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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169

Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah · Private University · Est. 1875

US #183 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,564/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $75,790
Students: 32,952

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170

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas · Public University · Est. 1899

US #184 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,805/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $56,906
Students: 36,177

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171

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana · Public University · Est. 1900

US #185 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $13,530/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $47,089
Students: 12,428

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172

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky · Public University · Est. 1798

US #186 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,988/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $53,899
Students: 14,727

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173

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont · Public University · Est. 1791

US #187 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,343/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $62,472
Students: 11,743

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174

Western New England University

Springfield, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1919

US #188 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $27,290/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $73,157
Students: 2,603

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175

University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, California · Public University · Est. 1960

US #189 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $12,470/yr
Admission rate: 27%
Earnings (10yr): $84,943
Students: 34,948

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176

Widener University

Chester, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1821

US #190 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $25,759/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $70,920
Students: 2,951

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177

University of Houston

Houston, Texas · Public University · Est. 1927

US #193 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,276/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $62,377
Students: 38,380

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178

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Private University · Est. 1964

US #195 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $30,371/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $59,209
Students: 7,240

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179

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island · Private University · Est. 1765

US #196 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $25,184/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $93,487
Students: 7,226

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180

Stanford University

Stanford, California · Private University · Est. 1885

US #198 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,807/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $124,080
Students: 7,554

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181

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York · Private University · Est. 1935

US #200 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $34,176/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $69,039
Students: 6,488

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182

Baylor University

Waco, Texas · Private University · Est. 1845

US #202 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $41,104/yr
Admission rate: 51%
Earnings (10yr): $65,793
Students: 14,785

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183

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #203 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,499/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $53,263
Students: 14,451

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184

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, Texas · Private University · Est. 1911

US #204 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $40,892/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $78,354
Students: 7,277

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185

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi · Public University · Est. 1848

US #205 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,314/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $50,994
Students: 21,473

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186

Fordham University

Bronx, New York · Private University · Est. 1841

US #206 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $44,338/yr
Admission rate: 59%
Earnings (10yr): $85,569
Students: 10,512

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187

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus

Gurabo, Puerto Rico · Private University

US #207 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $7,051/yr
Earnings (10yr): $26,223
Students: 7,868

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188

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1873

US #208 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,846/yr
Admission rate: 6%
Earnings (10yr): $91,565
Students: 7,208

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189

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma · Private University · Est. 1894

US #209 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,000/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $61,408
Students: 2,813

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190

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1930

US #211 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,638/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $54,914
Students: 17,514

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191

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1957

US #213 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $30,282/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $60,823
Students: 4,146

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192

University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine · Public University · Est. 1878

US #214 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $13,596/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $49,958
Students: 4,222

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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 Brigham Young University, Texas State University, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. 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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