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237 Best Master's Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in United States

This ranks Social Sciences & Psychology master’s degrees in the United States for 2026. It is for applicants comparing graduate study options across 12 universities.

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1Best overall
CO Columbia University logo
QS World #34 #3 in United States New York, United States

Columbia University

Private University — Columbia University in the City of New York, commonly referred to as Columbia University, is a private Ivy League research university in New York City, United States. Established in 1754 as...

USD 56,000 – USD 76,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1754Founded
33,000Students
12,000International
Admissions open
78.0 / 100 · Outstanding
2Top pick
AU Adelphi University logo
#14 in United States United States

Adelphi University

Public University — Adelphi University is a private university in Garden City, New York, United States. Adelphi also has centers in Downtown Brooklyn, Hudson Valley, and Suffolk County in addition to a virtual,...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
3Top pick
AS Albany State University logo
#29 in United States United States

Albany State University

Public University — Albany State University is a public historically black university in Albany, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1903, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest histor...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
4Ranked
AI Alliant International University logo
#43 in United States United States

Alliant International University

Public University — Alliant University is a private for-profit university with its main campus in San Diego, five additional campuses in California and one campus in Phoenix, Arizona. Its enrollment is approxim...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
6Ranked
AP American Public University System logo
#55 in United States United States

American Public University System

Public University — American Public University System (APUS) is a private, for-profit, online university system headquartered at Charles Town, West Virginia. It consists of American Military University (AMU) an...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
7Ranked
AG Ana G. Mendez University logo
#59 in United States Orlando, Florida, United States

Ana G. Mendez University

Private University — Ana G. Mendez University is a private university located in Orlando, Florida, United States. Its programmes are accredited by US Dept. of Education (College Scorecard).

USD 13,575/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
4,763Students
International
Admissions open
27.3 / 100 · Rated
8Ranked
AS Angelo State University logo
#65 in United States United States

Angelo State University

Public University — Angelo State University is a public university in San Angelo, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1928 as San Angelo College. It gained university status and awarded its first baccalaure...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
9Ranked
AU Antioch University logo
#71 in United States United States

Antioch University

Public University — Coalition for the Common Good, doing business as Antioch University, is a private university with multiple campuses in the United States and online programs. It is the continuation of Antioc...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
11Ranked
AC Arcadia College logo
#77 in United States United States

Arcadia College

Public University — Arcadia College, located in Arcadia, Missouri, United States, was founded by Rev. J.C. Berryman in 1843. The institution was associated with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Berryman then sol...

Tuition (indicative)
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27.3 / 100 · Rated
12Ranked
AU Ashland University logo
#94 in United States United States

Ashland University

Public University — Ashland University is a private university in Ashland, Ohio, United States. The university consists of a 135-acre (55 ha) main campus and several off-campus centers throughout central and no...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
13Ranked
AU Auburn University at Montgomery logo
#104 in United States United States

Auburn University at Montgomery

Public University — Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is a public university in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Governed by the Auburn University Board of Trustees as a member of the Auburn University s...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
14Ranked
AP Azusa Pacific University logo
#116 in United States United States

Azusa Pacific University

Public University — Azusa Pacific University (APU) is a private evangelical research university in Azusa, California, United States. The university was founded in 1899 in Whittier, California, with classes firs...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
15Ranked
BC Baker College logo
#119 in United States United States

Baker College

Public University — Baker College is a private, nonprofit college with its main campuses in Owosso and Royal Oak, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1911 and has four additional campuses throughout the...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
16Ranked
BU Bastyr University logo
#132 in United States United States

Bastyr University

Public University — Bastyr University is a private alternative medicine university with campuses in Kenmore, Washington, and San Diego, California. Programs include naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, Tradition...

Tuition (indicative)
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International
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27.3 / 100 · Rated
17Ranked
BC Benedictine College logo
#152 in United States United States

Benedictine College

Public University — Benedictine College is a private Benedictine liberal arts college in Atchison, Kansas, United States. It was established in 1971 by the merger of St. Benedict's College for men and Mount St....

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
18Ranked
BU Biola University logo
#172 in United States United States

Biola University

Public University — Biola University is a private, nondenominational, evangelical Christian university in La Mirada, California, United States. It was founded in 1908 as the Bible Institute of Los Angeles as a...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
20Ranked
BC Bluffton College logo
#191 in United States United States

Bluffton College

Public University — Bluffton University is a private Mennonite university in Bluffton, Ohio, United States. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with three programs that have earned programmatic...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
21Ranked
BG Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis logo
#196 in United States United States

Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis

Public University — Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis is a private educational institution that focuses on training psychoanalysts, particularly in the field of modern psychoanalysis. Founded in 1973, it...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
22Ranked
BG Bowling Green State University logo
#200 in United States United States

Bowling Green State University

Public University — Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is a public research university in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The 1,338-acre (541.5 ha) main academic and residential campus is 15 miles (24 km...

Tuition (indicative)
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27.3 / 100 · Rated
23Ranked
BU Brandeis University logo
#203 in United States United States

Brandeis University

Public University — Brandeis University is a private research university in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. It is located within the Greater Boston area. Founded in 1948 as a non-sectarian, coeducational...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
24Ranked
CB CUNY Baruch College logo
#231 in United States United States

CUNY Baruch College

Public University — Baruch College is a public college in Manhattan, New York, United States. It is a constituent college of the City University of New York system. Named for financier and statesman Bernard M....

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

A master’s degree in Social Sciences & Psychology is a graduate-level option for applicants who want advanced study after a bachelor’s degree. It suits students aiming for deeper disciplinary training, research preparation, or a professional step that requires postgraduate study.

The universities in this set are all public. The mix also spans different settings, from large-city locations to smaller-town campuses, which can change cost of living, commuting, and access to placements or services. Fee information is published for some programmes and not for others, so total cost can vary in ways that need separate checking.

Before applying, verify the fee for each programme, the admission requirements, the exact programme title, and the campus or delivery mode. Also confirm whether your chosen option matches your academic background and whether any extra documents are required for international applicants.

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for Master's Social Sciences & Psychology universities in United States?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Columbia University, Adelphi University, Albany State University. The full ranked list above shows QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements for each one.

How much does it cost to study Master's Social Sciences & Psychology universities in United States?

Tuition varies widely by university and program, and international students usually pay more than domestic students. Every listing above shows the fee we hold for that program — labelled indicative where it has not yet been verified against the university's own published figures.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, each institution's star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

About Master's Social Sciences & Psychology universities in United States

This page lists Master's Social Sciences & Psychology universities in United States held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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