2026 Psychology Rankings

Best Colleges for Psychology

Data-driven rankings of 1,596 colleges excelling in Psychology programs

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Psychology.
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Top Colleges for Psychology

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#1

Evanston, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
94.3 / 100
94.3
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
85%
Program Depth
7 programs
98%
Retention
97%
98%

Northwestern University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 94, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 23,203 students with in-state tuition of $64,887.

Field productivity stands at 3% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#2

Malibu, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
93.6 / 100
93.6
Field Productivity
11.1% productivity
99%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
86%
83%

Pepperdine University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 94, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 9,545 students with in-state tuition of $65,990.

Field productivity stands at 11% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#3

Irvine, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.8 / 100
92.8
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
90%
Program Depth
5 programs
91%
Retention
94%
94%

University of California-Irvine is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 36,582 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 3% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#4

Azusa, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
92.6 / 100
92.6
Field Productivity
6.6% productivity
99%
Program Depth
6 programs
96%
Retention
84%
78%

Azusa Pacific University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 6,487 students with in-state tuition of $42,900.

Field productivity stands at 7% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#5

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
90.8 / 100
90.8
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
79%
Program Depth
9 programs
99%
Retention
96%
96%

Vanderbilt University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,456 students with in-state tuition of $61,618.

Field productivity stands at 2% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#6

Santa Barbara, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.2 / 100
90.2
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
84%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
92%
93%

University of California-Santa Barbara is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,068 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 3% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#7

La Jolla, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
89.4 / 100
89.4
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
71%
Program Depth
9 programs
99%
Retention
94%
94%

University of California-San Diego is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 42,376 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 2% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#8

Chestnut Hill, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.1 / 100
89.1
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
78%
Program Depth
5 programs
91%
Retention
95%
96%

Boston College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 15,280 students with in-state tuition of $66,410.

Field productivity stands at 2% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#9

Miami, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.8 / 100
88.8
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
91%
Program Depth
3 programs
73%
Retention
92%
93%

Florida International University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 53,953 students with in-state tuition of $4,721.

Field productivity stands at 3% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#10

Denver, CO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.7 / 100
88.7
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
90%
Program Depth
9 programs
99%
Retention
88%
87%

University of Denver is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 13,387 students with in-state tuition of $58,032.

Field productivity stands at 3% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#11

Davis, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.7 / 100
88.7
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
82%
Program Depth
3 programs
73%
Retention
93%
94%

University of California-Davis is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 39,707 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 3% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#12

Middletown, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.7 / 100
87.7
Field Productivity
5.6% productivity
98%
Program Depth
2 programs
51%
Retention
95%
96%

Wesleyan University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,271 students with in-state tuition of $66,716.

Field productivity stands at 6% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#13

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.6 / 100
87.6
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
70%
Program Depth
6 programs
96%
Retention
96%
96%

New York University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 57,335 students with in-state tuition of $60,438.

Field productivity stands at 2% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#14

Orlando, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.3 / 100
87.3
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
79%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
92%
93%

University of Central Florida is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 69,233 students with in-state tuition of $4,478.

Field productivity stands at 2% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#15

Poughkeepsie, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.2 / 100
87.2
Field Productivity
3.1% productivity
89%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
89%
89%

Marist College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 6,452 students with in-state tuition of $45,330.

Field productivity stands at 3% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#16

Santa Clara, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87 / 100
87
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
83%
Program Depth
3 programs
73%
Retention
94%
94%

Santa Clara University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,340 students with in-state tuition of $58,587.

Field productivity stands at 3% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#17

Athens, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.9 / 100
86.9
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
65%
Program Depth
6 programs
96%
Retention
95%
96%

University of Georgia is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 41,615 students with in-state tuition of $9,790.

Field productivity stands at 2% (65th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#18

Melbourne, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.8 / 100
86.8
Field Productivity
13.8% productivity
100%
Program Depth
6 programs
96%
Retention
77%
57%

Florida Institute of Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 8,516 students with in-state tuition of $43,420.

Field productivity stands at 14% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#19

Tampa, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.7 / 100
86.7
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
74%
Program Depth
5 programs
91%
Retention
91%
91%

University of South Florida is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 48,572 students with in-state tuition of $4,559.

Field productivity stands at 2% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#20

Stony Brook, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.6 / 100
86.6
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
83%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
89%
89%

Stony Brook University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 25,865 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 3% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#21

Storrs, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.4 / 100
86.4
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
71%
Program Depth
12 programs
100%
Retention
91%
91%

University of Connecticut is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 27,364 students with in-state tuition of $16,332.

Field productivity stands at 2% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#22

Ponce, PR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
86.3 / 100
86.3
Field Productivity
18.2% productivity
100%
Program Depth
3 programs
73%
Retention
85%
81%

Ponce Health Sciences University-East is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 693 students with in-state tuition of $8,840.

Field productivity stands at 18% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#23

Wheaton, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.2 / 100
86.2
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
91%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
94%
94%

Wheaton College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,799 students with in-state tuition of $43,670.

Field productivity stands at 3% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#24

Newport, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.1 / 100
86.1
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
93%
Program Depth
5 programs
91%
Retention
85%
81%

Salve Regina University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,836 students with in-state tuition of $47,180.

