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40 Best Public Professional Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in the United States

Of the 40 Public Professional Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the United States, University of Southern California ranks highest at #146 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and University of Hawaii at Hilo (QS World #488) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 63 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #146 (University of Southern California) to #545 (CUNY Graduate School and University Center); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Southern California is cited most (28,599,549 citations). 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

40 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, New York (1) account for the most of those we can place. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the largest, with 3,254 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Social Sciences & Psychology (61) and Psychology (2). The usual length is 3–4 years and 36 credits. 82% are full-time and 10 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 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Professional Social Sciences & Psychology in the United States?

University of Southern California (QS World #146), University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and University of Hawaii at Hilo (QS World #488) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

40 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 3–4 years, with 36 credits the next most common.

When do Public Professional 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 Professional Social Sciences & Psychology online with a university in the United States?

10 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Professional Social Sciences & Psychology courses in the United States?

CUNY Graduate School and University Center, with 6, ahead of University of Wisconsin - Parkside (6).

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