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Best Colleges for Psychology in Massachusetts

The best colleges for a Psychology degree in Massachusetts, led by Harvard University, Tufts University and Boston 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 Massachusetts?

Based on our rankings, Harvard University is the top-ranked college for Psychology in Massachusetts. Other top choices include Tufts University, Boston University, Northeastern University.

What are the best Psychology schools?

The best Psychology schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Harvard University, Tufts University, Boston 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 $56,208 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 $86,472 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. Harvard University — Cambridge, MA · 3.7% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $61,676 tuition · 98% grad rate
  2. 2. Tufts University — Medford, MA · 11.5% acceptance · SAT 1,513 · $70,704 tuition · 94% grad rate
  3. 3. Boston University — Boston, MA · 11.1% acceptance · SAT 1,480 · $68,102 tuition · 89% grad rate
  4. 4. Northeastern University — Boston, MA · 5.2% acceptance · SAT 1,497 · $66,162 tuition · 91% grad rate
  5. 5. Boston College — Chestnut Hill, MA · 16.4% acceptance · SAT 1,507 · $70,702 tuition · 91% grad rate
  6. 6. Williams College — Williamstown, MA · 8.3% acceptance · SAT 1,533 · $68,560 tuition · 94% grad rate
  7. 7. Amherst College — Amherst, MA · 9% acceptance · SAT 1,533 · $70,480 tuition · 94% grad rate
  8. 8. Wellesley College — Wellesley, MA · 14.1% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $67,176 tuition · 92% grad rate
  9. 9. University of Massachusetts-Amherst — Amherst, MA · 59.7% acceptance · SAT 1,423 · $40,449 tuition · 83% grad rate
  10. 10. Brandeis University — Waltham, MA · 40.5% acceptance · SAT 1,462 · $68,080 tuition · 86% grad rate
  11. 11. Smith College — Northampton, MA · 21% acceptance · SAT 1,500 · $65,178 tuition · 89% grad rate
  12. 12. Clark University — Worcester, MA · 39.5% acceptance · SAT 1,370 · $58,867 tuition · 77% grad rate
  13. 13. College of the Holy Cross — Worcester, MA · 17.6% acceptance · SAT 1,353 · $64,500 tuition · 87% grad rate
  14. 14. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth — North Dartmouth, MA · 90.6% acceptance · SAT 1,182 · $32,567 tuition · 52% grad rate
  15. 15. University of Massachusetts-Boston — Boston, MA · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,194 · $38,125 tuition · 49% grad rate
  16. 16. Simmons University — Boston, MA · 70% acceptance · SAT 1,316 · $46,874 tuition · 72% grad rate
  17. 17. Stonehill College — Easton, MA · 66.3% acceptance · $57,490 tuition · 76% grad rate
  18. 18. Merrimack College — North Andover, MA · 70% acceptance · $53,962 tuition · 70% grad rate
  19. 19. Wheaton College (Massachusetts) — Norton, MA · 67.7% acceptance · SAT 1,308 · $63,960 tuition · 73% grad rate
  20. 20. Emmanuel College — Boston, MA · 75.7% acceptance · SAT 1,250 · $48,550 tuition · 68% grad rate
  21. 21. Suffolk University — Boston, MA · 82.3% acceptance · SAT 1,216 · $47,550 tuition · 61% grad rate
  22. 22. Endicott College — Beverly, MA · 71.2% acceptance · SAT 1,274 · $40,650 tuition · 76% grad rate
  23. 23. Assumption University — Worcester, MA · 83% acceptance · $51,356 tuition · 75% grad rate
  24. 24. Bay Path University — Longmeadow, MA · 85.2% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $38,302 tuition · 51% grad rate
  25. 25. Springfield College — Springfield, MA · 71.9% acceptance · SAT 1,275 · $45,174 tuition · 74% grad rate

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