2026 Best Applied Psychology Associate’s Degree Schools

Applied Psychology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 113 schools to find the best for applied psychology students.

What’s on this page:

• Best Associate’s Degree Applied Psychology Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Applied Psychology in the United States

See the highest-ranked applied psychology schools offering a associate’s degree below.

Top Schools in Applied Psychology

1

College Of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Applied Psychology Degrees Awarded

$35,850 Median Starting Salary

College Of Southern Nevada is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in applied psychology. Set in the city of Las Vegas, College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public institution. There were roughly 13 applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at College Of Southern Nevada in the most recent data year. Graduates of the applied psychology program make about $35,850 in their early career. College Of Southern Nevada graduates carry a median of $9,980 in student loans. See the full applied psychology program report for College Of Southern Nevada

2

Northampton County Area Community College
Bethlehem, PA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Applied Psychology Degrees Awarded

$35,960 Median Starting Salary

Northampton County Area Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in applied psychology, ranking #2. Set in the suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton County Area Community College is a large public institution. About 12 applied psychology degrees were awarded at Northampton County Area Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their applied psychology degree from Northampton County Area Community College earn around $35,960 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,900. Get the full applied psychology details for Northampton County Area Community College

Other Applied Psychology Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 113 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.