20 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, FL |
| 21 | North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC |
| 22 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR |
| 23 | William & Mary | Williamsburg, VA |
| 24 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA |
| 25 | The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
Explore the best psychology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 57 |
| Florida | 34 | 1,667 |
| Virginia | 33 | 1,363 |
| Georgia | 32 | 365 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 316 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 202 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 722 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 148 |
| Alabama | 30 | 277 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 181 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 126 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 24 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 3,976 |
| General Psychology | 1,388 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 84 |
