Best Online and Campus Psychology Schools in Maryland
This guide to psychology schools in Maryland provides important information regarding psychology programs to help you pick the right program for your needs.
Table of Contents
- Maryland Psychology School Facts
- Top-Ranked Psychology Programs
- Top 15 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs
- Graduate Psychology Program Comparison
- Related Articles
Maryland Psychology School Facts
- There are 23 not-for-profit colleges and universities with psychology degree programs in Maryland.1
- 1 school offers an associate degree in psychology.1
- 22 schools offer a bachelor’s degree in psychology.1
- 10 schools offer a master’s or advanced degree in psychology.1
- 5 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
- 3 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 Maryland
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
- Johns Hopkins University
- University of Maryland-Baltimore County
- University of Maryland-College Park
- University of Maryland Global Campus
- Salisbury University
- Towson University
College Factual’s Best Psychology Schools 2024
- University of Maryland-College Park (#22)
- Loyola University Maryland (#90)
- University of Maryland-Baltimore County (#101)
- Towson University (#119)
- University of Maryland Global Campus (#120)2
The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024
- St. Mary’s College of Maryland
- University of Maryland-College Park
- Washington College4
Times Higher Education’s Best Universities for Psychology 2023
- Johns Hopkins University (#23)
- University of Maryland-College Park (#66)5
Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology
The following Maryland schools with bachelor’s degrees in psychology have the lowest average net prices. Please note that we grouped regional campuses together and included a range for the net price of these schools. We have included each school’s graduation rate, a key quality metric.
- Coppin State University ($8,562 / Grad rate: 24%)
- University of Maryland Regional Campuses ($12,020-$17,692 / Grad rate: 19%-89%)
- Bowie State University ($13,886 / Grad rate: 40%)
- Morgan State University ($13,956 / Grad rate: 46%)
- Towson University ($14,443 / Grad rate: 70%)
- Frostburg State University ($16,114 / Grad rate: 49%)
- Washington Adventist University ($17,088 / Grad rate: 50%)
- University of Baltimore ($18,122 / Grad rate: 33%)
- Salisbury University ($19,756 / Grad rate: 69%)
- St. Mary’s College of Maryland ($20,714 / Grad rate: 71%)1
Top 15 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs in Maryland
This table compares the top 15 bachelor’s in psychology programs from not-for-profit schools in Maryland based on a graduation rate of 50% or higher and an annual net price below $33,500. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towson University | 70% | 79% | $18,718 | $61,376 | $24,460 | $40,462 | $14,443 |
| University of Maryland-College Park | 89% | 45% | $19,000 | $76,997 | $25,809 | $54,045 | $16,210 |
| Washington Adventist University | 50% | 51% | $30,500 | $58,399 | $35,640 | $35,640 | $17,088 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | 70% | 81% | $19,500 | $67,473 | $25,984 | $42,748 | $17,692 |
| Salisbury University | 69% | 91% | $21,000 | $57,122 | $23,386 | $33,862 | $19,756 |
| St. Mary’s College of Maryland | 71% | 77% | $21,000 | $60,455 | $29,330 | $45,406 | $20,714 |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | 60% | 70% | $22,666 | $56,906 | $53,680 | $53,680 | $22,675 |
| Hood College | 61% | 78% | $25,000 | $54,057 | $58,100 | $58,100 | $23,624 |
| McDaniel College | 66% | 82% | $25,000 | $57,629 | $59,102 | $59,102 | $23,733 |
| Johns Hopkins University | 94% | 7% | $10,250 | $89,551 | $78,120 | $78,120 | $24,034 |
| Mount St. Mary’s University | 65% | 80% | $25,391 | $61,492 | $60,190 | $60,190 | $24,379 |
| Stevenson University | 65% | 84% | $26,000 | $60,421 | $53,218 | $53,218 | $27,600 |
| Goucher College | 58% | 80% | $26,000 | $52,886 | $66,000 | $66,000 | $30,945 |
| Washington College | 71% | 75% | $26,956 | $66,291 | $66,315 | $66,315 | $31,650 |
| Loyola University Maryland | 79% | 83% | $27,000 | $81,216 | $69,930 | $69,930 | $33,312 |
*See Table Notes at bottom of page.
Comparison of All Graduate Psychology Programs in Maryland
This table compares all of Maryland’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie State University | NASP | MA | 88% | 43 | $448 |
| Frostburg State University | MPCAC | MS | 95% | 19 | $465 |
| Johns Hopkins University | — | PhD | — | — | $1,571 |
| Loyola University Maryland | APA | MS, PsyD | — | — | $1,041 |
| Morgan State University | — | MS, PhD | — | — | $464 |
| Towson University | MPCAC, NASP | MA | — | — | $506 |
| University of Baltimore | MPCAC | MS | — | — | $804 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | APA | MA, MPS, PhD | — | — | $828 |
| University of Maryland-College Park (Clinical PhD) | APA, NASP | MA, MPS, PhD | 100% | 10 | $828 |
| University of Maryland-College Park (Counseling PhD) | APA, NASP | MA, MPS, PhD | 100% | 7 | $828 |
| University of Maryland-College Park (School PhD) | APA, NASP | MA, MPS, PhD | 85% | 20 | $828 |
| Washington Adventist University | — | MA | — | — | $625 |
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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