by our College Data Analytics Team
General Psychology is available at many schools, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. The schools below are the most focused on general psychology in the Southeast Region, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 337 schools in the Southeast Region that offer general psychology awards in the field.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on general psychology in the Southeast Region, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
The most focused school in the country for general psychology is Institute For The Psychological Sciences. Institute For The Psychological Sciences is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Sterling. General Psychology accounts for around 36% of the degrees granted here, or about 42 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general psychology at Institute For The Psychological Sciences
Carlos Albizu University Miami came in at #2 on our list of the most focused general psychology schools. Set in the city of Miami, Carlos Albizu University Miami is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 29% of all degrees awarded are in general psychology, or about 73 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general psychology at Carlos Albizu University Miami
The Baptist College Of Florida ranks #3 for general psychology by degree focus. The Baptist College Of Florida is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Graceville. General Psychology accounts for around 25% of the degrees granted here, or about 16 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general psychology details for The Baptist College Of Florida
Stillman College came in at #4 on our list of the most focused general psychology schools. Stillman College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tuscaloosa. General Psychology accounts for around 21% of the degrees granted here, or about 26 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general psychology report for Stillman College
Claflin University came in at #5 on our list of the most focused general psychology schools. Claflin University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Orangeburg. At this school, roughly 19% of all degrees awarded are in general psychology, or about 66 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general psychology report for Claflin University
University Of South Carolina Beaufort comes in at #6 for general psychology focus this year. University Of South Carolina Beaufort is a public school located in the town of Bluffton. At this school, roughly 17% of all degrees awarded are in general psychology, or about 65 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general psychology details for University Of South Carolina Beaufort
Bennett College For Women ranked #7 on our list of the most focused general psychology schools. Set in the city of Greensboro, Bennett College For Women is a private not-for-profit institution. About 17% of the degrees Bennett College For Women awards are in general psychology, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general psychology report for Bennett College For Women
Talladega College ranked #8 on our list of the most focused general psychology schools. Set in the town of Talladega, Talladega College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 15% of the degrees Talladega College awards are in general psychology, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general psychology report for Talladega College
University Of North Carolina At Asheville comes in at #9 for general psychology focus this year. University Of North Carolina At Asheville is a public school located in the city of Asheville. At this school, roughly 15% of all degrees awarded are in general psychology, or about 101 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general psychology details for University Of North Carolina At Asheville
Southern Virginia University placed #10 for general psychology by degree focus. Southern Virginia University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Buena Vista. At this school, roughly 15% of all degrees awarded are in general psychology, or about 23 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general psychology at Southern Virginia University
South Florida Bible College And Theological Seminary landed the #11 spot among the most focused general psychology schools. Located in the city of Deerfield Beach, South Florida Bible College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit university. General Psychology accounts for around 14% of the degrees granted here, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general psychology report for South Florida Bible College And Theological Seminary
Christopher Newport University placed #12 for general psychology by degree focus. Located in the city of Newport News, Christopher Newport University is a public university. At this school, roughly 14% of all degrees awarded are in general psychology, or about 155 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general psychology at Christopher Newport University
Saint Augustines College comes in at #13 for general psychology focus this year. Saint Augustines College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Raleigh. About 14% of the degrees Saint Augustines College awards are in general psychology, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general psychology details for Saint Augustines College
Sweet Briar College placed #14 for general psychology by degree focus. Located in the rural area of Sweet Briar, Sweet Briar College is a private not-for-profit university. About 14% of the degrees Sweet Briar College awards are in general psychology, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general psychology at Sweet Briar College
Wesleyan College ranked #15 on our list of the most focused general psychology schools. Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Macon. General Psychology accounts for around 13% of the degrees granted here, or about 18 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general psychology report for Wesleyan College
University Of Louisiana Monroe landed the #16 spot among the most focused general psychology schools. University Of Louisiana Monroe is a public school located in the city of Monroe. At this school, roughly 13% of all degrees awarded are in general psychology, or about 209 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general psychology details for University Of Louisiana Monroe
