Best Psychology Schools in New York

As of May 2023, there were approximately 7,300 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists making an average annual salary of around $113,000 in New York. Additionally, there were 7,280 school psychologists and other psychologists earning an average annual wage of $106,000 and 3,730 postsecondary psychology teachers with an average annual salary of $112,000.

List of Universities/Colleges in New York

Cost of Studying Psychology in New York

In New York, the annual tuition for undergraduate psychology programs vary from $11,000 to $70,000 for in-state students and $30,000 to $70,000 for out-of-state students. As for graduate programs, the tuition per credit hour ranges from $450 to $2,100 for in-state students and $950 to $2,100 for out-of-state students.

10 Best Psychology Schools in New York

Institution	Location	In-state Tuition Fees		Out-of-state Tuition Fees
CUNY Graduate School and University Center	New York City	UG-NA	D-$1,200 to $5,000 per semester	UG-NA	D-$1,000 to $2,500 per semester
Fordham University	Bronx	UG-$63,000 annually	G-$1,700 per credit	UG-$63,000 annually	G-$1,700 per credit
State University of New York	Albany	UG-$7,100 per semester	G-$5,700 per semester	UG-$26,000 per semester	G-$12,000 per semester
Binghamton University	Binghamton	UG-$11,000 annually	G-$12,000 annually	UG-$30,000 annually	G-$24,000 annually
Stony Brook University	Stony Brook	UG-$11,000 annually	G-$470 per credit	UG-$30,000 annually	G-$960 per credit
Columbia University	Amsterdam Ave	UG-$69,000 annually	G-$34,000 per semester	UG-$69,000 annually	G-$34,000 per semester
Cornell University	Ithaca	NA	G-$68,000 annually	NA	G-$68,000 annually
New York University	Washington Sq S	UG-$1,844 per credit	G-$1,999 per credit	UG-$1,844 per credit	G-$1,999 per credit
University of Rochester	Rochester	UG-$66,000 annually	G-2,100 per credit	UG-$66,000 annually	G-2,100 per credit
Yeshiva University	Manhattan	UG-NA	G-$1,700 per credit	UG-NA	G-$1,700 per credit

UG- Undergraduate programs
G- Graduate programs
D- Doctoral programs

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

The CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers a Ph.D. program in 10 distinct areas of study, including Basic & Applied Social Psychology, Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Clinical Psychology at Queens College, Cognitive and Comparative Psychology, Critical Social/Personality Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Health Psychology & Clinical Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Psychology & Law. Additionally, the Ph.D. program offers two non-certificate concentrations in Qualitative Research Methods and Quantitative Research Methods. The university has an acceptance rate of 24%.

Fordham University

Fordham University offers a range of programs in psychology, including a major, a minor, a Master of Science in applied psychological methods and clinical research methods, a Ph.D. in clinical, applied developmental, and psychometrics and quantitative psychology, and an Accelerated Five-Year MS Program in Psychology. Psychology majors are required to finish 10 psychology courses, including two distributive requirements. Prospective students applying for the MS program must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5 (B+) and achieve upper-percentile scores on the GRE. The acceptance rate at the university is 54%.

State University of New York at Albany

The University at Albany, State University of New York, offers a Bachelor of Arts degree, along with Master of Arts programs in STEM Industrial and Organizational Psychology. The Bachelor of Arts degree is available online. Additionally, the university offers doctoral programs in Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and Social and Personality Psychology. Students can also pursue a Combined Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and Information Science. To be considered for the undergraduate program, students must have a GPA of 2.50 or higher in psychology courses that count toward the major on their official degree audit at the time of application evaluation. The university has an acceptance rate of 68%.

Binghamton University

Binghamton University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and, a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Neuroscience, and offers a Psychology Major Track in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Additionally, they offer Ph.D. programs in Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, and Clinical Psychology. To declare a psychology major, students are required to earn a grade of C or higher in both General Psychology and Statistical Analysis and Design. For the Psychology Track in Autism Spectrum Disorder, students must be currently enrolled in or have completed Lab in Applied Behavior Analysis with a grade of B or higher. The university has an acceptance rate of 42%.

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in psychology, a terminal Master of Arts in psychology, and doctoral degrees in four psychology areas: Cognitive Science, Clinical, Integrative Neuroscience, and Social & Health Psychology. The B.S. program focuses on natural sciences and mathematics, while the B.A. program provides a more comprehensive interdisciplinary viewpoint. Psychology majors have the opportunity to apply for two departmental scholarships, which are awarded to one student per year and amount to $600. The university has an acceptance rate of 49%.

Columbia University

Columbia University offers an Advanced Research program for a senior thesis in Psych/Neuro, available to Psychology or Neuroscience & Behavior majors, as well as a major in Psychology, MA, MPhil, and Ph.D in psychology. To be eligible for the Psychology Major, students must complete 11 courses in Psychology or a related field with a minimum grade of 3. At least 6 out of the 11 courses must be completed within the Columbia Psychology Department. The university has an acceptance rate of 4%.

Cornell University

Cornell University provides opportunities for students to pursue a major, a minor, or a combined major in cognitive science, as well as earn an MA and Ph.D in Psychology. To major in psychology, students are required to finish a total of 40 credits in psychology and achieve a grade of C- or higher in every course. The field's main strengths are behavioral and evolutionary neuroscience, perception, cognition and development, and social/personality psychology. The university has an acceptance rate of 7.5%.

New York University

New York University offers a psychology major program, offering both MA and Ph.D. degrees in psychology. To major in psychology, students are required to have completed 40 credit points worth of courses with a grade of C or above. The core courses for psychology majors include Introduction to Psychology, Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, and Advanced Psychological Statistics. The university offers various areas of study within psychology such as Clinical Psychology, Cognition, Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, Perception, Personality Psychology, and Social Psychology. The acceptance rate stands at 12.5%.

University of Rochester

The University of Rochester offers Bachelor's and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Social-Personality Psychology. There is no terminal Master's degree in Psychology; students earn both a Master's and a Doctorate in their preferred area of Psychology. The university provides specialized training in developmental psychopathology through its clinical and developmental programs, as well as advanced quantitative methods training. Undergraduate students can engage in research opportunities like Research Assistantships, Research Fellowships, Independent Studies, and Online Research. The acceptance rate of this institution is 39%.

Yeshiva University

Yeshiva University offers a range of psychology programs, such as a Psychology Major, a PsyD in Clinical Psychology, PhD in Clinical Psychology with Health Emphasis, a PsyD in School-Clinical Child Psychology, an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy, an MA in Mental Health Counseling, and MA in Special Education. Undergraduate students can focus on areas like biological, cognitive, developmental, personality, and social psychology. Prospective graduate students must submit their Official Undergraduate Transcript, 3 Letters of Recommendation, a 2-3 page Personal Statement, Resume, and General GRE scores for admissions consideration. The university has an acceptance rate of 63%.