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2026 Best Psychology Schools in Connecticut

15 Colleges in the United States
2,531 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$47,925 Avg Early-Career Salary

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 21 schools to find the best for psychology students.

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Best Schools for Psychology in Connecticut

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Psychology

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University Of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in psychology. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 504 psychology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. Students who receive their psychology degree from University Of Connecticut earn around $54,423 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,201. Get the full psychology details for University Of Connecticut

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best psychology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Middletown. Wesleyan University graduates 93% of students within six years. Wesleyan University awarded about 107 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Psychology graduates of Wesleyan University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,125. See the full psychology program report for Wesleyan University

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Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Trinity College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Hartford, Trinity College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 54 psychology degrees were awarded at Trinity College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Trinity College generally make around $48,406. Typical student debt for the program is $22,944. Read more about the psychology program at Trinity College

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A rank of #4 makes Sacred Heart University one of the top schools for psychology. Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 137 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Sacred Heart University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Sacred Heart University generally make around $62,864. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. More information about a degree in psychology from Sacred Heart University

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in psychology, ranking #5. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 88 psychology degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $47,874. Yale University graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. See the full psychology program report for Yale University

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University placed #6 among the best psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 88 psychology degrees were awarded at Fairfield University in the most recent year. Students who receive their psychology degree from Fairfield University earn around $39,890 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in psychology from Fairfield University

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Connecticut College
New London, CT

Connecticut College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best psychology schools. Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New London. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 46 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Connecticut College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the psychology program make about $40,141 in their early career. Connecticut College graduates carry a median of $24,197 in student loans. Get the full psychology details for Connecticut College

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford earned the #8 position for psychology this year. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. University Of Hartford awarded about 189 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their psychology degree from University Of Hartford earn around $75,664 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full psychology details for University Of Hartford

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Southern Connecticut State University came in at #9 for psychology this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 201 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Southern Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Southern Connecticut State University generally make around $58,898. Southern Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. See the full psychology program report for Southern Connecticut State University

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Quinnipiac University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best psychology schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Hamden. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 96 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Quinnipiac University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Quinnipiac University generally make around $32,192. Typical student debt for the program is $26,501. Read more about the psychology program at Quinnipiac University

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Central Connecticut State University landed the #11 spot for psychology this year. Central Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the suburb of New Britain. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Central Connecticut State University awarded about 144 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Psychology graduates of Central Connecticut State University earn a median of $53,339 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full psychology program report for Central Connecticut State University

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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT

University Of New Haven placed #12 among the best psychology schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of West Haven. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 136 psychology students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Haven in the most recent data year. Students who receive their psychology degree from University Of New Haven earn around $62,080 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in psychology from University Of New Haven

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Eastern Connecticut State University placed #13 among the best psychology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Willimantic. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 89 psychology degrees were awarded at Eastern Connecticut State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the psychology program make about $29,403 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,779 to complete this degree. Get the full psychology details for Eastern Connecticut State University

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Saint Joseph College
West Hartford, CT

Saint Joseph College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best psychology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of West Hartford. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 40 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Saint Joseph College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the psychology program make about $56,452 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in psychology from Saint Joseph College

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Charter Oak State College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best psychology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of New Britain. About 100% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 59 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Charter Oak State College in the most recent data year. Psychology graduates of Charter Oak State College earn a median of $45,428 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,779. Read more about the psychology program at Charter Oak State College

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Western Connecticut State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best psychology schools. Located in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public university. About 52% of students finish within six years. Western Connecticut State University awarded about 126 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the psychology program make about $59,419 in their early career. Western Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $24,622 in student loans. More information about a degree in psychology from Western Connecticut State University

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Capital Community College came in at #17 for psychology this year. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. About 229 psychology degrees were awarded at Capital Community College in the most recent year. Psychology graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $43,086 early in their careers. Capital Community College graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. See the full psychology program report for Capital Community College

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Albertus Magnus College came in at #18 for psychology this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Albertus Magnus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 25 psychology degrees were awarded at Albertus Magnus College in the most recent year. Students who receive their psychology degree from Albertus Magnus College earn around $34,725 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $35,937. Read more about the psychology program at Albertus Magnus College

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University Of Bridgeport ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best psychology schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bridgeport. University Of Bridgeport graduates 41% of students within six years. About 34 psychology degrees were awarded at University Of Bridgeport in the most recent year. Psychology graduates of University Of Bridgeport earn a median of $33,392 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $30,396. See the full psychology program report for University Of Bridgeport

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Mitchell College
New London, CT

Mitchell College came in at #20 for psychology this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New London. The six-year graduation rate is 41%. Mitchell College awarded about 15 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Psychology graduates of Mitchell College earn a median of $28,355 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the psychology program at Mitchell College

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Post University
Waterbury, CT

Post University earned the #21 position for psychology this year. Post University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Waterbury. The six-year graduation rate is 24%. Post University awarded about 124 psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their psychology degree from Post University earn around $60,622 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $45,713 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in psychology from Post University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 21 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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