Best Psychology Programs in Virginia (2026)
Psychology is one of the most popular bachelor's majors in Virginia 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
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA
Net Price
$25,279/yr
Median Earnings
$102,966
Grad Rate
95%
Psychology Share
6.5%
#2
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA
Net Price
$18,056/yr
Median Earnings
$96,468
Grad Rate
95%
Psychology Share
3.7%
#3
University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA
Net Price
$34,256/yr
Median Earnings
$92,362
Grad Rate
86%
Psychology Share
5.0%
#4
William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Net Price
$18,880/yr
Median Earnings
$83,488
Grad Rate
89%
Psychology Share
9.2%
#5
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
Net Price
$25,808/yr
Median Earnings
$88,716
Grad Rate
86%
Psychology Share
2.5%
#6
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA
Net Price
$15,585/yr
Median Earnings
$85,178
Grad Rate
74%
Psychology Share
11.6%
#7
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Net Price
$23,550/yr
Median Earnings
$75,482
Grad Rate
80%
Psychology Share
6.5%
#8
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
Net Price
$22,310/yr
Median Earnings
$65,183
Grad Rate
73%
Psychology Share
13.5%
#9
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Net Price
$14,697/yr
Median Earnings
$79,923
Grad Rate
67%
Psychology Share
6.3%
#10
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA
Net Price
$28,145/yr
Median Earnings
$64,714
Grad Rate
72%
Psychology Share
8.7%
#11
Roanoke College
Salem, VA
Net Price
$25,867/yr
Median Earnings
$64,329
Grad Rate
66%
Psychology Share
11.2%
#12
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Net Price
$25,037/yr
Median Earnings
$64,442
Grad Rate
64%
Psychology Share
10.5%
#13
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
Net Price
$23,821/yr
Median Earnings
$66,028
Grad Rate
65%
Psychology Share
8.1%
#14
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA
Net Price
$26,626/yr
Median Earnings
$76,989
Grad Rate
62%
Psychology Share
1.6%
#15
Hampton University
Hampton, VA
Net Price
$25,683/yr
Median Earnings
$63,602
Grad Rate
61%
Psychology Share
10.7%
#16
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA
Net Price
$31,149/yr
Median Earnings
$66,382
Grad Rate
65%
Psychology Share
3.3%
#17
Marymount University
Arlington, VA
Net Price
$28,521/yr
Median Earnings
$74,032
Grad Rate
54%
Psychology Share
4.6%
#18
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA
Net Price
$24,731/yr
Median Earnings
$58,912
Grad Rate
64%
Psychology Share
7.4%
#19
Hollins University
Roanoke, VA
Net Price
$20,875/yr
Median Earnings
$48,102
Grad Rate
67%
Psychology Share
11.4%
#20
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
Net Price
$18,135/yr
Median Earnings
$51,408
Grad Rate
55%
Psychology Share
17.1%
#21
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Net Price
$29,235/yr
Median Earnings
$46,945
Grad Rate
65%
Psychology Share
11.5%
#22
Longwood University
Farmville, VA
Net Price
$20,773/yr
Median Earnings
$55,653
Grad Rate
62%
Psychology Share
5.7%
#23
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
Net Price
$27,198/yr
Median Earnings
$57,425
Grad Rate
58%
Psychology Share
7.0%
#24
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA
Net Price
$21,083/yr
Median Earnings
$58,669
Grad Rate
53%
Psychology Share
7.0%
#25
Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA
Net Price
$24,031/yr
Median Earnings
$52,287
Grad Rate
57%
Psychology Share
7.2%
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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