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Best Colleges for Psychology in Washington

The best colleges for a Psychology degree in Washington, led by University of Washington-Seattle Campus, Gonzaga University and Seattle 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 Washington?

Based on our rankings, University of Washington-Seattle Campus is the top-ranked college for Psychology in Washington. Other top choices include Gonzaga University, Seattle University, Washington 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 Washington-Seattle Campus, Gonzaga University, Seattle 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 $43,491 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 $68,527 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 Washington-Seattle Campus — Seattle, WA · 39.2% acceptance · $43,209 tuition · 85% grad rate
  2. 2. Gonzaga University — Spokane, WA · 81.7% acceptance · SAT 1,335 · $55,480 tuition · 86% grad rate
  3. 3. Seattle University — Seattle, WA · 76.9% acceptance · SAT 1,307 · $56,721 tuition · 76% grad rate
  4. 4. Washington State University — Pullman, WA · 86.6% acceptance · $29,950 tuition · 61% grad rate
  5. 5. Whitman College — Walla Walla, WA · 38.2% acceptance · SAT 1,410 · $64,050 tuition · 81% grad rate
  6. 6. University of Puget Sound — Tacoma, WA · 72.3% acceptance · SAT 1,296 · $62,898 tuition · 68% grad rate
  7. 7. Western Washington University — Bellingham, WA · 93.3% acceptance · SAT 1,289 · $28,707 tuition · 65% grad rate
  8. 8. Seattle Pacific University — Seattle, WA · 83.4% acceptance · $40,407 tuition · 62% grad rate
  9. 9. Central Washington University — Ellensburg, WA · 90.6% acceptance · $27,526 tuition · 54% grad rate
  10. 10. Eastern Washington University — Cheney, WA · 90.8% acceptance · $25,959 tuition · 43% grad rate

Best Colleges for Psychology in Washington on PickACampus