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2026 Best School Psychology Schools in Washington

3 Colleges in the United States
77 School Psychology Degrees Awarded
$65,229 Avg Early-Career Salary

School Psychology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their school psychology programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for school psychology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for School Psychology in Washington

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall school psychology education in Washington.

Top Schools in School Psychology

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Seattle University
Seattle, WA

No school ranked higher than Seattle University this year for school psychology. Seattle University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle. Seattle University graduates 76% of students within six years. Seattle University awarded about 22 school psychology degrees in the most recent data year. School Psychology graduates of Seattle University earn a median of $81,366 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,289. Read more about the school psychology program at Seattle University

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A rank of #2 makes Central Washington University one of the top schools for school psychology. This very large public university is located in the town of Ellensburg. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 school psychology degrees were awarded at Central Washington University in the most recent year. School Psychology graduates of Central Washington University earn a median of $44,178 early in their careers. Central Washington University graduates carry a median of $21,988 in student loans. Read more about the school psychology program at Central Washington University

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Eastern Washington University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in school psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. Eastern Washington University is a large public school located in the town of Cheney. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Eastern Washington University awarded about 44 school psychology degrees in the most recent data year. School Psychology graduates of Eastern Washington University earn a median of $70,143 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,754 to complete this degree. See the full school psychology program report for Eastern Washington 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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