Psychology: where to study
Every U.S. college that awarded these degrees in 2023-24: General psychology, Clinical psychology and Counseling psychology. From the federal IPEDS survey. A complete list, not a ranking.
NCES IPEDS · 2023-24
- Year
- Degrees awarded July 2023 – June 2024
- Files
- HD2024, C2024_A
- Programs
- CIP 42.0101, CIP 42.2801, CIP 42.2803
Find a college
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Largest programs by graduates
Degrees awarded in 2023-24 in these programs (all levels, first majors). Size tells you where many students study, not which program is best for you.
| College | Location | Type | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester, NH | Private nonprofit, 4-year or above | 4,494 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Private nonprofit, 4-year or above | 2,851 |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Public, 4-year or above | 1,681 |
| Florida International University | Miami, FL | Public, 4-year or above | 1,628 |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion | Scottsdale, AZ | Public, 4-year or above | 1,291 |
| Capella University | Minneapolis, MN | Private for-profit, 4-year or above | 1,174 |
| California State University-Fullerton | Fullerton, CA | Public, 4-year or above | 1,092 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | Private nonprofit, 4-year or above | 1,078 |
| California State University-Northridge | Northridge, CA | Public, 4-year or above | 1,049 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Tempe, AZ | Public, 4-year or above | 908 |
By program: General psychology 141,924 · Clinical psychology 5,932 · Counseling psychology 11,161 degrees.
Check accreditation before you apply
This list shows which colleges award the degree. It does not show accreditation. Check the program with the accreditor, and check your state's licensing rules.
- American Psychological Association (APA)Accredits doctoral programs, internships and postdoctoral residencies in health service psychology (for example clinical and counseling psychology).Search programs →
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