Best Online and Campus Psychology Schools in Florida
This guide to psychology schools in Florida provides important information to help you pick the right program for your needs.
Table of Contents
- Florida Psychology School Facts
- Top-Ranked Psychology Programs
- Top 25 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs
- Graduate Psychology Program Comparison
- Related Articles
Florida Psychology School Facts
- There are 47 not-for-profit colleges and universities with psychology degree programs in Florida.1
- 5 schools offer an associate degree in psychology.1
- 46 schools offer a bachelor’s degree in psychology.1
- 18 schools offer a master’s or advanced degree in psychology.1
- 6 schools ranked in College Factual’s Best General Psychology Schools 2024.2
- 3 schools ranked in Psychology Degree 411’s Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs.3
- 5 schools ranked in The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024.4
- 3 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 Florida
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
- Flagler College
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
- Florida Atlantic University
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Florida International University
- Florida State University
- Stetson University
- The Baptist College of Florida
- The University of West Florida
- University of Central Florida
- University of Florida
- University of Miami
- University of North Florida
- University of South Florida
College Factual’s Best Psychology Schools 2024
- University of Florida (#26)
- Florida State University (#33)
- University of Central Florida (#56)
- Florida International University (#60)
- University of Miami (#61)
- University of South Florida-Main Campus (#66)2
Psychology Degree 411’s Top Schools with Online Psychology Programs
- University of Florida (#1)
- University of Central Florida (#3)
- University of West Florida (#10)3
The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024
- Flagler College
- Florida State University
- Stetson University
- University of Florida
- University of South Florida4
Times Higher Education’s Best Universities for Psychology 2023
- University of Florida (#151-175)
- University of Miami (#151-175)
- Florida State University (#176–200)5
Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology
The following Florida 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.
- Hobe Sound Bible College ($4,388 / Grad rate: 31%)
- The University of West Florida ($8,609 / Grad rate: 53%)
- Florida Atlantic University ($9,711 / Grad rate: 62%)
- Florida International University ($9,881 / Grad rate: 69%)
- The Baptist College of Florida ($10,430 / Grad rate: 59%)
- University of Florida-Online ($10,791 / Grad rate: 79%)
- Florida Gulf Coast University ($10,834 / Grad rate: 59%)
- University of South Florida ($11,004 / Grad rate: 74%)
- University of North Florida ($11,338 / Grad rate: 68%)
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($11,583 / Grad rate: 60%)1
Top 25 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs in Florida
This table compares the top 25 bachelor’s in psychology programs from not-for-profit schools in Florida based on a graduation rate above 50% and an annual net price below $40,000. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of West Florida | 53% | 48% | $16,624 | $45,884 | $17,628 | $30,509 | $8,609 |
| Florida Atlantic University | 62% | 81% | $17,236 | $53,644 | $17,415 | $29,860 | $9,711 |
| Florida International University | 69% | 74% | $16,500 | $57,946 | $18,165 | $30,563 | $9,881 |
| The Baptist College of Florida | 59% | 92% | $23,590 | $38,772 | $17,532 | $17,532 | $10,430 |
| University of Florida-Online | 79% | 91% | $15,000 | $69,468 | $3,876 | $16,579 | $10,791 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | 59% | 74% | $17,622 | $52,268 | $15,890 | $34,934 | $10,834 |
| University of South Florida | 74% | 44% | $17,988 | $54,364 | $19,032 | $29,946 | $11,004 |
| University of North Florida | 68% | 71% | $15,531 | $52,114 | $16,581 | $30,985 | $11,338 |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | 60% | 33% | $23,548 | $43,616 | $17,429 | $29,369 | $11,583 |
| University of Florida | 90% | 23% | $15,000 | $69,468 | $17,331 | $39,609 | $11,740 |
| University of Central Florida | 76% | 41% | $18,190 | $54,850 | $17,866 | $33,965 | $13,108 |
| Florida State University | 85% | 25% | $18,000 | $57,007 | $17,248 | $30,378 | $14,003 |
| Stetson University | 64% | 94% | $23,250 | $50,835 | $67,610 | $67,610 | $25,756 |
| Flagler College | 57% | 81% | $24,250 | $46,810 | $37,350 | $37,350 | $26,547 |
| Florida Southern College | 68% | 57% | $25,000 | $49,449 | $52,900 | $52,900 | $27,324 |
| Albizu University-Miami | 67% | 89% | $5,500 | $41,451 | $36,039 | $36,039 | $28,273 |
| Nova Southeastern University | 62% | 76% | $24,250 | $56,055 | $50,888 | $50,888 | $29,589 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | 56% | 95% | $22,500 | $49,234 | $47,590 | $47,590 | $30,276 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | 67% | 64% | $27,000 | $53,864 | $56,216 | $56,216 | $30,752 |
| The University of Tampa | 66% | 26% | $24,211 | $57,297 | $44,378 | $44,378 | $34,653 |
| Rollins College | 78% | 50% | $25,500 | $56,485 | $71,690 | $71,690 | $35,317 |
| University of Miami | 84% | 19% | $17,500 | $71,739 | $74,104 | $74,104 | $36,467 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | 63% | 65% | $23,666 | $82,012 | $53,438 | $53,438 | $38,983 |
*See Table Notes at bottom of page.
Comparison of All Graduate Psychology Programs in Florida
This table compares all of Florida’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 2020-2212 | EPPP # Taking 2020-2212 | Grad Tuition Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albizu University-Miami | APA | MS, PhD, PsyD | 42% | 104 | $620 |
| Barry University | MPCAC, NASP | MS | — | — | $1,020 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | — | MS, PhD | — | — | $1,695 |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | — | MS | — | — | $406 |
| Florida Atlantic University | — | MA, PhD | — | — | $304 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | APA | MS, PhD, PsyD | — | — | $777 |
| Florida International University | APA, NASP | MS, PhD | 85% | 20 | $456 |
| Florida School of Professional Psychology at National Louis University | APA | MA, PhD, PsyD | 34% | 41 | $790 |
| Florida State University (Clinical PhD) | APA | PhD | 86% | 22 | $479 |
| Florida State University (Counseling and School PhD) | APA | PhD | 68% | 25 | $479 |
| Lynn University | — | MS | — | — | $650 |
| Nova Southeastern University (Clinical PhD) | APA, NASP | MS, PhD, PsyD | 90% | 29 | $537 |
| Nova Southeastern University (Clinical PsyD) | APA, NASP | MS, PhD, PsyD | 74% | 196 | $537 |
| Nova Southeastern University (School Psychology) | APA, NASP | MS, PhD, PsyD | 36% | 14 | $421 |
| Saint Leo University | — | MS | — | — | $760 |
| The University of West Florida | MPCAC | MA | — | — | $385 |
| University of Central Florida | APA, MPCAC | MA, MS, EdS, PhD | 100% | 18 | $370 |
| University of Florida (Clinical PhD) | APA, NASP | PhD | 94% | 32 | $707 |
| University of Florida (Counseling PhD) | APA, NASP | PhD | 100% | 17 | $707 |
| University of Florida (School PhD) | APA, NASP | PhD | 71% | 28 | $707 |
| University of Miami (Clinical PhD) | APA | MS, PhD | 96% | 23 | $2,421 |
| University of Miami (Counseling PhD) | APA | MS, PhD | 93% | 14 | $2,421 |
| University of North Florida | — | MSPS | — | — | $408 |
| University of South Florida (Clinical PhD) | APA, NASP | MA, PhD | 100% | 21 | $436 |
| University of South Florida (School PhD) | APA, NASP | MA, PhD | 88% | 16 | $436 |
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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