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2025 Best Psychology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

33 Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
7,128 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$40,723 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in psychology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #8 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 33 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Psychology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 7,128 degrees in psychology to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Psychology School

Best Psychology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region Your choice of psychology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Psychology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Psychology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Psychology in the Rocky Mountains Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the psychology degree levels they offer.

10 Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools in Psychology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
596 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$30,176 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat University of Colorado Boulder if you want to pursue a degree in psychology. Located in the city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #145 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means CU - Boulder is a great university overall.

There were about 596 psychology students who graduated with this degree at CU - Boulder in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the psychology program make around $30,176 in the first couple years of their career.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
396 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$48,262 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat University of Denver if you wish to pursue a degree in psychology. DU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Denver. A Best Colleges rank of #174 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means DU is a great university overall.

There were about 396 psychology students who graduated with this degree at DU in the most recent year we have data available. Those psychology students who get their degree from University of Denver make $7,540 more than the typical psychology graduate.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
299 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$40,157 Median Starting Salary

Colorado State University - Fort Collins is a great option for students interested in a degree in psychology. Located in the midsize city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #178 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Colorado State is a great university overall.

There were about 299 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, psychology degree recipients usually make about $40,157 at the beginning of their careers.

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
557 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$42,244 Median Starting Salary

University of Utah is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in psychology. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #213 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means U of U is a great university overall.

There were roughly 557 psychology students who graduated with this degree at U of U in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the psychology program report average early career wages of $42,244.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
362 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$33,694 Median Starting Salary

Located in the midsize city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #257 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means BYU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 362 psychology students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the psychology program report average early career income of $33,694.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
148 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$29,139 Median Starting Salary

Located in the remote town of Laramie, UW is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 7 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wyoming.

There were roughly 148 psychology students who graduated with this degree at UW in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the psychology program make around $29,139 in the first couple years of working.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
129 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$28,928 Median Starting Salary

MSU Bozeman is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Bozeman. A Best Colleges rank of #614 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means MSU Bozeman is a great university overall.

There were approximately 129 psychology students who graduated with this degree at MSU Bozeman in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients generally make about $28,928 in their early careers.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
275 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$43,678 Median Starting Salary

University of Northern Colorado is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize city of Greeley. A Best Colleges rank of #707 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Northern Colorado is a great university overall.

There were about 275 psychology students who graduated with this degree at University of Northern Colorado in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the psychology major at University of Northern Colorado make $2,955 more than the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
149 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$28,289 Median Starting Salary

Located in the distant town of Moscow, U of I is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 10 colleges for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were roughly 149 psychology students who graduated with this degree at U of I in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients usually make about $28,289 in the first five years of their career.

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10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
121 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$25,023 Median Starting Salary

UM is a large public university located in the city of Missoula. A Best Colleges rank of #697 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UM is a great university overall.

There were approximately 121 psychology students who graduated with this degree at UM in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients typically make about $25,023 at the beginning of their careers.

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Best Psychology Colleges by State

Explore the best psychology colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 38 3,386
Utah 37 1,941
Montana 36 365
Idaho 36 675
Wyoming 32 266

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Psychology Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Psychology 4,661
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 1,371
Child Development & Psychology 994
Other Psychology 102

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