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4 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in Massachusetts

Harvard University leads the 4 Social Sciences & Psychology universities in Massachusetts at #5 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Worcester State University (#837 in United States) and Salem State University (#1,008 in United States). The universities on this list offer 20 matching courses between them.

4 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
HA Harvard University logo
QS World #5 #3 in United States Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Harvard University

Private University · 3 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

USD 48,500 – USD 65,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1636Founded
21,000Students
5,200International
Admissions open
#5 QS World University Rankings 2026
#3 in United States
4Ranked
WS Westfield State University logo
#1,133 in United States Westfield, Massachusetts, United States

Westfield State University

Public University · 9 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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USD 18,259/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
3,615Students
International
Admissions open
#1,133 in United States · by research impact
25,697 citations · h-index 80

How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Harvard University at #5 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Harvard University is cited most (146,463,495 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 1 private (75% public). By location, Massachusetts (4) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Harvard University, founded in 1636. Harvard University is the largest, with 21,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Social Sciences & Psychology (18), International Relations (1) and Anthropology (1). The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Westfield State University offers the widest choice, with 9 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. Worcester State University is the least expensive at USD 17,866 a year and Harvard University the most at USD 57,000; the middle of the range is about USD 19,531. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Massachusetts for Social Sciences & Psychology?

Harvard University (QS World #5), Worcester State University (#837 in United States) and Salem State University (#1,008 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Social Sciences & Psychology in Massachusetts?

Of those with published fees, Worcester State University is the least expensive at about USD 17,866 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Social Sciences & Psychology in Massachusetts?

3 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Social Sciences & Psychology course take in Massachusetts?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in Massachusetts?

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

Which university has the most Social Sciences & Psychology courses in Massachusetts?

Westfield State University, with 9, ahead of Worcester State University (7).

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