Florida Memorial University placed #17 for general psychology by degree focus. Florida Memorial University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Miami Gardens. About 13% of the degrees Florida Memorial University awards are in general psychology, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general psychology details for Florida Memorial University
Fort Valley State University landed the #18 spot among the most focused general psychology schools. Located in the town of Fort Valley, Fort Valley State University is a public university. At this school, roughly 12% of all degrees awarded are in general psychology, or about 55 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general psychology at Fort Valley State University
Bethune Cookman University landed the #19 spot among the most focused general psychology schools. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Bethune Cookman University is a private not-for-profit university. General Psychology accounts for around 12% of the degrees granted here, or about 41 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general psychology details for Bethune Cookman University
Morris Brown College landed the #20 spot among the most focused general psychology schools. Morris Brown College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. General Psychology accounts for around 12% of the degrees granted here, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general psychology report for Morris Brown College
Brescia University comes in at #21 for general psychology focus this year. Brescia University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Owensboro. About 12% of the degrees Brescia University awards are in general psychology, or about 21 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general psychology report for Brescia University
Kentucky Wesleyan College placed #22 for general psychology by degree focus. Set in the city of Owensboro, Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology accounts for around 12% of the degrees granted here, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general psychology details for Kentucky Wesleyan College
Norfolk State University comes in at #23 for general psychology focus this year. Norfolk State University is a public school located in the city of Norfolk. About 12% of the degrees Norfolk State University awards are in general psychology, or about 115 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general psychology at Norfolk State University
Louisiana State University Alexandria ranked #24 on our list of the most focused general psychology schools. Located in the rural area of Alexandria, Louisiana State University Alexandria is a public university. General Psychology accounts for around 12% of the degrees granted here, or about 109 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general psychology report for Louisiana State University Alexandria
Life University comes in at #25 for general psychology focus this year. Life University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Marietta. About 12% of the degrees Life University awards are in general psychology, or about 67 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general psychology report for Life University
Not far behind, these schools also devote a large share of their degrees to general psychology:
These schools also award degrees in general psychology and are worth a look:
| Rank | School | Location | General Psychology Degree Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Presbyterian College | Clinton, SC | 10% |
| #52 | The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | 9% |
| #53 | Centre College | Danville, KY | 9% |
| #54 | Lynn University | Boca Raton, FL | 9% |
| #55 | Saint Leo University | Saint Leo, FL | 9% |
| #56 | Roanoke College | Salem, VA | 9% |
| #57 | Transylvania University | Lexington, KY | 9% |
| #58 | Spelman College | Atlanta, GA | 9% |
| #59 | Oakwood University | Huntsville, AL | 9% |
| #60 | Randolph Macon College | Ashland, VA | 9% |
| #61 | Spring Hill College | Mobile, AL | 9% |
| #62 | University Of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | 9% |
| #63 | Centenary College Of Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | 9% |
| #64 | Peace College | Raleigh, NC | 9% |
| #65 | Bryan College Dayton | Dayton, TN | 8% |
| #66 | Xavier University Of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | 8% |
| #67 | Blue Mountain College | Blue Mountain, MS | 8% |
| #68 | Ave Maria University | Ave Maria, FL | 8% |
| #69 | Meredith College | Raleigh, NC | 8% |
| #70 | University Of Florida Online | Gainesville, FL | 8% |
| #71 | Morehouse College | Atlanta, GA | 8% |
| #72 | Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY | 8% |
| #73 | Francis Marion University | Florence, SC | 8% |
| #74 | College Of Charleston | Charleston, SC | 8% |
| #75 | Johnson University | Knoxville, TN | 8% |
| #76 | Dillard University | New Orleans, LA | 8% |
| #77 | Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | 8% |
| #78 | Virginia Wesleyan College | Virginia Beach, VA | 8% |
| #79 | Hampden Sydney College | Hampden-Sydney, VA | 8% |
| #80 | Beacon College | Leesburg, FL | 8% |
| #81 | University Of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg, VA | 7% |
| #82 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | 7% |
| #83 | Regent University | Virginia Beach, VA | 7% |
| #84 | Wingate University | Wingate, NC | 7% |
| #85 | Loyola University New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | 7% |
| #86 | Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | 7% |
| #87 | Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA | 7% |
| #88 | Edward Waters College | Jacksonville, FL | 7% |
| #89 | Benedict College | Columbia, SC | 7% |
| #90 | Emmanuel College Georgia | Franklin Springs, GA | 7% |
| #91 | Mars Hill College | Mars Hill, NC | 7% |
| #92 | Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | 7% |
| #93 | Florida National University Main Campus | Hialeah, FL | 7% |
| #94 | Georgetown College | Georgetown, KY | 7% |
| #95 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | Rocky Mount, NC | 7% |
| #96 | Atlanta Christian College | West Point, GA | 7% |
| #97 | John Brown University | Siloam Springs, AR | 7% |
| #98 | King College | Bristol, TN | 7% |
| #99 | Troy University | Troy, AL | 7% |
| #100 | Appalachian State University | Boone, NC | 7% |
This ranking is produced by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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