Field productivity stands at 4% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#25

Santa Cruz, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.6 / 100
85.6
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
83%
Program Depth
3 programs
73%
Retention
90%
90%

University of California-Santa Cruz is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 19,764 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 3% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#26

Seaside, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.5 / 100
85.5
Field Productivity
4.6% productivity
97%
Program Depth
3 programs
73%
Retention
79%
64%

California State University-Monterey Bay is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 6,742 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 5% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#27

Glassboro, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.5 / 100
85.5
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
87%
Program Depth
5 programs
91%
Retention
82%
74%

Rowan University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 19,660 students with in-state tuition of $11,250.

Field productivity stands at 3% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#28

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.2 / 100
85.2
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
82%
Program Depth
2 programs
51%
Retention
97%
98%

University of California-Los Angeles is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 46,678 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 2% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#29

San Bernardino, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
85.1
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
91%
Program Depth
5 programs
91%
Retention
78%
61%

California State University-San Bernardino is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 18,925 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 3% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#30

Riverside, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.8 / 100
84.8
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
80%
Program Depth
3 programs
73%
Retention
88%
87%

University of California-Riverside is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,426 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#31

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.8 / 100
84.8
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
85%
Program Depth
3 programs
73%
Retention
93%
94%

Yeshiva University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 6,826 students with in-state tuition of $46,000.

Field productivity stands at 3% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#32

Albany, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.7 / 100
84.7
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
81%
Program Depth
10 programs
100%
Retention
83%
76%

University at Albany is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 16,880 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 2% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#33

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.3 / 100
84.3
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
78%
Program Depth
12 programs
100%
Retention
84%
78%

Loyola University Chicago is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 17,397 students with in-state tuition of $50,270.

Field productivity stands at 2% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#34

Lawrenceville, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.3 / 100
84.3
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
94%
Program Depth
6 programs
96%
Retention
82%
74%

Rider University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,083 students with in-state tuition of $37,700.

Field productivity stands at 4% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#35

Fairfax, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.1 / 100
84.1
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
67%
Program Depth
6 programs
96%
Retention
87%
85%

George Mason University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 39,527 students with in-state tuition of $10,095.

Field productivity stands at 2% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#36

Ann Arbor, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.1 / 100
84.1
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
58%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
98%
99%

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 52,065 students with in-state tuition of $17,977.

Field productivity stands at 2% (58th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#37

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.9 / 100
83.9
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
66%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
90%
90%

San Diego State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 39,241 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 2% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#38

Tallahassee, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.8 / 100
83.8
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
79%
Program Depth
2 programs
51%
Retention
96%
96%

Florida State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 43,234 students with in-state tuition of $4,640.

Field productivity stands at 2% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#39

Merced, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.8 / 100
83.8
Field Productivity
4.1% productivity
95%
Program Depth
2 programs
51%
Retention
83%
76%

University of California-Merced is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 9,147 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 4% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#40

Buffalo, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.7 / 100
83.7
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
71%
Program Depth
9 programs
99%
Retention
84%
78%

University at Buffalo is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 31,889 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 2% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#41

Forest Grove, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.5 / 100
83.5
Field Productivity
5.2% productivity
98%
Program Depth
3 programs
73%
Retention
76%
53%

Pacific University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,479 students with in-state tuition of $53,174.

Field productivity stands at 5% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#42

Winona, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.5 / 100
83.5
Field Productivity
4.8% productivity
97%
Program Depth
3 programs
73%
Retention
79%
64%

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,831 students with in-state tuition of $42,500.

Field productivity stands at 5% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#43

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.5 / 100
83.5
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
90%
Program Depth
3 programs
73%
Retention
82%
74%

Simmons University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,053 students with in-state tuition of $44,208.

Field productivity stands at 3% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#44

Vestal, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.4 / 100
83.4
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
67%
Program Depth
5 programs
91%
Retention
88%
87%

Binghamton University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 18,456 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 2% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#45

Rochester, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.4 / 100
83.4
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
62%
Program Depth
7 programs
98%
Retention
93%
94%

University of Rochester is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 12,160 students with in-state tuition of $63,150.

Field productivity stands at 2% (62nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#46

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.4 / 100
83.4
Field Productivity
3.5% productivity
92%
Program Depth
3 programs
73%
Retention
80%
68%

University of San Francisco is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 9,212 students with in-state tuition of $57,670.

Field productivity stands at 3% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#47

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83 / 100
83
Field Productivity
2.7% productivity
84%
Program Depth
3 programs
73%
Retention
86%
83%

Loyola University Maryland is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,107 students with in-state tuition of $55,480.

Field productivity stands at 3% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#48

Portland, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.6 / 100
82.6
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
89%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
82%
74%

Lewis & Clark College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,526 students with in-state tuition of $61,916.

Field productivity stands at 3% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#49

New York, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.6 / 100
82.6
Field Productivity
3.1% productivity
89%
Program Depth
5 programs
91%
Retention
80%
68%

CUNY Hunter College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,879 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

Field productivity stands at 3% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#50

Madison, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.6 / 100
82.6
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
53%
Program Depth
5 programs
91%
Retention
95%
96%

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 49,605 students with in-state tuition of $9,644.

Field productivity stands at 1% (53rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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