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Are you fascinated by the way the human mind works? Pursuing an online Psychology degree can help you prepare for an exciting career in counseling or research. It can also form the foundation for further study in social work, public administration, journalism or law. All the schools on this list allow you to complete your coursework from anywhere you can get an Internet connection. Our editors selected accredited programs they view as best positioned to prepare individuals for a professional career in the field of psychology.
#1 Northcentral University
Executive Summary
Northcentral University is a private, for-profit institution. It is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
Tuition
Tuition for the online Masters in Psychology is $709.00 per credit hour.
Unique Features
Courses are taught by instructors who hold a doctorate in their subject. Students are paired with a faculty member for each course so that they can get one-on-one attention.
#2 Brandman University
Executive Summary
Brandman University has been named as one of the Best Online Bachelors Degree Schools in the Country by U.S. News & World Report for 2013.
Tuition
Students pay $500.00 per credit hour.
Unique Features
Prospective students interested in the online Bachelors in Psychology program must have a minimum of transferable credits from a college or university to be considered.
#3 Post University
Executive Summary
Post University was founded in 1890. The student to faculty ratio is a low 15:1, and the school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
Tuition
Students at Post pay $1,050.00 per credit hour.
Unique Features
Courses in online BA in Psychology are six weeks in length. The University offers six start dates each year. Students can choose to minor in Forensic Psychology if they wish.
Concentrations
Human Development, Education, and & Health
Organizational Studies
#4 Walden University
Executive Summary
Walden University is a private school that has been offering degree programs since 1970. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
Tuition
Undergraduate tuition is $290 per credit hour, which is one of the most affordable rates for an online Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Graduate Psychology students pay $445.00 per credit hour.
Unique Features
Walden offers a BS and an MS in Psychology online. Courses are taught by an expert faculty and students can download lectures through the MobileLearn platform to a smartphone or MP3 player to learn on the go.
Concentrations
Bachelor’s Degree:
Addictions
Applied Psychology
Child and Adolescent Development
Criminal Justice
General Psychology
Human Services
Infant and Toddler Development
Preparation for Graduate Studies
Preschool Child Development
Workplace Psychology
Master’s Degree:
Applied Psychology
Crisis Management and Response
Educational Psychology
General Program
Health Psychology
Leadership Development and Coaching
Media Psychology
Organizational Psychology
Organizational Psychology and Nonprofit Management
Psychology of Culture
Psychology, Public Administration and Social Change
Terrorism and Security
#5 Grand Canyon University
Executive Summary
Grand Canyon University has been offering degree programs since 1949. This private, Christian school is accredited by the North Central Association.
Tuition
Tuition for graduate programs is $495.00 per credit hour.
Unique Features
The online MS in Psychology is a non-thesis program. All applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree to be considered.
Concentrations
General Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
#6 Capella University
Executive Summary
Capella University is a private educational institution. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Tuition
Tuition for the online MS in Psychology programs is $430.00 per credit hour, which is one of the cheapest rates available for this type of degree.
Unique Features
The University offers streamlined learning programs to students which can be completed more quickly than a standard degree program. Learners can graduate in as little as 15-18 months.
Concentrations
Child and Adolescent Development
Educational Psychology
Evaluation, Research and Measurement
General Psychology
Leadership Coaching Psychology
Sport Psychology
#7 Hodges University
Executive Summary
Hodges University is a private, not-for-profit school that has been offering degree programs for 15 years. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Tuition
Tuition is $470.00 per credit hour.
Unique Features
Certain classes in its online Bachelors degree in Psychology program are real-time session, where students will need to be online at a particular time, while others can be attended at any time.
#8 Upper Iowa University
Executive Summary
Upper Iowa University is a private, non-profit educational institution. It is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
Tuition
UIU students pay $365.00 per credit hour.
Unique Features
All prospective students interested in the BS in Psychology program must have graduated high school before 2004. They must also have earned some college credits to be considered.
#9 University of the Southwest
Executive Summary
The University of the Southwest is a private school. It operates on a not-for-profit basis and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
Tuition
Tuition is $395.00 per credit hour.
Unique Features
USW offers a BS in Psychology online. Students who choose this program gain an understanding of concepts from other disciplines, such as chemistry, biology, and mathematics through their studies.
Concentrations
Applied
Forensic
General
Religion
#10 Liberty University
Executive Summary
Liberty University is a private Christian school that operates on a not-for-profit basis. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Tuition
Students at Liberty pay $365.00 per credit hour for the online BS in Psychology degree.
Unique Features
Online courses are eight and 16-weeks in length. The University offers nine start dates per year.
Concentrations
Addictions and Recovery
Christian Counseling
Crisis Counseling
Life Coaching
Military Resilience
