Best colleges for psychology in Connecticut

    Yale University ranks first in Connecticut for psychology value (#3 nationally, value score 94.4): graduates earn $65,752 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $11,340 a year.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition · Source: College Scorecard field of study, reporting year 2025 · 13 Connecticut colleges ranked · Updated November 4, 2026

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    Best psychology colleges in Connecticut

    Yale University ranks first in Connecticut for psychology value (#3 nationally, value score 94.4): graduates earn $65,752 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $11,340 a year. 13 Connecticut colleges qualify. At the median one, psychology graduates earn $54,784 and the average net price is $24,342 a year.

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard field of study, 2025

    What the data shows

    Key findings

    • 13 Connecticut colleges qualify. At the median one, psychology graduates earn $54,784 and the average net price is $24,342 a year.
    • The highest psychology earnings in the state are at Fairfield University ($70,211), ranked #3 in the state once cost, debt and graduation rate count.
    Median earnings
    $54,784
    National: $51,007
    Median net price
    $24,342
    National: $18,874
    Median federal debt
    $23,841
    psychology graduates
    Public colleges
    6 of 13
    in this list

    13 colleges

    The Connecticut ranking

    Ordered by the national value score; the national rank is shown with each college. Earnings are medians 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    1. Rank in Connecticut 1

      Yale University

      New Haven, CT · Private nonprofit · #3 nationally

      94.4Value
      Earnings
      $65,752
      Net price
      $11,340
      Federal debt
      $9,250
      Graduation rate
      96%
    2. Rank in Connecticut 2

      University of Connecticut

      Storrs, CT · Public · #111 nationally

      69.7Value
      Earnings
      $57,961
      Net price
      $24,342
      Federal debt
      $19,000
      Graduation rate
      84%
    3. Rank in Connecticut 3

      Fairfield University

      Fairfield, CT · Private nonprofit · #137 nationally

      68.2Value
      Earnings
      $70,211
      Net price
      $49,906
      Federal debt
      $23,841
      Graduation rate
      85%
    4. Rank in Connecticut 4

      Quinnipiac University

      Hamden, CT · Private nonprofit · #242 nationally

      60.0Value
      Earnings
      $61,510
      Net price
      $41,729
      Federal debt
      $25,000
      Graduation rate
      79%
    5. Rank in Connecticut 5

      Central Connecticut State University

      New Britain, CT · Public · #291 nationally

      57.3Value
      Earnings
      $53,227
      Net price
      $15,537
      Federal debt
      $21,250
      Graduation rate
      50%
    6. Rank in Connecticut 6

      Charter Oak State College

      New Britain, CT · Public · #311 nationally

      56.3Value
      Earnings
      $52,803
      Net price
      $14,594
      Federal debt
      $18,814
      Graduation rate
      0%
    7. Rank in Connecticut 7

      Eastern Connecticut State University

      Willimantic, CT · Public · #375 nationally

      51.9Value
      Earnings
      $51,748
      Net price
      $20,502
      Federal debt
      $19,500
      Graduation rate
      54%
    8. Rank in Connecticut 8

      University of New Haven

      West Haven, CT · Private nonprofit · #477 nationally

      45.2Value
      Earnings
      $55,058
      Net price
      $32,994
      Federal debt
      $27,000
      Graduation rate
      64%
    9. Rank in Connecticut 9

      Southern Connecticut State University

      New Haven, CT · Public · #492 nationally

      44.2Value
      Earnings
      $50,642
      Net price
      $21,029
      Federal debt
      $20,740
      Graduation rate
      50%
    10. Rank in Connecticut 10

      Western Connecticut State University

      Danbury, CT · Public · #513 nationally

      43.2Value
      Earnings
      $50,410
      Net price
      $16,754
      Federal debt
      $25,000
      Graduation rate
      51%
    11. Rank in Connecticut 11

      University of Bridgeport

      Bridgeport, CT · Private nonprofit · #537 nationally

      41.5Value
      Earnings
      $55,958
      Net price
      $28,356
      Federal debt
      $27,000
      Graduation rate
      37%
    12. Rank in Connecticut 12

      Albertus Magnus College

      New Haven, CT · Private nonprofit · #565 nationally

      39.7Value
      Earnings
      $54,784
      Net price
      $31,731
      Federal debt
      $27,000
      Graduation rate
      48%
    13. Rank in Connecticut 13

      University of Hartford

      West Hartford, CT · Private nonprofit · #700 nationally

      30.4Value
      Earnings
      $49,642
      Net price
      $28,928
      Federal debt
      $27,000
      Graduation rate
      57%

    Method: the same value score as the national psychology ranking (earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate, each a national percentile). Data: College Scorecard, reporting year 2025; 2026–27 edition, verified Nov 2026.

    Questions about psychology colleges in Connecticut

    What are the best colleges for psychology in Connecticut?

    By CollegesRef value score, the top 3 Connecticut colleges for psychology are Yale University (value score 94.4), University of Connecticut (value score 69.7) and Fairfield University (value score 68.2). The score weighs graduate earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate.

    Which Connecticut college has the highest earnings for psychology graduates?

    Fairfield University: its psychology graduates have median earnings of $70,211 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    What is the most affordable psychology college in Connecticut on this list?

    Yale University has the lowest average net price of the ranked Connecticut colleges, $11,340 a year after grants. A family's own price depends on income and aid.

    How many Connecticut colleges are ranked for psychology?

    13 Connecticut colleges have a psychology bachelor's program with enough graduates and reported earnings, plus a published net price and graduation rate. Ranks shown are national; the state rank is their order within Connecticut.