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#1

#1 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Yeshiva University is a fairly selective school. They receive about 1,620 applications every admission cycle.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,250–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$35,912

Median Starting Salary

$49,079

#2

#2 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

In general, Hofstra University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,200–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$35,036

Median Starting Salary

$51,265

#3

#3 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Loyola University Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,230–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$37,511

Median Starting Salary

$49,540

#4

#4 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Kean University
Union, NJ

Kean University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

900–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$10,747

Median Starting Salary

$49,423

#5

#5 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Fordham University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,340–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$43,943

Median Starting Salary

$53,442

#6

#6 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,370–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$10,614

Median Starting Salary

$47,547

#7

#7 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Stephen F Austin State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

970–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$13,858

Median Starting Salary

$49,185

#8

#8 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Alfred University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,100–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$26,183

Median Starting Salary

$50,126

#9

#9 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

the University of Florida is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

23%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,310–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$11,740

Median Starting Salary

$44,153

#10

#10 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY

St- John's University-New York is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,120–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$26,052

Median Starting Salary

$49,214

#11

#11 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Overall, the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is known for being a fairly selective...

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,050–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$16,079

Median Starting Salary

$46,112

#12

#12 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

Texas A&M University-College Station is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,170–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$20,375

Median Starting Salary

$47,803

#13

#13 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University-Mankato is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

970–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$16,809

Median Starting Salary

$52,914

#14

#14 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$16,718

Median Starting Salary

$47,494

#15

#15 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Generally, Illinois State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,020–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$20,551

Median Starting Salary

$52,752

#16

#16 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

the University of Oregon is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 37,200 applications...

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,160–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$22,077

Median Starting Salary

$48,133

#17

#17 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

In general, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$21,880

Median Starting Salary

$47,356

#18

#18 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

In general, Duquesne University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,170–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$33,919

Median Starting Salary

$54,282

#19

#19 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

the University of South Carolina-Columbia is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$22,427

Median Starting Salary

$51,042

#20

#20 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$22,291

Median Starting Salary

$50,739

#21

#21 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Generally, the University of South Florida is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,150–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$11,004

Median Starting Salary

$44,458

#22

#22 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Indiana University-Bloomington is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,220–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$16,234

Median Starting Salary

$51,928

#23

#23 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,110–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$17,075

Median Starting Salary

$46,967

#24

#24 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

In general, Central Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$15,605

Median Starting Salary

$50,988

#25

#25 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is a non selective school. They receive about 53,300 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,180–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$22,803

Median Starting Salary

$51,055

#26

#26 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 38,700 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,030–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$23,935

Median Starting Salary

$51,791

#27

#27 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$43,651

Median Starting Salary

$51,641

#28

#28 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Chapman University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$45,033

Median Starting Salary

$52,397

#29

#29 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

In general, the University of Southern Maine is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$12,343

Median Starting Salary

$47,332

#30

#30 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 19,200 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,050–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$28,279

Median Starting Salary

$46,737

#31

#31 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Overall, the University of Houston is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,160–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$14,056

Median Starting Salary

$44,744

#32

#32 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,140–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$20,592

Median Starting Salary

$50,126

#33

#33 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

the University of Iowa is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,120–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$19,587

Median Starting Salary

$51,630

#34

#34 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Northeastern University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$35,827

Median Starting Salary

$48,728

#35

#35 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$18,950

Median Starting Salary

$49,922

#36

#36 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 26,000...

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,020–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$17,589

Median Starting Salary

$45,253

#37

#37 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Generally, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,180–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$20,149

Median Starting Salary

$48,602

#38

#38 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

the University of Northern Colorado is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,000–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$18,310

Median Starting Salary

$50,986

#39

#39 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

In general, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

940–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$20,205

Median Starting Salary

$51,203

#40

#40 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX

In general, Texas Woman's University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

930–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$11,682

Median Starting Salary

$47,668

#41

#41 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

In general, Indiana State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

910–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$12,688

Median Starting Salary

$48,970

#42

#42 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German
San German, PR

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,991

Median Starting Salary

$44,577

#43

#43 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

National Louis University
Chicago, IL

National Louis University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

850–930

Est. Net Price *

$14,769

Median Starting Salary

$46,259

#44

#44 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro
San Juan, PR

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,551

Median Starting Salary

$44,899

#45

#45 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$14,935

Median Starting Salary

$49,611

#46

#46 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Teachers College at Columbia University
New York, NY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$49,611

#47

#47 Best College for School Psychology in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$26,747

Median Starting Salary

$48,432

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About School Psychology

A program that prepares individuals to apply clinical and counseling psychology principles to the diagnosis and treatment of student behavioral problems. Includes instruction in child and/or adolescent development; learning theory; testing, observation and other procedures for assessing educational, personality, intelligence and motor skill development; therapeutic intervention strategies for students and families; identification and classification of disabilities and disorders affecting learning; school psychological services planning; supervised counseling practice; ethical standards; and applicable regulations.

While School Psychology has degrees up to the Doctors degree research scholarship, most students earn a Masters degree. Students major in School Psychology all around the US, though the major at the Doctors degree research scholarship level has the most graduates in New York. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in School Psychology is $44,000.

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Careers

The highest paying job for School Psychology majors is Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A job that is in high need that a degree in School Psychology can prepare you for is Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary.

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These are the highest paying careers for School Psychology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for School Psychology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
290
Female Students
249 (85%)
Male Students
41 (14%)

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