New York · Psychology

Best colleges for Psychology in New York

Ranked by graduate earnings

Russell Sage College, Marist University and Adelphi University award the most Psychology degrees and certificates in New York: 106, 61 and 14 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 6 New York colleges offer Psychology and award 195 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Psychology program, specifically under the title 'Psychology, Other', offers a comprehensive exploration of various psychological concepts and practices. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding human behavior,…

Institutions
6
offering CIP 42.99
States offered
30
with a program page
Degrees / yr
195
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$47,348
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$27,326
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
70%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Psychologists, All Other
$117,800
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, 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.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Marist University
Poughkeepsie Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$47,3486180%$33,867$26,000

Colleges awarding the most Psychology degrees in New York

Top 6 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Russell Sage College
Troy Private not-for-profit
106Not reported
2Marist University
Poughkeepsie Private not-for-profit
61$47,348
3Adelphi University
Garden City Private not-for-profit
14Not reported
4Columbia University
New York Private not-for-profit
6Not reported
5University at Albany
Albany Public
6Not reported
6CUNY Hunter College
New York Public
2Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Psychologists, All Other (SOC 19-3039).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.3%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~3,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$117,580
typically Master's degree

What Psychologists, All Other earn in New York

Jobs in New York
680
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$117,800
median $128,320
Best-paying metro
$116,480
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in New York.

Which New York colleges award the most Psychology degrees?+

Russell Sage College (106 graduates a year), Marist University (61 graduates a year) and Adelphi University (14 graduates a year) award the most Psychology degrees and certificates in New York, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 6 New York colleges offer Psychology.

Which Psychology program in New York has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Marist University tops the list at $47,348. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Psychologists, All Other earn in New York?+

The average annual wage for Psychologists, All Other in New York is $117,800 (median $128,320), across about 680 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Psychology program?+

The Psychology program, specifically under the title 'Psychology, Other', offers a comprehensive exploration of various psychological concepts and practices. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding human behavior,…

What is the job outlook for Psychologists, All Other?+

The national job outlook is about +4.3% growth with around 3,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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