Psychology Programs in Massachusetts

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Why Choose to Study Psychology in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts is a state that values psychology as a science for promoting human enrichment. For those interested in the profession, it is a place that will equip one with the tools and resources necessary to do the job effectively. It is also a place where you can get a quality education from over 70 of the top programs in the country.

Educational Programs and Specialities

Whether online or in a classroom, students can pursue Massachusetts’ educational opportunities for psychologists at dozens of universities, which offer classes in everything from clinical to industrial and organizational psychology. Understanding human behavior and working with the many dynamics of social interaction, a psychologist can be of great benefit to the individual, the family unit or a business organization.

Some of the finest master’s and doctorate programs in the country can be found at the many psychology schools in Massachusetts. Whether you would rather work in education and theory or with others as an applied science, the tools for preparation are there.

Job Prospects in Massachusetts for Psychology Professionals

There are eight key areas of practice within Massachusetts: Boston, Brockton, Lawrence, Lowell, New Bedford, Pittsfield, Springfield and Worcester. Boston is the most population dense and according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, jobs here pay around $70,000 on the low end and $114,000 on the high end. The annual median wage is around $92,000 per year.

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American International College

Springfield, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Certificate in Psychology, General
Certificate in Educational Psychology
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Master's in Psychology, General
Master's in Clinical Psychology
Master's in Counseling Psychology
Master's in Educational Psychology
Master's in Forensic Psychology
Doctorate in Psychology, General
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology
Doctorate in School Psychology
Doctorate in Educational Psychology
Student Population
3,714
Student:Teacher Ratio
16 to 1
Tuition
$36,930
Acceptance Rate
65%

Amherst College

Amherst, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Neuroscience
Bachelor's in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
Student Population
1,946
Student:Teacher Ratio
7 to 1
Tuition
$57,640
Acceptance Rate
11%

Anna Maria College

Paxton, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counseling Psychology
Bachelor's in Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Master's in Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Master's in Counseling Psychology
Master's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Master's in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
Student Population
1,637
Student:Teacher Ratio
12 to 1
Tuition
$36,190
Acceptance Rate
74%

Assumption College

Worcester, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Certificate in Counseling Psychology
Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
Certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling - Online
Certificate in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Bachelor's in Neuroscience
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Master's in Counseling Psychology
Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master's in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Student Population
2,659
Student:Teacher Ratio
11 to 1
Tuition
$41,516
Acceptance Rate
81%

Bard College at Simon's Rock

Great Barrington, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Neurobiology and Behavior
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Student Population
428
Student:Teacher Ratio
6 to 1
Tuition
$55,292
Acceptance Rate
93%

Bay Path University

Longmeadow, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counseling Psychology
Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
Bachelor's in Psychology, General - Online
Bachelor's in Developmental and Child Psychology - Online
Bachelor's in Forensic Psychology
Master's in Developmental and Child Psychology
Master's in Counseling Psychology
Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master's in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Master's in Genetic Counseling/Counselor - Online
Student Population
4,270
Student:Teacher Ratio
12 to 1
Tuition
$35,081
Acceptance Rate
72%

Becker College

Worcester, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, Other
Master's in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Student Population
2,160
Student:Teacher Ratio
16 to 1
Tuition
$36,300
Acceptance Rate
70%
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Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Bachelor's in Applied Psychology
Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Master's in Neuroscience
Master's in Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Master's in Psychology, General
Master's in Developmental and Child Psychology
Master's in Social Psychology
Master's in Counseling Psychology
Master's in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Doctorate in Neuroscience
Doctorate in Developmental and Child Psychology
Doctorate in Social Psychology
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology
Student Population
15,981
Student:Teacher Ratio
13 to 1
Tuition
$56,780
Acceptance Rate
27%

Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis Inc

Brookline, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Master's in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Master's in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Doctorate in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Student Population
162
Student:Teacher Ratio
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Neuroscience
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Bachelor's in Counseling Psychology
Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Master's in Neuroscience
Master's in Psychology, General
Master's in Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Master's in Clinical Psychology
Master's in Applied Psychology
Master's in Genetic Counseling/Counselor
Doctorate in Neuroscience
Doctorate in Psychology, General
Doctorate in Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology
Doctorate in Applied Psychology
Student Population
42,779
Student:Teacher Ratio
10 to 1
Tuition
$54,720
Acceptance Rate
19%

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Neuroscience
Bachelor's in Experimental Psychology
Master's in Neuroscience
Master's in Experimental Psychology
Doctorate in Neuroscience
Doctorate in Experimental Psychology
Student Population
6,400
Student:Teacher Ratio
10 to 1
Tuition
$55,340
Acceptance Rate
30%

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, Massachusetts
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Master's in Psychology, General
Master's in Clinical Psychology
Student Population
13,583
Student:Teacher Ratio
19 to 1
Tuition
$7,050
Acceptance Rate
88%

Bunker Hill Community College

Boston, Massachusetts
School Type: Public; At least 2 but less than 4 years

Degrees Offered

Associate in Psychology, General - Online
Student Population
18,239
Student:Teacher Ratio
25 to 1
Tuition
$5,520
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment

Cambridge College

Boston, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
Certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Certificate in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Master's in Counseling Psychology
Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master's in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Master's in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Student Population
3,230
Student:Teacher Ratio
11 to 1
Tuition
$16,164
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment

Cape Cod Community College

West Barnstable, Massachusetts
School Type: Public; At least 2 but less than 4 years

Degrees Offered

Associate in Psychology, General
Student Population
4,498
Student:Teacher Ratio
11 to 1
Tuition
$5,520
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment

Clark University

Worcester, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Master's in Psychology, General
Doctorate in Psychology, General
Student Population
3,473
Student:Teacher Ratio
10 to 1
Tuition
$46,850
Acceptance Rate
53%

College of Our Lady of the Elms

Chicopee, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Student Population
1,860
Student:Teacher Ratio
11 to 1
Tuition
$35,270
Acceptance Rate
75%

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Neuroscience
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Student Population
3,005
Student:Teacher Ratio
10 to 1
Tuition
$54,050
Acceptance Rate
34%

Curry College

Milton, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Student Population
3,105
Student:Teacher Ratio
12 to 1
Tuition
$38,950
Acceptance Rate
87%