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New York Private Master's Psychology Universities

Compare 56 programs at 29 universities in New York — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

29 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
RP Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute logo

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, New York · Private University · Est. 1824

US #11 QS World #350 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$36,228/yr
Admission rate
63%
Earnings (10yr)
$102,051
Students
5,714
2
SU Syracuse University logo

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #30 QS World #611 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$38,793/yr
Admission rate
46%
Earnings (10yr)
$79,164
Students
15,477
4
NY New York University logo

New York University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1831

US #61 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$37,050/yr
Admission rate
9%
Earnings (10yr)
$82,509
Students
28,663
5
UR University of Rochester logo

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York · Private University · Est. 1850

US #88 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$29,278/yr
Admission rate
40%
Earnings (10yr)
$79,042
Students
6,331
6
CU Cornell University logo

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York · Private University · Est. 1865

US #98 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$28,690/yr
Admission rate
9%
Earnings (10yr)
$104,043
Students
15,995
7
LI Long Island University logo

Long Island University

Brookville, New York · Private University · Est. 1954

US #158 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$33,062/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,950
Students
5,520
8
RI Rochester Institute of Technology logo

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York · Private University · Est. 1829

US #197 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$34,906/yr
Admission rate
67%
Earnings (10yr)
$76,571
Students
13,215
9
HU Hofstra University logo

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
10
FU Fordham University logo

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
11
SJ St. John's University-New York logo

St. John's University-New York

Queens, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #249 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$29,999/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$69,571
Students
9,477
12
PU Pace University logo

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
13
AU Adelphi University logo

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York · Private University · Est. 1896

US #419 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$30,783/yr
Admission rate
66%
Earnings (10yr)
$75,482
Students
5,276
14
TU Touro University logo

Touro University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1970

US #453 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$29,627/yr
Admission rate
61%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,419
Students
4,040
15
MU Manhattanville University logo

Manhattanville University

Purchase, New York · Private University · Est. 1841

US #539 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$20,991/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$58,832
Students
1,362
16
IU Iona University logo

Iona University

New Rochelle, New York · Private University · Est. 1940

US #568 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$29,188/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,595
Students
2,951
17
NS The New School logo

The New School

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1919

US #590 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$58,741/yr
Admission rate
63%
Earnings (10yr)
$52,901
Students
6,563
18
YU Yeshiva University logo

Yeshiva University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1886

US #604 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$49,965/yr
Admission rate
56%
Earnings (10yr)
$71,353
Students
2,852
19
MU Mercy University logo

Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry, New York · Private University · Est. 1950

US #609 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$14,072/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$52,055
Students
5,735
20
MU Manhattan University logo

Manhattan University

Riverdale, New York · Private University · Est. 1853

US #627 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$27,256/yr
Admission rate
79%
Earnings (10yr)
$86,316
Students
2,744
21
SJ St. Joseph's University-New York logo

St. Joseph's University-New York

Brooklyn, New York · Private University · Est. 1916

US #630 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$19,035/yr
Admission rate
72%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,905
Students
3,144
22
NU Niagara University logo

Niagara University

Niagara University, New York · Private University · Est. 1856

US #709 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$17,248/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$56,196
Students
2,653
23
AU Alfred University logo

Alfred University

Alfred, New York · Private University · Est. 1836

US #814 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$25,620/yr
Admission rate
74%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,897
Students
1,423
24
MU Marist University logo

Marist University

Poughkeepsie, New York · Private University · Est. 1929

US #830 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$41,544/yr
Admission rate
57%
Earnings (10yr)
$77,819
Students
5,182

What this subject pays

Graduates of Psychology programmes report a median $29,833 two years after finishing, across 1,240 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,340.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Master's Psychology universities in New York?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Syracuse University, Columbia University in the City of New York. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Master's Psychology universities in New York?

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 private Master's Psychology universities in New York?

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.

Why study in New York?

Filtering by New York keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About private Master's Psychology universities in New York

This page lists private Master's Psychology universities in New York 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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