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Best Colleges for Psychology in Georgia

The best colleges for a Psychology degree in Georgia, led by Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, Emory University and University of Georgia. 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 Georgia?

Based on our rankings, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is the top-ranked college for Psychology in Georgia. Other top choices include Emory University, University of Georgia, Spelman College.

What are the best Psychology schools?

The best Psychology schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, Emory University, University of Georgia. 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 $26,203 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 $63,717 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. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus — Atlanta, GA · 14.1% acceptance · SAT 1,480 · $34,484 tuition · 94% grad rate
  2. 2. Emory University — Atlanta, GA · 10.7% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $64,280 tuition · 91% grad rate
  3. 3. University of Georgia — Athens, GA · 37.7% acceptance · SAT 1,397 · $31,688 tuition · 90% grad rate
  4. 4. Spelman College — Atlanta, GA · 24.9% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $31,556 tuition · 78% grad rate
  5. 5. University of North Georgia — Dahlonega, GA · 67.9% acceptance · SAT 1,106 · $16,503 tuition · 37% grad rate
  6. 6. Augusta University — Augusta, GA · 86.4% acceptance · SAT 1,070 · $24,734 tuition · 49% grad rate
  7. 7. Morehouse College — Atlanta, GA · 44% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $32,893 tuition · 59% grad rate
  8. 8. Kennesaw State University — Kennesaw, GA · 69.2% acceptance · SAT 1,113 · $17,736 tuition · 52% grad rate
  9. 9. Mercer University — Macon, GA · 68.9% acceptance · SAT 1,271 · $42,312 tuition · 70% grad rate
  10. 10. Georgia College & State University — Milledgeville, GA · 78.2% acceptance · SAT 1,163 · $29,512 tuition · 64% grad rate
  11. 11. University of West Georgia — Carrollton, GA · 51.6% acceptance · SAT 1,032 · $17,800 tuition · 43% grad rate
  12. 12. Clark Atlanta University — Atlanta, GA · 64.2% acceptance · $28,310 tuition · 49% grad rate
  13. 13. Georgia State University — Atlanta, GA · 55.4% acceptance · SAT 1,076 · $24,840 tuition · 53% grad rate
  14. 14. Berry College — Mount Berry, GA · 64% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $41,686 tuition · 69% grad rate
  15. 15. Fort Valley State University — Fort Valley, GA · 65.9% acceptance · SAT 994 · $16,932 tuition · 41% grad rate
  16. 16. Clayton State University — Morrow, GA · 68.5% acceptance · SAT 958 · $16,532 tuition · 40% grad rate
  17. 17. Valdosta State University — Valdosta, GA · 72.3% acceptance · SAT 1,013 · $17,836 tuition · 42% grad rate
  18. 18. Middle Georgia State University — Macon, GA · 99.7% acceptance · SAT 1,083 · $16,390 tuition · 25% grad rate
  19. 19. Georgia Southwestern State University — Americus, GA · 75.2% acceptance · SAT 978 · $16,572 tuition · 41% grad rate
  20. 20. Albany State University — Albany, GA · $17,008 tuition · 31% grad rate
  21. 21. Dalton State College — Dalton, GA · $10,656 tuition · 25% grad rate

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