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Best Colleges for Psychology in Florida

The best colleges for a Psychology degree in Florida, led by University of Florida, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach and University of Miami. 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 Florida?

Based on our rankings, University of Florida is the top-ranked college for Psychology in Florida. Other top choices include Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, University of Miami, Florida State 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 Florida, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, University of Miami. 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 $33,198 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 $65,639 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 Florida — Gainesville, FL · 24.2% acceptance · SAT 1,403 · $28,659 tuition · 91% grad rate
  2. 2. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach — Daytona Beach, FL · 64.8% acceptance · SAT 1,257 · $44,249 tuition · 67% grad rate
  3. 3. University of Miami — Coral Gables, FL · 18.9% acceptance · SAT 1,415 · $62,616 tuition · 84% grad rate
  4. 4. Florida State University — Tallahassee, FL · 24.2% acceptance · SAT 1,361 · $18,786 tuition · 86% grad rate
  5. 5. University of Florida-Online — Gainesville, FL · 61.3% acceptance · SAT 1,338 · $16,579 tuition · 85% grad rate
  6. 6. University of South Florida — Tampa, FL · 43.2% acceptance · SAT 1,227 · $17,324 tuition · 77% grad rate
  7. 7. University of Central Florida — Orlando, FL · 40.1% acceptance · SAT 1,269 · $22,467 tuition · 78% grad rate
  8. 8. Florida International University — Miami, FL · 54.7% acceptance · SAT 1,163 · $18,964 tuition · 74% grad rate
  9. 9. The University of Tampa — Tampa, FL · 40.3% acceptance · $34,408 tuition · 64% grad rate
  10. 10. University of North Florida — Jacksonville, FL · 53.2% acceptance · SAT 1,153 · $20,793 tuition · 69% grad rate
  11. 11. Jacksonville University — Jacksonville, FL · 56.9% acceptance · SAT 1,205 · $47,830 tuition · 51% grad rate
  12. 12. Nova Southeastern University — Fort Lauderdale, FL · 73.2% acceptance · SAT 1,157 · $38,700 tuition · 63% grad rate
  13. 13. Florida Atlantic University — Boca Raton, FL · 66.1% acceptance · SAT 1,127 · $17,324 tuition · 63% grad rate
  14. 14. Rollins College — Winter Park, FL · 47.5% acceptance · SAT 1,271 · $60,580 tuition · 75% grad rate
  15. 15. Florida Southern College — Lakeland, FL · 64.4% acceptance · SAT 1,252 · $44,040 tuition · 71% grad rate
  16. 16. Eckerd College — Saint Petersburg, FL · 75.8% acceptance · SAT 1,250 · $51,884 tuition · 66% grad rate
  17. 17. University of West Florida — Pensacola, FL · 58.2% acceptance · SAT 1,138 · $19,241 tuition · 59% grad rate
  18. 18. Florida Institute of Technology — Melbourne, FL · 57.7% acceptance · SAT 1,225 · $45,900 tuition · 64% grad rate
  19. 19. Saint Leo University — Saint Leo, FL · 78.4% acceptance · $30,000 tuition · 45% grad rate
  20. 20. Southeastern University — Lakeland, FL · 53% acceptance · $32,950 tuition · 43% grad rate
  21. 21. Barry University — Miami, FL · 77.2% acceptance · $34,350 tuition · 38% grad rate
  22. 22. Lynn University — Boca Raton, FL · 73.5% acceptance · SAT 1,134 · $44,480 tuition · 52% grad rate
  23. 23. Flagler College — Saint Augustine, FL · 80.8% acceptance · SAT 1,084 · $29,900 tuition · 56% grad rate
  24. 24. Ave Maria University — Ave Maria, FL · 41.4% acceptance · $30,198 tuition · 54% grad rate
  25. 25. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University — Tallahassee, FL · 20.6% acceptance · SAT 1,107 · $17,725 tuition · 53% grad rate

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