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2026 Best Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
377 Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology Degrees Awarded
$46,006 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 40 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for physiological psychology/psychobiology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in physiological psychology/psychobiology, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology

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Leading the list is University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, our #1 school for physiological psychology/psychobiology. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. About 93% of students finish within six years. About 326 physiological psychology/psychobiology degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Students who receive their physiological psychology/psychobiology degree from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn around $52,349 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,708 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physiological psychology/psychobiology from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Teachers College At Columbia University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physiological psychology/psychobiology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Teachers College At Columbia University awarded about 31 physiological psychology/psychobiology degrees in the most recent data year. Physiological Psychology/psychobiology graduates of Teachers College At Columbia University earn a median of $54,852 early in their careers. See the full physiological psychology/psychobiology program report for Teachers College At Columbia University

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University Of North Florida came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best physiological psychology/psychobiology schools. Set in the city of Jacksonville, University Of North Florida is a large public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 physiological psychology/psychobiology students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Florida in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physiological psychology/psychobiology degree from University Of North Florida earn around $30,816 in the first couple years of their career. University Of North Florida graduates carry a median of $18,750 in student loans. More information about a degree in physiological psychology/psychobiology from University Of North Florida

Other Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Associate's Degrees in Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 40 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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