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44 Best Public PhD Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in the United States

Princeton University tops our list of 44 Public PhD Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the United States at #15 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Georgia Institute of Technology (QS World #123) and Vanderbilt University (QS World #250). Across the whole list there are 84 courses to choose from.

44 universities · ranked best first

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#244 in United States Missoula, Montana, United States

The University of Montana

Public University · 2 courses in PhD Social Sciences & Psychology

USD 33,671/yrTuition (indicative)
—Founded
7,488Students
—International
Admissions open
#244 in United States · by research impact
3,004,269 citations · h-index 581
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How these universities are ranked

8 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #15 (Princeton University) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Princeton University has the largest research record in this group, with 27,547,724 citations and an h-index of 1,557. 2 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

The split is 44 public to 0 private institutions. By location, New York (1), Montana (1) and Texas (1) account for the most of those we can place. East Texas A&M University is the largest, with 9,912 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Social Sciences & Psychology (80), Psychology (3) and Anthropology (1). The usual length is 4–6 years. 97% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at USD 15,185 a year and The University of Montana the most at USD 33,671; 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 Public PhD Social Sciences & Psychology?

Princeton University (QS World #15), Georgia Institute of Technology (QS World #123) and Vanderbilt University (QS World #250) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Public PhD Social Sciences & Psychology in the United States?

Of those with published fees, CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at about USD 15,185 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Public PhD Social Sciences & Psychology in the United States?

44 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public PhD Social Sciences & Psychology course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years.

When do Public PhD Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in the United States?

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

Can I study Public PhD Social Sciences & Psychology online with a university in the United States?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

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