Psychology colleges in Maryland, ranked by graduates
16 colleges in Maryland awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in psychology in 2023: 1,643 degrees, 7.4% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (7.3% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). University of Maryland graduated the most (428, 5.3% of its class). 10 of the 16 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 78%; the most selective is Johns Hopkins University at 6%.
Psychology colleges in Maryland
Every Maryland college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in psychology, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its psychology page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Maryland | Public | 428 | 5.3% | 45% | 1470 |
| 2 | Towson University | Public | 352 | 8.8% | 82% | 1220 |
| 3 | University of Maryland Baltimore County | Public | 286 | 12.6% | 72% | 1330 |
| 4 | Salisbury University | Public | 106 | 7.2% | 87% | 1250 |
| 5 | Bowie State University | Public | 84 | 11.1% | 72% | 1020 |
| 6 | Morgan State University | Public | 77 | 8.2% | 82% | 1060 |
| 7 | Frostburg State University | Public | 58 | 7.1% | 89% | 1100 |
| 8 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | Public | 51 | 15.2% | 69% | 1260 |
| 9 | Stevenson University | Private | 40 | 5.9% | 79% | 1230 |
| 10 | Johns Hopkins University | Private | 39 | 2.9% | 6% | 1560 |
| 11 | McDaniel College | Private | 39 | 9.9% | 78% | 1200 |
| 12 | Coppin State University | Public | 24 | 8.1% | 46% | 1020 |
| 13 | Hood College | Private | 22 | 8.1% | 78% | 1230 |
| 14 | Washington College | Private | 15 | 6% | 57% | 1230 |
| 15 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Public | 12 | 4.3% | 96% | 1010 |
| 16 | Washington Adventist University | Private | 10 | 7.8% | 46% | 1120 |
Questions about psychology colleges in Maryland
What is the best college for psychology in Maryland?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest psychology programs in Maryland are University of Maryland (428), Towson University (352), University of Maryland Baltimore County (286). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Maryland college in the field by output and shows each one's acceptance rate and admitted SAT so you can match it to your own numbers.
How many colleges in Maryland offer psychology?
16 four-year colleges in Maryland awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in psychology in 2023, 10 public and 6 private, for 1,643 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for psychology in Maryland?
At the 10 public universities on this list, Maryland residents are usually admitted at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants and pay in-state tuition. CollegeCalcAI applies the residency effect when you set your home state, and the per-major adjustment when you set the major.
Psychology elsewhere
The same field in other states, and the national ranking.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 Completions (bachelor's degrees, first majors, CIP 2-digit series), joined to CollegeCalcAI's admissions dataset. Built 2026-09-19. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are not predictions or guarantees.