Best Online and Campus Psychology Schools in North Dakota

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Discover key details about psychology schools in North Dakota with this guide, designed to help you make the best choice for your education and career goals.

Table of Contents

North Dakota Psychology School Facts
Top-Ranked Psychology Programs
Top 5 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs
Graduate Psychology Program Comparison
Related Articles
Student Reviews

North Dakota Psychology School Facts

There are 8 not-for-profit colleges and universities with psychology degree programs in North Dakota.¹
No schools offer an associate degree in psychology.¹
8 schools offer a bachelor’s degree in psychology.¹
4 schools offer a master’s or advanced degree in psychology.¹
2 schools ranked in College Factual’s Best General Psychology Schools 2024.²
1 school ranked in Psychology Degree 411’s Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs.³
No schools ranked in The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024.⁴
No schools ranked in Times Higher Education’s Best Universities for Psychology 2023.⁵
8 schools ranked in Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology.¹

Nationally Ranked Top Psychology Programs in North Dakota

Our curated list of third-party and proprietary rankings can be useful in measuring the overall value and reputation of a program. 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

Minot State University
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
University of Mary
University of North Dakota
Valley City State University

College Factual’s Best Psychology Schools 2024

University of North Dakota (#82)
North Dakota State University-Main Campus (#102)²

Psychology Degree 411’s Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs

University of North Dakota (#22)³

Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology

The following North Dakota 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.

Minot State University ($12,349 / Grad rate: 48%)
Valley City State University ($13,841 / Grad rate: 48%)
Mayville State University ($14,050 / Grad rate: 40%)
Dickinson State University ($15,490 / Grad rate: 43%)
North Dakota State University-Main Campus ($16,461 / Grad rate: 64%)
University of North Dakota ($18,227 / Grad rate: 63%)
University of Mary ($19,225 / Grad rate: 68%)
University of Jamestown ($20,897 / Grad rate: 44%)¹

Top 5 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs in North Dakota

This table compares the top 5 bachelor’s in psychology programs from not-for-profit North Dakota schools based on a 48% or above graduation rate and an annual net price below $20,000. 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
Minot State University	48%	72%	$19,609	$47,001	$15,688	$15,688	$12,349
Valley City State University	48%	69%	$20,369	$48,672	$15,415	$20,379	$13,841
North Dakota State University-Main Campus	64%	96%	$23,199	$58,936	$20,093	$24,747	$16,461
University of North Dakota	63%	77%	$22,057	$61,403	$21,121	$25,740	$18,227
University of Mary	68%	78%	$24,000	$58,561	$29,282	$29,282	$19,225

*See Table Notes at bottom of page.

Comparison of All Graduate Psychology Programs in North Dakota

This table compares all of North Dakota’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	Accreditation^7-10	Levels Offered	EPPP Pass Rate 2020-22¹¹	EPPP # Taking 2020-22¹¹	Grad Tuition Per Credit Hour
Minot State University	NASP	EdS	—	—	$390
North Dakota State University-Main Campus	—	PhD	—	—	$421
University of North Dakota (Clinical PhD)	APA	MA, MS, PhD	100%	14	$589
University of North Dakota (Counseling PhD)	APA	MA, MS, PhD	60%	15	$589

North Dakota Schools With Psychology Programs

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North Dakota State University
1340 Administration Ave
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 231-8011
https://www.ndsu.edu/

Student Review: “The psychology program at North Dakota State University was a really great experience for me. The content that I learned in my time studying psychology has been essential to my career. I was given many opportunities throughout my time at North Dakota State University that helped me develop into a great student and a great person. While the coursework was not always easy, and often times challenging, North Dakota State provided a vast support network of TAs and professors who were available and always willing to help you prepare for your career, and a wide range of courses to help you determine where you would like to put your focus within the field of psychology.” – Student at North Dakota State University

*Table Notes:
-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