342 Best Public Professional Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in the USA

Compare 2,484 programs at 342 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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145

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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146

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1893

US #215 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $8,522/yr
Earnings (10yr): $39,095
Students: 2,026

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147

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1963

US #218 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,048/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $57,552
Students: 41,254

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148

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, Texas · Public University · Est. 1914

US #220 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $9,403/yr
Admission rate: 100%
Earnings (10yr): $50,923
Students: 21,005

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149

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota · Public University · Est. 1869

US #221 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,529/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $55,813
Students: 5,088

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150

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, Arizona · Public University

US #224 ROI A Admissions open

Admission rate: 67%
Earnings (10yr): $62,668
Students: 53,782

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151

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, Colorado · Public University · Est. 1912

US #225 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $11,900/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $64,270
Students: 10,519

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152

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1908

US #226 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,566/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $61,415
Students: 18,376

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153

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi · Public University · Est. 1910

US #227 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $21,708/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $44,140
Students: 10,075

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154

Westfield State University

Westfield, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1838

US #228 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $16,721/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $57,346
Students: 3,615

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155

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia · Public University · Est. 1837

US #229 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $7,502/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $46,354
Students: 7,266

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156

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1957

US #230 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,120/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $58,612
Students: 12,351

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157

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota · Public University · Est. 1862

US #231 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,858/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $51,926
Students: 5,439

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158

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1906

US #232 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,267/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $53,236
Students: 21,790

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159

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, Arkansas · Public University · Est. 1909

US #235 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,366/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $42,617
Students: 9,110

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160

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York · Public University · Est. 1946

US #236 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,620/yr
Admission rate: 39%
Earnings (10yr): $80,596
Students: 14,655

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161

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Indiana, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1875

US #237 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $16,804/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $51,019
Students: 6,764

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162

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Green Bay, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1965

US #240 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,369/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $52,528
Students: 6,341

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163

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1960

US #242 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $16,317/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $56,118
Students: 18,854

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164

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1865

US #243 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $10,873/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $48,387
Students: 6,188

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165

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania · Public University

US #244 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,550/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $63,435
Students: 7,877

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166

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, Texas · Public University · Est. 2015

US #245 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $4,831/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $49,620
Students: 28,666

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167

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1855

US #246 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,745/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $57,780
Students: 6,614

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168

California State University-Northridge

Northridge, California · Public University · Est. 1958

US #250 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $7,021/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $59,115
Students: 32,691

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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 public Professional Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Southern Maine, Western New Mexico University, Kennesaw State University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Professional 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 public Professional 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 public Professional Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the USA

This page lists public Professional 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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