Psychology Programs in Virginia

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Why Choose to Study Psychology in Virginia?

One of the oldest locations of the United States, Virginia also offers some of the best opportunities on the eastern seaboard for psychology majors and professionals. With over 60 psychology schools in Virginia, one is sure to find here what they’re looking for in the psychology profession.

Educational Programs and Specialities

Many of the Virginia-based psychology education programs train aspiring psychologists for the more advanced doctorate degree, or they let someone with a passing interest in the profession know right away whether or not it is for them.

Argosy, George Mason University, Institute for the Psychological Sciences, James Madison University, Liberty University, Norfolk State, Old Dominion, Radford, Regent, William & Mary and the University of Virginia are among the most popular choices for a doctorate degree.

Job Prospects in Virginia for Psychology Professionals

Virginia is a great place to work if you’re an industrial-organizational psychologist. Many earn an average of $90,000 per year. Most other areas of specialization have an annual median wage of around $60,000.

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Institute for the Psychological Sciences

Arlington, Virginia
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Master's in Psychology, General - Online
Master's in Clinical Psychology
Master's in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor - Online
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Student Population
101
Student:Teacher Ratio
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment policy

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Richmond, Virginia
School Type: Public; At least 2 but less than 4 years

Degrees Offered

Associate in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Student Population
13,001
Student:Teacher Ratio
18 to 1
Tuition
$10,041
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Bachelor's in Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Master's in Psychology, General
Master's in School Psychology
Doctorate in Psychology, General
Doctorate in Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
Doctorate in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
Student Population
24,152
Student:Teacher Ratio
16 to 1
Tuition
$23,564
Acceptance Rate
77%
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John Tyler Community College

Chester, Virginia
School Type: Public; At least 2 but less than 4 years

Degrees Offered

Associate in Psychology, General
Associate in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Student Population
14,022
Student:Teacher Ratio
23 to 1
Tuition
$9,948
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Certificate in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other - Online
Associate in Psychology, General - Online
Bachelor's in Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Bachelor's in Psychology, General - Online
Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services - Online
Master's in Psychology, General - Online
Master's in Counseling Psychology - Online
Master's in Applied Psychology - Online
Master's in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling - Online
Master's in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other - Online
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology - Online
Student Population
111,084
Student:Teacher Ratio
18 to 1
Tuition
$15,417
Acceptance Rate
51%

Longwood University

Farmville, Virginia
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Student Population
5,864
Student:Teacher Ratio
14 to 1
Tuition
$23,900
Acceptance Rate
90%

Lynchburg College

Lynchburg, Virginia
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Certificate in Counseling Psychology
Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Master's in Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Student Population
2,736
Student:Teacher Ratio
11 to 1
Tuition
$33,600
Acceptance Rate
67%

Mary Baldwin College

Staunton, Virginia
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General - Online
Student Population
1,754
Student:Teacher Ratio
11 to 1
Tuition
$29,210
Acceptance Rate
95%
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Marymount University

Arlington, Virginia
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Master's in Forensic Psychology
Master's in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Doctorate in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Student Population
4,055
Student:Teacher Ratio
13 to 1
Tuition
$32,100
Acceptance Rate
81%

New River Community College

Dublin, Virginia
School Type: Public; At least 2 but less than 4 years

Degrees Offered

Associate in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Student Population
6,192
Student:Teacher Ratio
32 to 1
Tuition
$9,918
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment

Norfolk State University

Norfolk, Virginia
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General - Online
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Student Population
5,806
Student:Teacher Ratio
16 to 1
Tuition
$16,920
Acceptance Rate
92%

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
School Type: Public; At least 2 but less than 4 years

Degrees Offered

Associate in Psychology, General
Associate in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Student Population
73,642
Student:Teacher Ratio
25 to 1
Tuition
$10,790
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General - Online
Bachelor's in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other - Online
Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Certificate in Applied Psychology
Doctorate in Psychology, General
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Master's in Psychology, General
Master's in Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Student Population
28,046
Student:Teacher Ratio
17 to 1
Tuition
$26,664
Acceptance Rate
89%
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Radford University

Radford, Virginia
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Certificate in School Psychology
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology
Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Master's in Psychology, General
Student Population
11,085
Student:Teacher Ratio
16 to 1
Tuition
$19,557
Acceptance Rate
75%

Randolph College

Lynchburg, Virginia
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Student Population
655
Student:Teacher Ratio
9 to 1
Tuition
$40,521
Acceptance Rate
90%

Randolph-Macon College

Ashland, Virginia
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Neuroscience
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Student Population
1,521
Student:Teacher Ratio
11 to 1
Tuition
$41,200
Acceptance Rate
71%