Best Online and Campus Psychology Schools in Connecticut
The following guide to psychology schools in Connecticut is designed to provide you with essential information to help make choosing the best psychology program for you easier.
Table of Contents
- Connecticut Psychology School Facts
- Top-Ranked Psychology Programs
- Top 10 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs
- Graduate Psychology Program Comparison
- Related Articles
Connecticut Psychology School Facts
- There are 31 not-for-profit colleges and universities with psychology degree programs in Connecticut.1
- 13 schools offer an associate degree in psychology.1
- 19 schools offer a bachelor’s degree in psychology.1
- 9 schools offer a master’s or advanced degree in psychology.1
- 2 schools ranked in College Factual’s Best General Psychology Schools 2024.2
- No schools ranked in Psychology Degree 411’s Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs.3
- 4 schools ranked in The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024.4
- 2 schools ranked in Times Higher Education’s Best Universities for Psychology 2023.5
- 10 schools ranked in Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology.1
Nationally Ranked Top Psychology Programs in Connecticut
Our curated list of third-party and proprietary rankings can be useful in measuring the overall value and reputation of a program. Lists include College Factual, Psychology Degree 411, The Princeton Review, and Times Higher Education. Note if one of these lists is not present below, no schools in the state were named on it. Generally, schools and programs ranked on multiple lists tend to be stronger in academic quality.
Schools Ranked on Multiple Lists
- Albertus Magnus College
- Charter Oak State College
- Central Connecticut State University
- Eastern Connecticut State University
- Western Connecticut State University
- Southern Connecticut State University
- University of Connecticut
- University of Saint Joseph
- Wesleyan University
- Yale University
College Factual’s Best Psychology Schools 2024
- University of Connecticut (#20)
- Connecticut College (#159)2
The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024
- Quinnipiac University
- University of Connecticut
- Wesleyan University
- Yale University4
Times Higher Education’s Best Universities for Psychology 2023
- Yale University (#7)
- University of Connecticut (#151-175)5
Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology
The following Connecticut schools with bachelor’s degrees in psychology have the lowest average net prices. We have included each school’s graduation rate, a key quality metric.
- Charter Oak State College ($10,191 / Grad rate: 100%)
- Western Connecticut State University ($15,862 / Grad rate: 51%)
- Central Connecticut State University ($17,088 / Grad rate: 53%)
- Eastern Connecticut State University ($18,628 / Grad rate: 60%)
- Yale University ($18,647 / Grad rate: 98%)
- Southern Connecticut State University ($18,712 / Grad rate: 53%)
- Wesleyan University ($21,270 / Grad rate: 93%)
- University of Connecticut ($23,985 / Grad rate: 83%)
- University of Saint Joseph ($25,860 / Grad rate: 61%)
- Albertus Magnus College ($27,469 / Grad rate: 50%)1
Top 10 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs in Connecticut
This table compares the top 10 bachelor’s in psychology programs from not-for-profit schools in Connecticut based on a graduation rate of 50% or above and an annual net price below $30,000. A high graduation rate is a top indicator of student success, and affordability is a key consideration for prospective undergrad students. Programs in bold text offer hybrid or online options.
| School | Grad Rate*1 | Accept Rate1 | Median Debt*6 | Median Earnings*6 | Full Price In State1 | Full Price Out of State1 | Net Price*1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Oak State College | 100% | N.Av. | $18,683 | $57,234 | $14,654 | $17,196 | $10,191 |
| Western Connecticut State University | 51% | 84% | $24,147 | $57,005 | $26,913 | $39,807 | $15,862 |
| Central Connecticut State University | 53% | 77% | $22,300 | $56,799 | $24,570 | $37,458 | $17,088 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | 60% | 74% | $24,250 | $52,411 | $29,016 | $32,252 | $18,628 |
| Yale University | 98% | 5% | $12,975 | $95,961 | $80,700 | $80,700 | $18,647 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | 53% | 83% | $22,250 | $55,682 | $26,514 | $39,402 | $18,712 |
| Wesleyan University | 93% | 14% | $17,000 | $72,547 | $82,502 | $82,502 | $21,270 |
| University of Connecticut | 83% | 55% | $21,500 | $76,076 | $33,056 | $55,724 | $23,985 |
| University of Saint Joseph | 61% | 75% | $27,000 | $54,455 | $57,606 | $57,606 | $25,860 |
| Albertus Magnus College | 50% | 80% | $30,964 | $52,250 | $52,728 | $52,728 | $27,469 |
*See Table Notes at bottom of page.
Comparison of All Graduate Psychology Programs in Connecticut
This table compares all of Connecticut’s graduate-level psychology programs from not-for-profit schools on multiple factors.
We’ve included accreditation status by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC), and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). We also highlight the levels offered, 2020-2022 pass rates for the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP), and tuition information. Note EPPP scores are reported by degree type (clinical, counseling, or school psychology) and level (PhD or PsyD), so some schools may be listed more than once to include all pass rates. Schools in bold text offer hybrid or online options. Tuition per credit hour is more relevant for master’s and PsyD programs due to the fact that PhD students typically receive more program-awarded funding.
| School | Accreditation7-10 | Levels Offered | EPPP Pass Rate 2020-2211 | EPPP # Taking 2020-2211 | Grad Tuition Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State University | — | MA | — | — | $771 |
| Fairfield University | NASP | MA, MS | — | — | $935 |
| Sacred Heart University | — | MS | — | — | $850 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | NASP | MA, MS | — | — | $461 |
| University of Connecticut (Clinical PhD) | APA, NASP | MA, PhD | 96% | 23 | $2,093 |
| University of Connecticut (School PhD) | APA, NASP | MA, PhD | 67% | 12 | $2,093 |
| University of Hartford | APA, NASP | MS, PsyD | 73% | 66 | $1,307 |
| University of New Haven | — | MA | — | — | $1,055 |
| Wesleyan University | — | MA | — | — | $1,100 |
| Yale University | APA | PhD | 100% | 6 | N.Av. |
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*Table Notes:
-N.Av. indicates data is not available.
-Metrics are institution-wide unless otherwise noted.
-Graduation rate is completion percentage within six years of start.
-Median (average) debt is cumulative federal loan debt for undergraduate completers in 2020-2021.
-Median earnings are from the 2020-2021 cohort 10 years post school entry.
-Net price is the average yearly price paid by full-time, first-year undergraduate students receiving financial aid. See NCES for more in-depth information.
References:
1. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
2. College Factual, Best Colleges Offering Degrees in Psychology (Nationwide): https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/psychology/rankings/top-ranked/#
3. Psychology Degree 411 Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs: https://www.psychologydegree411.com/degrees/online/
4. The Princeton Review. The Best 388 Colleges, 2023 Edition. The Princeton Review, 2022.
5. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 – Psychology: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2023/subject-ranking/psychology
6. Department of Education College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
7. American Psychological Association Accredited Programs: https://accreditation.apa.org/accredited-programs
8. Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs, Directory: https://www.cacrep.org/directory/
9. Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council Accredited Programs: https://mpcacaccreditation.org/accredited-programs/
10. National Association for School Psychologists, Approved Programs: https://apps.nasponline.org/standards-and-certification/graduate-program-approval-and-accreditation/approved-accredited.aspx
11. The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, 2023 Psychology Licensing Exam Scores by Doctoral Program: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.asppb.net/resource/resmgr/eppp_/2023_dr_rpt_012024.pdf