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2026 Best Social Psychology Master’s Degree Schools

6 Colleges in the United States
18 Social Psychology Degrees Awarded
$51,372 Avg Early-Career Salary

Social Psychology 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 39 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for social psychology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Social Psychology in the United States

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

Top Schools in Social Psychology

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

No school ranked higher than Cuny Hunter College this year for social psychology. Cuny Hunter College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 social psychology students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their social psychology degree from Cuny Hunter College earn around $51,372 in the first couple years of their career. Cuny Hunter College graduates carry a median of $11,091 in student loans. Read more about the social psychology program at Cuny Hunter College

Other Social Psychology Degree Levels

Explore the best social psychology schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Social Psychology
Associate's Degrees in Social Psychology
Bachelor's Degrees in Social Psychology
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 39 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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