Best Online and Campus Psychology Schools in New Jersey
The following guide to psychology schools in New Jersey includes profiles of specific undergraduate and graduate psychology programs, and is designed to help you find the psychology program that matches your goals.
Table of Contents
- New Jersey Psychology School Facts
- Top-Ranked Psychology Programs
- Top 15 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs
- Graduate Psychology Program Comparison
- Related Articles
New Jersey Psychology School Facts
- There are 31 not-for-profit colleges and universities with psychology degree programs in New Jersey.1
- 4 schools offer an associate degree in psychology.1
- 26 schools offer a bachelor’s degree in psychology.1
- 14 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
- 2 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 New Jersey
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
- Kean University
- Felician University
- Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
- Georgian Court University
- Montclair State University
- Princeton University
- Ramapo College of New Jersey
- Rowan University
- Rutgers University-Newark
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick
- Saint Peter’s University
- William Paterson University of New Jersey
College Factual’s Best Psychology Schools 2024
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick (#63)
- Rutgers University-Newark (#167)2
The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024
- Princeton University
- Rowan University4
Times Higher Education’s Best Universities for Psychology 2023
- Princeton University (#3)
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick (#126-150)5
Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology
The following New Jersey 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.
- Kean University ($10,747 / Grad rate: 51%)
- Saint Peter’s University ($11,996 / Grad rate: 60%)
- William Paterson University of New Jersey ($10,747 / Grad rate: 51%)
- Montclair State University ($13,742 / Grad rate: 65%)
- Rutgers University Regional Campuses ($14,151-$17,535 / Grad rate: 65%-84%)
- Felician University ($15,743 / Grad rate: 52%)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus ($16,030 / Grad rate: 51%)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey ($16,262 / Grad rate: 70%)
- Ana G. Mendez University ($17,726 / Grad rate: N.Av.)
- Georgian Court University ($18,187 / Grad rate: 54%)1
Top 15 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs in New Jersey
This table compares the top 15 bachelor’s in psychology programs from not-for-profit schools in New Jersey based on a graduation rate above 50% and an annual net price below $21,000. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kean University | 51% | 83% | $23,250 | $52,714 | $27,806 | $35,198 | $10,747 |
| Saint Peter’s University | 60% | 89% | $20,500 | $52,442 | $56,998 | $56,998 | $11,996 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | 56% | 92% | $22,334 | $52,855 | $27,784 | $36,784 | $12,967 |
| Montclair State University | 65% | 91% | $22,000 | $57,008 | $29,932 | $38,642 | $13,742 |
| Rutgers University-Camden | 65% | 77% | $21,500 | $69,748 | $29,035 | $46,735 | $14,151 |
| Felician University | 52% | 89% | $25,000 | $55,992 | $50,070 | $50,070 | $15,743 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | 51% | 84% | $25,000 | $57,054 | $49,992 | $49,992 | $16,030 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | 70% | 70% | $21,000 | $62,810 | $30,891 | $40,901 | $16,262 |
| Rutgers University-Newark | 66% | 74% | $21,500 | $69,748 | $29,991 | $47,691 | $16,578 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | 84% | 66% | $21,500 | $69,748 | $30,172 | $47,872 | $17,535 |
| Georgian Court University | 54% | 76% | $21,816 | $47,161 | $47,812 | $47,812 | $18,187 |
| Stockton University | 76% | 86% | $20,500 | $54,393 | $28,752 | $36,486 | $18,515 |
| Princeton University | 97% | 6% | $10,320 | $110,433 | $76,040 | $76,040 | $18,698 |
| Caldwell University | 68% | 66% | $25,000 | $53,908 | $51,449 | $51,449 | $20,612 |
| Rowan University | 68% | 77% | $20,500 | $56,115 | $30,908 | $40,301 | $20,963 |
*See Table Notes at bottom of page.
Comparison of All Graduate Psychology Programs in New Jersey
This table compares all of New Jersey’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | APA, NASP | MA | 75% | 59 | $1,026 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | APA, NASP | MA, PhD, PsyD | 78% | 51 | $1,026 |
| Felician University | APA, MPCAC | MA, PsyD | — | — | $985 |
| Georgian Court University | NASP | MA | — | — | $985 |
| Kean University | APA, NASP | MA, PsyD | 72% | 29 | $815 |
| Montclair State University | APA, NASP | MA, PhD | — | — | $809 |
| Princeton University | — | PhD | — | — | N.Av. |
| Rider University | NASP | MA, EdS | — | — | $1,020 |
| Rowan University | APA, NASP | EdS | — | — | $933 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick (Clinical PhD) | APA, NASP | MS, PhD, PsyD | 100% | 13 | $1,005 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick (Clinical PsyD) | APA, NASP | MS, PhD, PsyD | 95% | 42 | $1,005 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick (School-PsyD) | APA, NASP | MS, PhD, PsyD | 81% | 53 | $1,005 |
| Saint Elizabeth University | APA | MA, PsyD | 8% | 13 | $1,001 |
| Saint Peter’s University | — | MA, MS | — | — | $695 |
| Seton Hall University | APA | MA, EdS, PhD | 55% | 11 | $1,520 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | APA, MPCAC | MA, PsyD | 67% | 9 | $876 |
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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