THE BEST SMALL COLLEGES FOR A PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE

Welcome to our ranking of the 25 best small colleges for psychology majors on a budget.

Updated on December 1, 2022

Interested in learning more about the way that people think? Psychology might be the right career path for you. Currently, there are over 150,000 psychologists employed in America. Psychologists receive a median pay of $37.03 an hour, nearly double the national average. In order to become a practicing psychologist or own your own clinic, you will need more advanced education.

To help you make an educated college choice, we've curated a list of the 25 best small colleges for psychology majors on a budget. Through meeting the following criteria, each school on our list has proven its dedication to providing a quality, affordable education:

  • At least one full program for students seeking a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field

  • Overall undergraduate graduation rate of at least 40%

  • Estimated annual cost (as reported by College Navigator) of less than $27,000 a year

Need to know who's at #1? Keep reading!

Featured Online Programs

Figuring out where to apply? These top, accredited schools offer a variety of online degrees. Consider one of these accredited programs, and discover their value today.

Want to find out exactly how much it will cost for you to attend one of these affordable small college psychology programs? Check out the U.S. Department of Education's Net Price Calculator Center.

For information about our methodology, click here.

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College Navigator

By Iris StoneApril 2017

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