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 Virginia, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
College Factual ranked the 38 general psychology schools in Virginia by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on general psychology in Virginia, 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. Located in the suburb of Sterling, Institute For The Psychological Sciences is a private not-for-profit university. 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
Southern Virginia University came in at #2 on our list of the most focused general psychology schools. Southern Virginia University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Buena Vista. About 15% of the degrees Southern Virginia University awards are in general psychology, or about 23 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general psychology at Southern Virginia University
Christopher Newport University is one of the most focused general psychology schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Christopher Newport University is a public school located in the city of Newport News. About 14% of the degrees Christopher Newport University awards are in general psychology, or about 155 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general psychology at Christopher Newport University
Sweet Briar College is one of the most focused general psychology schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Sweet Briar College is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sweet Briar. At this school, roughly 14% of all degrees awarded are in general psychology, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general psychology report for Sweet Briar College
Norfolk State University came in at #5 on our list of the most focused general psychology schools. Located in the city of Norfolk, Norfolk State University is a public university. About 12% of the degrees Norfolk State University awards are in general psychology, or about 115 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general psychology report for Norfolk State University
Virginia Military Institute ranked #6 on our list of the most focused general psychology schools. Set in the town of Lexington, Virginia Military Institute is a public institution. At this school, roughly 11% of all degrees awarded are in general psychology, or about 43 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general psychology details for Virginia Military Institute
Virginia State University landed the #7 spot among the most focused general psychology schools. Virginia State University is a public school located in the suburb of Petersburg. General Psychology accounts for around 10% of the degrees granted here, or about 73 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general psychology details for Virginia State University
Roanoke College comes in at #8 for general psychology focus this year. Located in the suburb of Salem, Roanoke College is a private not-for-profit university. General Psychology accounts for around 9% of the degrees granted here, or about 38 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general psychology at Roanoke College
Randolph Macon College comes in at #9 for general psychology focus this year. Located in the suburb of Ashland, Randolph Macon College is a private not-for-profit university. About 9% of the degrees Randolph Macon College awards are in general psychology, or about 32 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general psychology details for Randolph Macon College
Hollins University landed the #10 spot among the most focused general psychology schools. Hollins University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Roanoke. About 8% of the degrees Hollins University awards are in general psychology, or about 15 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general psychology at Hollins University
Virginia Wesleyan College landed the #11 spot among the most focused general psychology schools. Virginia Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. About 8% of the degrees Virginia Wesleyan College awards are in general psychology, or about 21 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general psychology report for Virginia Wesleyan College
Hampden Sydney College ranked #12 on our list of the most focused general psychology schools. Hampden Sydney College is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Hampden-Sydney. General Psychology accounts for around 8% of the degrees granted here, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general psychology details for Hampden Sydney College
University Of Mary Washington comes in at #13 for general psychology focus this year. Set in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a public institution. About 7% of the degrees University Of Mary Washington awards are in general psychology, or about 72 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general psychology report for University Of Mary Washington
Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #14 on our list of the most focused general psychology schools. Virginia Commonwealth University is a public school located in the city of Richmond. About 7% of the degrees Virginia Commonwealth University awards are in general psychology, or about 537 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University
Regent University ranked #15 on our list of the most focused general psychology schools. Set in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 7% of all degrees awarded are in general psychology, or about 177 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general psychology at Regent University
Old Dominion University landed the #16 spot among the most focused general psychology schools. Set in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 7% of all degrees awarded are in general psychology, or about 374 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general psychology at Old Dominion University
Hampton University placed #17 for general psychology by degree focus. Hampton University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hampton. About 7% of the degrees Hampton University awards are in general psychology, or about 42 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general psychology details for Hampton University
Randolph College placed #18 for general psychology by degree focus. Randolph College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. About 7% of the degrees Randolph College awards are in general psychology, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general psychology details for Randolph College
Mary Baldwin College landed the #19 spot among the most focused general psychology schools. Mary Baldwin College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Staunton. About 7% of the degrees Mary Baldwin College awards are in general psychology, or about 37 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general psychology report for Mary Baldwin College
Virginia Union University ranked #20 on our list of the most focused general psychology schools. Virginia Union University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Richmond. About 6% of the degrees Virginia Union University awards are in general psychology, or about 16 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general psychology at Virginia Union University
Radford University placed #21 for general psychology by degree focus. Radford University is a public school located in the town of Radford. About 6% of the degrees Radford University awards are in general psychology, or about 118 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general psychology details for Radford University
Ferrum College comes in at #22 for general psychology focus this year. Located in the rural area of Ferrum, Ferrum College is a private not-for-profit university. About 6% of the degrees Ferrum College awards are in general psychology, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general psychology details for Ferrum College
Liberty University ranked #23 on our list of the most focused general psychology schools. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 6% of the degrees Liberty University awards are in general psychology, or about 1,564 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general psychology at Liberty University
James Madison University ranked #24 on our list of the most focused general psychology schools. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 6% of all degrees awarded are in general psychology, or about 314 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general psychology at James Madison University
Bridgewater College placed #25 for general psychology by degree focus. Bridgewater College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bridgewater. At this school, roughly 5% of all degrees awarded are in general psychology, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general psychology details for Bridgewater College
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s most focused general psychology list:
This ranking is produced by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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