Best Psychology Programs in Georgia (2026)
Psychology is one of the most popular bachelor's majors in Georgia and nationwide. The schools below are ranked by program strength and graduate outcomes — important because Psychology bachelor's degrees pay best when paired with a graduate degree, and a strong undergraduate program matters for graduate school admission.
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#1
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$12,028/yr
Median Earnings
$114,210
Grad Rate
94%
Psychology Share
1.1%
#2
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$16,754/yr
Median Earnings
$93,897
Grad Rate
91%
Psychology Share
6.3%
#3
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Net Price
$13,636/yr
Median Earnings
$77,246
Grad Rate
89%
Psychology Share
6.5%
#4
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$46,089/yr
Median Earnings
$65,773
Grad Rate
78%
Psychology Share
11.1%
#5
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA
Net Price
$24,648/yr
Median Earnings
$60,457
Grad Rate
70%
Psychology Share
15.3%
#6
Mercer University
Macon, GA
Net Price
$24,778/yr
Median Earnings
$63,469
Grad Rate
71%
Psychology Share
8.7%
#7
Berry College
Mount Berry, GA
Net Price
$21,964/yr
Median Earnings
$57,984
Grad Rate
70%
Psychology Share
7.8%
#8
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA
Net Price
$23,147/yr
Median Earnings
$53,280
Grad Rate
70%
Psychology Share
10.0%
#9
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA
Net Price
$20,803/yr
Median Earnings
$64,452
Grad Rate
62%
Psychology Share
6.4%
#10
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$20,156/yr
Median Earnings
$60,002
Grad Rate
54%
Psychology Share
10.3%
#11
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$38,655/yr
Median Earnings
$62,169
Grad Rate
58%
Psychology Share
5.3%
#12
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
Net Price
$16,325/yr
Median Earnings
$62,766
Grad Rate
51%
Psychology Share
8.3%
#13
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
Net Price
$16,785/yr
Median Earnings
$59,167
Grad Rate
54%
Psychology Share
6.4%
#14
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$12,365/yr
Median Earnings
$51,903
Grad Rate
52%
Psychology Share
8.6%
#15
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
Net Price
$11,787/yr
Median Earnings
$54,320
Grad Rate
44%
Psychology Share
11.1%
#16
Piedmont University
Demorest, GA
Net Price
$22,075/yr
Median Earnings
$56,724
Grad Rate
50%
Psychology Share
3.3%
#17
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
Net Price
$10,804/yr
Median Earnings
$52,334
Grad Rate
43%
Psychology Share
10.5%
#18
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA
Net Price
$8,868/yr
Median Earnings
$54,701
Grad Rate
39%
Psychology Share
12.2%
#19
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$38,626/yr
Median Earnings
$46,867
Grad Rate
44%
Psychology Share
13.3%
#20
LaGrange College
Lagrange, GA
Net Price
$17,700/yr
Median Earnings
$60,301
Grad Rate
41%
Psychology Share
5.8%
#21
Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls, GA
Net Price
$21,229/yr
Median Earnings
$44,698
Grad Rate
43%
Psychology Share
15.5%
#22
Augusta University
Augusta, GA
Net Price
$12,017/yr
Median Earnings
$52,071
Grad Rate
48%
Psychology Share
5.9%
#23
Wesleyan College
Macon, GA
Net Price
$12,113/yr
Median Earnings
$44,623
Grad Rate
44%
Psychology Share
14.8%
#24
Truett McConnell University
Cleveland, GA
Net Price
$23,013/yr
Median Earnings
$47,390
Grad Rate
46%
Psychology Share
9.1%
#25
Point University
West Point, GA
Net Price
$24,955/yr
Median Earnings
$46,450
Grad Rate
43%
Psychology Share
9.7%
Why a Psychology degree?
Psychology pairs well with healthcare, HR, education, and law. Strong undergraduate programs feed competitive graduate school placements that drive long-term earnings.
Common career paths: Clinical Psychologist (with grad school) · School Counselor · HR Specialist · Market Researcher · Social Worker
Typical starting salary range: $45,000–$70,000
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