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Best Colleges for Psychology in Pennsylvania

The best colleges for a Psychology degree in Pennsylvania, led by University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University and Villanova 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 Pennsylvania?

Based on our rankings, University of Pennsylvania is the top-ranked college for Psychology in Pennsylvania. Other top choices include Carnegie Mellon University, Villanova University, Lehigh 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 Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University, Villanova 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 $56,112 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 $90,048 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 Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, PA · 5.4% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $68,686 tuition · 97% grad rate
  2. 2. Carnegie Mellon University — Pittsburgh, PA · 11.7% acceptance · SAT 1,546 · $66,246 tuition · 94% grad rate
  3. 3. Villanova University — Villanova, PA · 27% acceptance · SAT 1,460 · $67,776 tuition · 92% grad rate
  4. 4. Lehigh University — Bethlehem, PA · 25.9% acceptance · SAT 1,440 · $64,980 tuition · 88% grad rate
  5. 5. Bucknell University — Lewisburg, PA · 28.9% acceptance · SAT 1,410 · $67,812 tuition · 86% grad rate
  6. 6. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus — University Park, PA · 60.6% acceptance · SAT 1,337 · $41,790 tuition · 86% grad rate
  7. 7. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus — Pittsburgh, PA · 58.1% acceptance · SAT 1,370 · $41,430 tuition · 86% grad rate
  8. 8. Drexel University — Philadelphia, PA · 79.4% acceptance · SAT 1,345 · $62,412 tuition · 78% grad rate
  9. 9. Swarthmore College — Swarthmore, PA · 7.5% acceptance · SAT 1,534 · $65,494 tuition · 92% grad rate
  10. 10. Haverford College — Haverford, PA · 12.4% acceptance · SAT 1,513 · $70,688 tuition · 90% grad rate
  11. 11. Bryn Mawr College — Bryn Mawr, PA · 29.4% acceptance · SAT 1,396 · $65,920 tuition · 82% grad rate
  12. 12. Temple University — Philadelphia, PA · 80.4% acceptance · $38,958 tuition · 75% grad rate
  13. 13. Lafayette College — Easton, PA · 31.5% acceptance · SAT 1,424 · $65,398 tuition · 88% grad rate
  14. 14. Duquesne University — Pittsburgh, PA · 83.6% acceptance · SAT 1,276 · $48,986 tuition · 77% grad rate
  15. 15. Gettysburg College — Gettysburg, PA · 38.9% acceptance · SAT 1,379 · $66,640 tuition · 83% grad rate
  16. 16. Muhlenberg College — Allentown, PA · 72% acceptance · SAT 1,343 · $62,805 tuition · 82% grad rate
  17. 17. University of Scranton — Scranton, PA · 81.2% acceptance · SAT 1,237 · $53,983 tuition · 80% grad rate
  18. 18. Saint Vincent College — Latrobe, PA · 61.7% acceptance · SAT 1,116 · $42,396 tuition · 69% grad rate
  19. 19. Moravian University — Bethlehem, PA · 54.2% acceptance · SAT 1,183 · $53,500 tuition · 72% grad rate
  20. 20. Ursinus College — Collegeville, PA · 91.8% acceptance · SAT 1,310 · $61,210 tuition · 73% grad rate
  21. 21. Dickinson College — Carlisle, PA · 42.1% acceptance · SAT 1,391 · $65,650 tuition · 80% grad rate
  22. 22. Lebanon Valley College — Annville, PA · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,240 · $52,080 tuition · 65% grad rate
  23. 23. West Chester University of Pennsylvania — West Chester, PA · 78.4% acceptance · SAT 1,187 · $22,599 tuition · 71% grad rate
  24. 24. Lycoming College — Williamsport, PA · 74.1% acceptance · SAT 1,160 · $50,029 tuition · 60% grad rate
  25. 25. Holy Family University — Philadelphia, PA · 71% acceptance · SAT 1,060 · $35,330 tuition · 61% grad rate

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