Best Psychology colleges in New York 2024

Best Psychology colleges in New York for 2024

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The psychology department at Columbia University provides a foundation for graduate students who want to become therapists, counselors, or even human resource managers. Students interested in exploring this graduate degree learn how to conduct clinical studies, and how to work with clients in a therapy session. Before applying for graduate programs at Columbia, the admissions department recommends prospective students identify faculty members to help supervise their Ph.D. pursuit. It is common for students to complete an on or off-campus internship at a private practice or participate in a research study in the New York City metro.

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

For New York City residents with aspirations of pursuing a degree in psychology, Fordham University offers bachelor's and master’s programs designed to prepare students for jobs working in clinical settings. The university also offers Doctorate degrees in Applied Developmental Psychology and Clinical Psychology for those who wish to further their research experience and tap into the school’s local network for post-graduation job placement.

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Marist College offers 2 Psychology, Other degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 61 Psychology, Other students graduated with students earning 33 Master's degrees, and 28 Bachelor's degrees.

CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers 2 Psychology, Other degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large city.

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Adelphi University offers 1 Psychology, Other degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 5 Psychology, Other students graduated with students earning 5 Certificates.

SUNY at Albany
Albany, NY
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SUNY at Albany offers 1 Psychology, Other degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 7 Psychology, Other students graduated with students earning 7 Certificates.

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

CUNY Hunter College offers 1 Psychology, Other degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 3 Psychology, Other students graduated with students earning 3 Certificates.

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
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Hofstra University offers 3 Psychology, Other degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.

Russell Sage College offers 4 Psychology, Other degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 91 Psychology, Other students graduated with students earning 90 Master's degrees, and 1 Certificate.

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Long Island University offers 1 Psychology, Other degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.

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School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Columbia University in the City of New York Logo Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY
5/5
21 : 1 34,782
Binghamton University Logo Binghamton University Vestal, NY
3/5
23 : 1 18,312
Stony Brook University Logo Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY
3/5
26 : 1 25,710
Fordham University Logo Fordham University Bronx, NY
5/5
23 : 1 16,556
Marist College Logo Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY
5/5
27 : 1 6,464