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Study psychology in the United States

Universities and colleges in the United States recorded as teaching psychology, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.

Includes Psychology, counselling, neuroscience

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From official course data (government statistics and national course registers).

1,461 institutions recorded as teaching this in the United States.

Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z

Institutions

University · San Diego, CA
Doctorate · Master's · Short courses
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University · Lynchburg, VA
Doctorate · Master's · Short courses
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University · Malibu, CA
Doctorate · Master's · Short courses
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University · Houston, TX
Doctorate · Master's · Short courses
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University · Minneapolis, MN
Doctorate · Master's · Short courses
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University · Kapolei, HI
Doctorate · Master's · Short courses
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University · University Park, Pennsylvania
Bachelor's · Doctorate · Master's · Short courses
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University · Beaumont, TX
Doctorate · Master's
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University · Orem, Utah
Bachelor's · Master's · Short courses
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University · New York, NY
Doctorate · Master's · Short courses
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University · Philadelphia, PA
Doctorate · Master's · Short courses
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University · Cincinnati, OH
Bachelor's · Doctorate · Master's · Short courses
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University · Blacksburg, Virginia
Doctorate · Master's · Short courses
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University · Denver, CO
Doctorate · Master's · Short courses
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University · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bachelor's · Doctorate · Master's · Short courses
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University · Logan, UT
Doctorate · Master's · Short courses
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University · Chicago, IL
Doctorate · Master's · Short courses
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University · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Doctorate · Master's · Short courses
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University · Burlington, VT
Doctorate · Master's · Short courses
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University · Troy, AL
Doctorate · Master's
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Studying in the United States at a glance

Tuition a year
USD 20,000 to USD 45,000
Living costs a month
USD 1,100 to USD 3,200
First year, all in, from
EUR 29,900
Work during term
20 hours a week
Stay to work after
1 year

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for psychology can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study psychology in the United States?

Tuition for international students runs from USD 20,000 to USD 45,000 a year, and living costs from USD 1,100 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 29,900. Fees for psychology can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in the United States?

Yes, up to 20 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in the United States after I graduate?

Yes: Optional Practical Training (OPT) gives you 1 year.

Will my psychology degree from the United States let me work at home?

Psychology is a regulated profession in most countries. Before you apply, check with the professional body in the country where you want to work that it recognises this degree.

Scholarships to study psychology, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.