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25 Best Public Psychology Universities in the United States

University of California, Los Angeles tops our list of 25 Public Psychology universities in the United States at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 32 matching courses between them.

25 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

By university type

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #40 (University of California, Los Angeles) to #467 (University of Alaska - Fairbanks); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of California, Los Angeles is cited most (52,934,262 citations).

Public, private and where they are

25 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 20 bachelor's, 4 master's, 3 phd / doctorate and 2 professional. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 88% are full-time and 4 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (84% of courses with a stated intake). University of Alaska - Fairbanks offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Public Psychology?

University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40), University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Psychology in the United States?

25 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Psychology course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public 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 Public Psychology online with a university in the United States?

4 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Psychology courses in the United States?

University of Alaska - Fairbanks, with 3, ahead of University of New Haven (2).

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