Rhode Island Psychology Schools

Known as the "biggest little state in the Union," Rhode Island is only 1,200 square miles in size, and also sports the smallest population. As such, education options for psychologists are limited, but what is there is well worth seeking out.

Walden University

Featured Programs:
BS in Psychology - Graduate School Prep

Southern New Hampshire University

Featured Programs:
BA in Psychology/Child & Adolescent Development (Online)

Rhode Island Psychology Resources

• Rhode Island Psychological Association
• Rhode Island State Board of Psychology

Capella University

Featured Programs:
MS in General Psychology (Online)
MS in Child and Adolescent Development

Post University

Featured Programs:
BA in Psychology (Online)

Educational Programs and Possibilities

There are only seven accredited schools offering psychology degrees in Rhode Island. Of the seven, only the University of Rhode Island and Ivy League Brown University offer doctorate degree choices.

Kaplan University

Featured Programs:
BS Psychology (Online)

Northcentral University

Featured Programs:
MA in Health Psychology (Online)

Despite the limited options, a student of psychology can find affordable, high quality undergraduate and graduate education at smaller schools. Most students, who successfully complete coursework at these levels later find the University of Rhode Island to be the least competitive, while Brown holds the distinction as the most prestigious.

University of Phoenix

Featured Programs:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Psychology in Rhode Island Job Prospects

Featuring an extremely high concentration of psychologists, the employment market of Rhode Island is more plentiful than the education. The mean annual wage is $60,000 per year, but a relatively low cost of living makes it worthwhile.