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Best Colleges for Psychology in Arkansas

The best colleges for a Psychology degree in Arkansas, led by University of Arkansas, University of Central Arkansas and Ouachita Baptist University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Psychology programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Psychology in Arkansas?

Based on our rankings, University of Arkansas is the top-ranked college for Psychology in Arkansas. Other top choices include University of Central Arkansas, Ouachita Baptist University, Harding University.

What are the best Psychology schools?

The best Psychology schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Arkansas, University of Central Arkansas, Ouachita Baptist University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Psychology?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Psychology programs is approximately $23,947 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Psychology degree?

A bachelor's degree in Psychology typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Psychology rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Psychology graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Psychology programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $49,684 per year. Below are the highest-paying Psychology programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of Arkansas — Fayetteville, AR · 74.3% acceptance · SAT 1,169 · $29,966 tuition · 71% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Central Arkansas — Conway, AR · 89.5% acceptance · SAT 1,118 · $18,023 tuition · 54% grad rate
  3. 3. Ouachita Baptist University — Arkadelphia, AR · 67.5% acceptance · SAT 1,211 · $34,500 tuition · 61% grad rate
  4. 4. Harding University — Searcy, AR · 70.5% acceptance · SAT 1,182 · $26,262 tuition · 69% grad rate
  5. 5. John Brown University — Siloam Springs, AR · 76.1% acceptance · SAT 1,195 · $31,756 tuition · 72% grad rate
  6. 6. Hendrix College — Conway, AR · 55.7% acceptance · SAT 1,282 · $38,200 tuition · 72% grad rate
  7. 7. University of Arkansas at Little Rock — Little Rock, AR · 58.8% acceptance · SAT 1,049 · $22,158 tuition · 42% grad rate
  8. 8. Arkansas State University — Jonesboro, AR · 82.3% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $14,522 tuition · 55% grad rate
  9. 9. Lyon College — Batesville, AR · 62.8% acceptance · $31,000 tuition · 47% grad rate
  10. 10. Arkansas Tech University — Russellville, AR · 95.9% acceptance · SAT 1,049 · $14,668 tuition · 49% grad rate
  11. 11. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus — Magnolia, AR · 75.3% acceptance · SAT 1,047 · $15,690 tuition · 49% grad rate
  12. 12. Henderson State University — Arkadelphia, AR · $10,620 tuition · 37% grad rate

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