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2026 Best Other Research & Experimental Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania

5 Colleges in the United States
946 Other Research & Experimental Psychology Degrees Awarded
$60,229 Avg Early-Career Salary

Other Research & Experimental Psychology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best other research & experimental psychology schools.

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Best Schools for Other Research & Experimental Psychology in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall other research & experimental psychology education in Pennsylvania.

Top Schools in Other Research & Experimental Psychology

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No school ranked higher than Pennsylvania State University Main Campus this year for other research & experimental psychology. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 42 other research & experimental psychology students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. See the full other research & experimental psychology program report for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong other research & experimental psychology program will find one at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 481 other research & experimental psychology degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their other research & experimental psychology degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $56,926 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,958. See the full other research & experimental psychology program report for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Lafayette College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best other research & experimental psychology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Easton. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 60 other research & experimental psychology degrees were awarded at Lafayette College in the most recent year. Other Research & Experimental Psychology graduates of Lafayette College earn a median of $59,513 early in their careers. Lafayette College graduates carry a median of $16,931 in student loans. Get the full other research & experimental psychology details for Lafayette College

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

A rank of #4 makes Lehigh University one of the top schools for other research & experimental psychology. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Lehigh University graduates 88% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 other research & experimental psychology students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other research & experimental psychology program make about $70,321 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,008. See the full other research & experimental psychology program report for Lehigh University

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other research & experimental psychology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. There were roughly 100 other research & experimental psychology students who graduated with this degree at Drexel University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other research & experimental psychology degree from Drexel University earn around $67,556 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,838. See the full other research & experimental psychology program report for Drexel University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best other research & experimental psychology schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 79 other research & experimental psychology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other research & experimental psychology program make about $45,674 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,125 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in other research & experimental psychology from University Of Pennsylvania

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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College placed #7 among the best other research & experimental psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 92% of students finish within six years. Swarthmore College awarded about 23 other research & experimental psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other research & experimental psychology program make about $66,971 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. See the full other research & experimental psychology program report for Swarthmore College

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Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Haverford College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best other research & experimental psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Haverford, Haverford College is a small private not-for-profit university. Haverford College graduates 90% of students within six years. Haverford College awarded about 27 other research & experimental psychology degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in other research & experimental psychology from Haverford College

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Pennsylvania Western University came in at #9 for other research & experimental psychology this year. Set in the town of California, Pennsylvania Western University is a large public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 94 other research & experimental psychology degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania Western University in the most recent year. Read more about the other research & experimental psychology program at Pennsylvania Western University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best other research & experimental psychology schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 other research & experimental psychology students who graduated with this degree at Temple University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other research & experimental psychology program make about $54,642 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,259. More information about a degree in other research & experimental psychology from Temple University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 schools evaluated.

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