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19 Best Bachelor's Psychology Universities in the United States

Of the 19 Bachelor's Psychology universities in the United States, University of California, Los Angeles ranks highest at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 20 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #40 (University of California, Los Angeles) to #467 (University of Alaska - Fairbanks); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of California, Los Angeles has the largest research record in this group, with 52,934,262 citations and an h-index of 1,659.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 19 public to 0 private institutions.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4 years. 85% are full-time and 3 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). San Jose State University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Bachelor's Psychology in the United States?

University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40), University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Psychology in the United States?

19 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Psychology course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Bachelor's Psychology courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Bachelor's Psychology online with a university in the United States?

3 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Psychology courses in the United States?

San Jose State University, with 2, ahead of United States Air Force Academy (1).

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