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2026 Best Community Psychology Schools in the Southwest Region

1 Colleges in the United States
48 Community Psychology Degrees Awarded
$47,271 Avg Early-Career Salary

Community 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.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best community psychology schools.

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Best Schools for Community Psychology in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall community psychology education in the Southwest Region.

Top Schools in Community Psychology

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No school ranked higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University this year for community psychology. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Weatherford. The six-year graduation rate is 41%. There were roughly 17 community psychology students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, community psychology degree recipients from Southwestern Oklahoma State University generally make around $53,204. Students borrow a median of $20,795 to complete this degree. See the full community psychology program report for Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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A rank of #2 makes Rogers State University one of the top schools for community psychology. Rogers State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Claremore. Rogers State University graduates 31% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 community psychology students who graduated with this degree at Rogers State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the community psychology program make about $45,644 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,936. More information about a degree in community psychology from Rogers State University

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Prescott College
Prescott, AZ

A rank of #3 makes Prescott College one of the top schools for community psychology. Located in the city of Prescott, Prescott College is a small private not-for-profit university. Prescott College graduates 56% of students within six years. About 12 community psychology degrees were awarded at Prescott College in the most recent year. Community Psychology graduates of Prescott College earn a median of $42,966 early in their careers. Prescott College graduates carry a median of $27,230 in student loans. Read more about the community psychology program at Prescott College

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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 · 7 schools evaluated.

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