477 Best PhD Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in the USA

Compare 2,194 programs at 477 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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477 universities · ranked best first

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217

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia · Private University · Est. 1991

US #254 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,597/yr
Earnings (10yr): $44,409
Students: 40,074

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218

CUNY City College

New York, New York · Public University · Est. 1847

US #256 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $3,776/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $66,039
Students: 12,505

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219

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1964

US #258 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,707/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $65,865
Students: 11,512

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220

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1933

US #260 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $13,310/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $59,637
Students: 6,817

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221

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1964

US #262 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $14,764/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $52,131
Students: 8,969

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222

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia · Private University · Est. 1836

US #263 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $22,585/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $80,137
Students: 7,298

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223

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky · Public University · Est. 1874

US #264 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $11,040/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $45,795
Students: 12,318

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224

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas · Public University · Est. 1961

US #267 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,267/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $68,227
Students: 21,751

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225

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1885

US #268 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,155/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $73,739
Students: 6,245

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226

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington · Private University · Est. 1891

US #269 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $34,662/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $75,272
Students: 4,062

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227

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1963

US #271 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,071/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $53,037
Students: 5,024

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228

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas · Private University · Est. 1873

US #278 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $36,660/yr
Admission rate: 44%
Earnings (10yr): $68,424
Students: 11,026

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229

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1850

US #279 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,533/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $75,537
Students: 7,682

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230

Walla Walla University

College Place, Washington · Private University · Est. 1892

US #280 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $23,329/yr
Earnings (10yr): $61,885
Students: 1,252

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231

Wheaton College

Wheaton, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1860

US #282 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $26,975/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $63,756
Students: 2,121

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232

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1857

US #285 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $19,398/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $62,117
Students: 19,057

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233

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida · Private University · Est. 1958

US #287 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $35,639/yr
Admission rate: 58%
Earnings (10yr): $43,137
Students: 3,404

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234

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1993

US #290 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,956/yr
Earnings (10yr): $42,189
Students: 18,364

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235

Pace University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1906

US #291 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,892/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $70,378
Students: 7,665

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236

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1895

US #293 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,391/yr
Admission rate: 70%
Earnings (10yr): $57,808
Students: 11,301

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237

Rice University

Houston, Texas · Private University · Est. 1891

US #297 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,370/yr
Admission rate: 8%
Earnings (10yr): $89,718
Students: 4,776

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238

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado · Public University · Est. 1965

US #298 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,788/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $54,659
Students: 8,697

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239

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1978

US #300 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $19,923/yr
Admission rate: 38%
Earnings (10yr): $44,498
Students: 4,729

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240

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1940

US #302 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,425/yr
Admission rate: 55%
Earnings (10yr): $82,592
Students: 2,833

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Social Sciences & Psychology programmes report a median $34,704 two years after finishing, across 422 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for phD Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include American Public University System, CUNY City College, University of Massachusetts-Boston. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study phD Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying phD Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About phD Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the USA

This page lists phD Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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