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237 Best Master's Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in the United States

Of the 237 Master's Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the United States, University of Chicago ranks highest at #13 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Columbia University (QS World #14) and University of Southern California (QS World #146). Across the whole list there are 482 courses to choose from.

237 universities · ranked best first

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7Ranked
YU Yeshiva University logo
QS World #413 #91 in United States United States

Yeshiva University

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Social Sciences & Psychology

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—International
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#413 QS World University Rankings 2025
#91 in United States
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CB CUNY Baruch College logo
QS World #545 #125 in United States United States

CUNY Baruch College

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Social Sciences & Psychology

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—Founded
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—International
Admissions open
#545 QS World University Rankings 2024
#125 in United States
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CG CUNY Graduate School and University Center logo
QS World #545 #134 in United States New York, United States

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Public University · 8 courses in Master's Social Sciences & Psychology

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USD 15,185/yrTuition (indicative)
—Founded
3,254Students
—International
Admissions open
#545 QS World University Rankings 2024
#134 in United States
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Social Sciences & Psychology at other levels

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How these universities are ranked

17 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (University of Chicago) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Columbia University is cited most (48,319,824 citations). 9 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

235 are public and 2 private (99% public). By location, Texas (3), New York (2) and Montana (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Columbia University, founded in 1754. Columbia University is the largest, with 33,000 students.

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Social Sciences & Psychology (460), Anthropology (5), Counselling (5) and Psychology (4). The usual length is 1–2 years and 1 year. 85% are full-time and 63 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). College of Eastern Utah offers the widest choice, with 16 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 12 of these universities. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at USD 5,274 a year and Columbia University the most at USD 66,000; the middle of the range is about USD 22,326. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Master's Social Sciences & Psychology?

University of Chicago (QS World #13), Columbia University (QS World #14) and University of Southern California (QS World #146) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Social Sciences & Psychology in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Master's Social Sciences & Psychology in the United States?

235 public and 2 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Social Sciences & Psychology course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 1 year the next most common.

When do Master's Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's Social Sciences & Psychology online with a university in the United States?

63 of these courses are listed as online.

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