2023 Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in New York
Finding the Best Psychology Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, psychology students earned 2,885 degrees and certificates from a New York school, making the subject the 9th in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 42 schools in New York to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
View our full ranking methodology.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in New York
The following schools top our list of the Best Psychology Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Cornell University to be the best school for psychology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in New York. Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
The excellent master’s degree programs at The Graduate Center, CUNY helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best psychology schools in New York. Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The excellent master’s degree programs at Columbia University in the City of New York helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best psychology schools in New York. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
Out of the 42 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Teachers College at Columbia University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Teachers College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Marist College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie, Marist is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
University of Rochester landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree psychology programs. University of Rochester is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Rochester.
Syracuse University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Hofstra University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Hofstra is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hempstead.
Fordham University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree psychology programs. Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Baruch College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Baruch is a fairly large public school located in the city of New York.
Best Psychology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,831 |
| Maryland | 286 |
| New Jersey | 851 |
| District of Columbia | 396 |
| Delaware | 20 |
More Psychology Rankings in New York
Rankings in Majors Related to Psychology
Psychology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 29,224 |
| General Psychology | 8,051 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 2,576 |
| Other Psychology | 2,162 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 199,724 |
| Social Sciences | 22,292 |
| Communication & Journalism | 12,242 |
| Library Science | 5,929 |
| History | 4,391 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Nevit Dilmen.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.