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41 Best Professional Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in the United States

Columbia University leads the 41 Professional Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the United States at #14 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Southern California (QS World #146) and University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467). The universities on this list offer 64 matching courses between them.

41 universities · ranked best first

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5Ranked
CG CUNY Graduate School and University Center logo
QS World #545 #134 in United States New York, United States

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Public University · 6 courses in Professional Social Sciences & Psychology

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USD 15,185/yrTuition (indicative)
—Founded
3,254Students
—International
Admissions open
#545 QS World University Rankings 2024
#134 in United States
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21Ranked
UW University of Wisconsin - Parkside logo
#826 in United States United States

University of Wisconsin - Parkside

Public University · 6 courses in Professional Social Sciences & Psychology

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
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#826 in United States · by research impact
77,461 citations · h-index 115
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Social Sciences & Psychology at other levels

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How these universities are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #14 (Columbia University) to #545 (CUNY Graduate School and University Center); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Columbia University is cited most (48,319,824 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

40 are public and 1 private (98% public). By location, New York (2) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Columbia University, founded in 1754. Columbia University is the largest, with 33,000 students.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Social Sciences & Psychology (62) and Psychology (2). The usual length is 3–4 years and 36 credits. 82% are full-time and 10 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at USD 15,185 a year and Columbia University the most at USD 66,000; the middle of the range is about USD 66,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Professional Social Sciences & Psychology?

Columbia University (QS World #14), University of Southern California (QS World #146) and University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Professional Social Sciences & Psychology in the United States?

Of those with published fees, CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at about USD 15,185 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Professional Social Sciences & Psychology in the United States?

40 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Professional Social Sciences & Psychology course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 3–4 years, with 36 credits the next most common.

When do Professional Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in the United States?

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

Can I study Professional Social Sciences & Psychology online with a university in the United States?

10 of these courses are listed as online.

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