Master's in Psychology Online
Most careers in psychology require a minimum of a masters degree, so it's no surprise that online masters psychology programs are increasing in popularity. These programs provide students with a convenient way to earn the credentials they need while still holding down a full-time job or fulfilling other obligations. This ranking focuses on general psychology degrees, but still, offer students ways to customize their education of both content and course completion.
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Rating and Ranking MethodologyTuition Points:
Under $20,000—1 point
Under $17,500—2 points
Under $15,000—3 points
Under $12,500—4 points
Under $10,000—5 points
Under $7,500—6 points
Under $5,000—7 points
Customization Options
Format Customizations (e.g. Hybrid/Online, Full-time/Part-Time, Accelerated, Degree Completion, etc.)—1 Point Per Customization Option
Content Customizations (e.g. Minors, Concentrations, Specializations, etc.)—1 Point Per Customization Option (5-point cap)
Wow Factor
1 point awarded for each unique feature or program that "wowed" us
Our editors began the search for the top 55 online masters psychology programs with an initial pool of 33 programs that focused on general psychology (as opposed to specializations such as organizational/industrial psychology, educational psychology, sport psychology, etc.). We then filtered this initial pool to the programs offering online master's in psychology degrees for less than $25,000 per year. After applying the rating and ranking methodology above, we were able to present the following ranking. In cases of a tie, the more affordable school appears higher in the ranking.
