Best colleges for Psychology in Arizona
Ranked by graduate earnings
Northern Arizona University, University of Arizona and Prescott College are the top bachelor's Psychology programs in Arizona by graduate earnings. Northern Arizona University leads with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $33,844, College Scorecard. Arizona State University Campus Immersion, University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University award the most Psychology degrees in Arizona: 981, 554 and 434 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 23 Arizona colleges offer Psychology and award 5,087 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…
Top 7 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff Public · Bachelor's degree | $33,844 | 434 | 61% | — | $22,492 |
| 2 | University of Arizona Tucson Public · Bachelor's degree | $33,699 | 554 | 68% | — | $20,374 |
| 3 | Prescott College Prescott Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $29,888 | 26 | 56% | $23,166 | $31,334 |
| 4 | Ottawa University - Surprise Surprise Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $39,596 | 20 | 18% | $34,373 | $27,562 |
| 5 | The University of Arizona Global Campus Chandler Public · Bachelor's degree Online | $38,524 | 711 | 11% | $26,445 | $43,875 |
| 6 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale Public · Bachelor's degree Online | $37,312 | 1,486 | 0% | — | $23,000 |
| 7 | Dine College Tsaile Public · Bachelor's degree | $20,227 | 22 | 13% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Psychology degrees in Arizona
Top 9 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe Public | 981 | $37,312 |
| 2 | University of Arizona Tucson Public | 554 | $33,699 |
| 3 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff Public | 434 | $33,844 |
| 4 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix Private not-for-profit | 257 | Not reported |
| 5 | Estrella Mountain Community College Avondale Public | 48 | Not reported |
| 6 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler Public | 46 | Not reported |
| 7 | Prescott College Prescott Private not-for-profit | 26 | $29,888 |
| 8 | Eastern Arizona College Thatcher Public | 8 | Not reported |
| 9 | Arizona Christian University Glendale Private not-for-profit | 1 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 14 Arizona colleges offering Psychology
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion (Online) | Scottsdale | Public | 1,486 |
| The University of Arizona Global Campus (Online) | Chandler | Public | 711 |
| American InterContinental University System (Online) | Chandler | Private for-profit | 266 |
| Mesa Community College | Mesa | Public | 57 |
| Glendale Community College | Glendale | Public | 50 |
| Paradise Valley Community College | Phoenix | Public | 31 |
| Phoenix College | Phoenix | Public | 26 |
| Dine College | Tsaile | Public | 22 |
| Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale | Public | 22 |
| Ottawa University - Surprise | Surprise | Private not-for-profit | 20 |
| Crestpoint University (Online) | Phoenix | Private for-profit | 13 |
| South Mountain Community College | Phoenix | Public | 12 |
| Rio Salado College | Tempe | Public | 11 |
| GateWay Community College | Phoenix | Public | 5 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).
Top skills
What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Arizona
Related careers
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Arizona.
Which Arizona colleges award the most Psychology degrees?+
Arizona State University Campus Immersion (981 graduates a year), University of Arizona (554 graduates a year) and Northern Arizona University (434 graduates a year) award the most Psychology degrees in Arizona, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 23 Arizona colleges offer Psychology.
What is the best college for Psychology in Arizona?+
By graduate earnings, Northern Arizona University leads among bachelor's Psychology programs in Arizona, with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $33,844, College Scorecard. University of Arizona and Prescott College follow. By degrees awarded, Arizona State University Campus Immersion is the largest, with 981 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25).
Which Psychology program in Arizona has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Northern Arizona University tops the list at $33,844. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Arizona?+
The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Arizona is $115,230 (median $119,010), across about 730 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Psychology program?+
The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+
The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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