by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 88 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for psychology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 11,515 bachelor's degrees in psychology during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The psychology bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 colleges for psychology students working on their bachelor'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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
University of Connecticut is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology. Located in the town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from University of Connecticut
It's hard to beat Boston University if you wish to pursue a bachelor'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 bachelor’s in psychology from Boston University
Boston College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in psychology. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Boston College
University of Massachusetts Amherst is a great choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in psychology. Located in the small city of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from University of Massachusetts Amherst
UNH is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Durham.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Located in the midsize city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Brown University
Clark is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Worcester.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Clark University
Located in the large suburb of Kingston, URI is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from University of Rhode Island
Holy Cross is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Worcester.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from College of the Holy Cross
Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Northeastern University
Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Medford.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Tufts University
UVM is a fairly large public university located in the city of Burlington.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from University of Vermont
Fairfield U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fairfield.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Fairfield University
Dartmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the town of Hanover.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Dartmouth College
Bates is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Lewiston.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Bates College
Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Brandeis University
Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, Providence is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Providence College
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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Amherst College | Amherst, MA |
| 19 | University of Massachusetts - Boston | Boston, MA |
| 20 | University of Massachusetts - Lowell | Lowell, MA |
| 21 | Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA |
| 22 | Williams College | Williamstown, MA |
| 23 | Bryant University | Smithfield, RI |
| 24 | Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater, MA |
| 25 | Westfield State University | Westfield, MA |
| 26 | Stonehill College | Easton, MA |
| 27 | Connecticut College | New London, CT |
| 28 | Suffolk University | Boston, MA |
| 29 | Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester, NH |
Explore the best psychology schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 33 | 4,506 |
| New Hampshire | 32 | 2,199 |
| Vermont | 32 | 355 |
| Maine | 32 | 472 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 729 |
| Connecticut | 31 | 1,840 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 9,842 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 1,360 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 313 |
