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Best Psychology Colleges in Florida

The best Psychology colleges in Florida, ranked by overall strength, outcomes, and value. This list focuses on overall program strength, not just reputation or cost.

By the Numbers

This list compares overall program strength across institutions, balancing outcomes, reputation, and value.

Of the 41 colleges that offer Psychology in Florida, these 25 rank highest. Each is scored on the UCD Score, our 0 to 100 measure of outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity.

41 Colleges offering Psychology
$20,748 Average net price
$52,488 Average earnings, 10 years after entry
Top UCD Score 93 University of Florida overall strength + value
Lowest Net Price $4,815 University of Florida-Online per year, after aid
Highest Earnings $75,328 University of Miami 10 years after entry
Best Psychology Colleges in Florida Ranked by UCD Score. Net price is the average annual cost after aid; earnings are the median 10 years after entry.
# College UCD Score Net price Earnings (10yr)
1 University of Florida 93 $6,541 $71,588
2 University of Florida-Online 90 $4,815 $71,588
3 University of Central Florida 90 $10,411 $58,308
4 Florida State University 90 $11,297 $61,675
5 Florida International University 90 $9,288 $60,249
6 University of South Florida 89 $9,812 $57,743
7 University of West Florida 83 $9,364 $49,137
8 Florida Atlantic University 83 $8,752 $56,746
9 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 77 $13,739 $44,349
10 Florida Gulf Coast University 77 $12,568 $54,560
11 Ana G. Mendez University 73 $19,775 NA
12 Baptist University of Florida 71 $10,372 $42,836
13 University of Miami 68 $37,244 $75,328
14 Stetson University 67 $19,372 $51,642
15 Rollins College 62 $34,732 $58,295
16 Jacksonville University 62 $25,180 $68,010
17 Florida Southern College 62 $28,551 $55,294
18 Bethune-Cookman University 60 $12,030 $38,518
19 Albizu University-Miami 60 $19,849 $41,544
20 Ave Maria University 58 $24,860 $49,520
21 Nova Southeastern University 58 $30,371 $59,209
22 Florida National University-Main Campus 58 $23,043 $33,928
23 The University of Tampa 58 $36,211 $59,436
24 Edward Waters University 56 $13,649 $34,782
25 Beacon College 56 $53,517 $29,420

What the Data Shows

  • UCD Scores run from 93 down to 56, so quality eases off toward the bottom of the list.
  • Median earnings run from $29,420 to $75,328 ten years out, so outcomes still vary alongside the rank.
  • Net prices span $4,815 to $53,517 a year for the same field.

Psychology in Florida: What Stands Out

Florida's ranking is led by private colleges, which take 15 of the top 25 spots. Net prices fall as low as $4,815 among the top-ranked schools. Students seeking the strongest overall outcomes may start with University of Florida, while University of Florida-Online represents the lowest-cost pathway among the highest-ranked schools.

How This Ranking Works

Every college here is ranked by its UCD Score, a 0 to 100 figure that blends graduate earnings, value for the net price paid, affordability, and (for four-year colleges) selectivity. Colleges are scored within peer groups, so a low-cost public and a selective private can be compared fairly rather than the most expensive school simply winning.

We only include colleges that actually offer Psychology, drawn from federal IPEDS completions and College Scorecard outcomes. The data refreshes with each annual update, so this ranking never goes stale. See how the UCD Score is built →

How to Use This Ranking

Treat this as a shortlist of strong programs, then narrow by fit. Check each college's specific Psychology program, its accreditation and graduation rate, and your own net price, because the top of the list is a starting point, not a verdict. When two colleges look close on the UCD Score, let cost and fit break the tie.

Questions you might still have

What is the best Psychology college in Florida?

University of Florida ranks highest by UCD Score among Psychology colleges in Florida. The score blends outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity, so the leader is strong across the board, not just on one measure.

How are these Psychology colleges ranked?

By UCD Score, a peer-group percentile that blends graduate earnings, value for the net price paid, affordability, and selectivity into one 0 to 100 figure, so a low-cost public and a selective private are compared fairly.

What makes a college a good fit for Psychology?

Beyond the rank, weigh the specific program, location, class size, hands-on or clinical opportunities, graduation rate, and the net price for your family. The top-ranked college is a strong starting point, not automatically the right fit for everyone.

Are these rankings definitive?

No ranking is the final word. This is a data-driven shortlist from federal outcomes and the UCD Score; use it to narrow your options, then compare programs and research each college before deciding.

How much does it cost to study Psychology in Florida?

Psychology colleges in Florida average $20,748 a year in net price, the cost after grant and scholarship aid, and the lowest on this ranking is $4,815. Your own figure depends on family income, so run each college's net price calculator.

How many colleges offer Psychology in Florida?

41 colleges in Florida offer Psychology. This page ranks the top 25 by UCD Score; the rest are in the full college directory.

Do Psychology graduates from Florida colleges earn well?

Graduates earn a median of $52,488 ten years after entry across Florida Psychology colleges, with the highest on this list at $75,328 (University of Miami).

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