25 Best Psychology Programs in Arizona for 2025
Top State and Private Schools for Ambitious Students
Colleges Ranking Index by Rebellion Research
Below is a practical, Arizona focused list of 25 psychology programs. It mixes state universities, private universities, tribal colleges, and key community college pathways. Order is approximate and based on reputation, outcomes, and value from recent rankings and school data. Psychology Degree 411+2Psychology School Guide+2
Major public research universities
- Arizona State University, Tempe (Campus Immersion)
Flagship ASU psychology with BA and BS options, strong research and Times Higher Education global recognition in psychology. psychology.asu.edu+2Psychology Degree 411+2 - University of Arizona, Tucson
BA in Psychology and BS in Psychological Science, plus nationally ranked online and graduate programs. Psychology+2Psychology+2 - Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff
BA in Psychology and MA in Psychological Sciences, solid value and student support. Psychology Degree 411+1
Arizona based private universities
- Grand Canyon University, Phoenix
Multiple BS psychology tracks including general, forensic, and sport psychology; campus and online, strong focus on affordability. Grand Canyon University+2Grand Canyon University+2 - Prescott College, Prescott
BA in Psychology and Psychology and Human Development with social justice and experiential focus, plus distinctive counseling graduate programs. Prescott College+3Prescott College+3info.prescott.edu+3 - Arizona Christian University, Glendale
BS in Psychology grounded in APA learning goals and a Christian worldview. Arizona Christian University+1 - Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott
Offers psychology related study with human factors and performance focus; recognized in Arizona psychology school guides. Psychology School Guide+1 - Ottawa University Arizona (OUAZ), Surprise
BA in Psychology and Applied Psychology plus school psychology graduate options at the Surprise campus. ottawa.edu+3ottawa.edu+3ottawa.edu+3 - University of Arizona Global Campus, Chandler and online
Public online university affiliated with UA, offers a fully online BA in Psychology. UAGC+1 - University of Phoenix, Arizona
Large Arizona based system offering online and campus psychology degrees for working adults. franklin.edu+1
Public and tribal colleges with bachelor psychology
- Diné College, Tsaile
BA in Psychology emphasizing Navajo psychology, community resilience, and indigenous research methods. Dine College -+2Dine College -+2 - Arizona State University, West campus
ASU West offers psychology as part of its campuses under the ASU umbrella, with access to ASU research resources. Psychology Degree Guide+2psychology.asu.edu+2 - Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus
Polytechnic students access ASU psychology offerings and applied behavioral science paths. Psychology Degree Guide+1 - ASU Online and Digital Immersion
ASU’s fully online BA and BS in Psychology serve Arizona and national students with flexible formats. ASU Online+2ASU Online+2 - University of Arizona Online
UA’s online BA in Psychology mirrors on campus rigor and ranks among top online psychology bachelor programs. University of Arizona Online+2Psychology+2
Arizona focused online provider
- Herzing University, psychology for Arizona residents
Online BS in Psychology marketed specifically to Arizona residents who want flexible behavioral health training. Herzing University+1
Community and regional colleges with strong psych pathways
These schools primarily grant associate degrees or related bachelor degrees, but are important low cost pipelines into ASU, UA, NAU, or online psychology programs. Psychology Degree Guide+2Eastern Arizona College+2
- Arizona Western College, Yuma
- Chandler Gilbert Community College, Chandler
- Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher (AA Psychology transfer pathway) Eastern Arizona College
- Maricopa Community Colleges, South Mountain CC BS in Behavioral Sciences (psych oriented bachelor) Maricopa Community Colleges+1
- Phoenix College, Maricopa system, psychology transfer focus Maricopa Community Colleges
- Mesa Community College, Maricopa system, psychology transfer focus
- Glendale Community College, Maricopa system, psychology transfer focus
- Pima Community College, Tucson, psychology transfer options
- Coconino Community College, Flagstaff, psychology and behavioral science transfer tracks
High value source links
Best psychology schools in Arizona overview
https://www.psychologydegree411.com/schools/arizona/ Psychology Degree 411
Accredited psychology colleges in Arizona
https://www.psychologyschoolguide.net/psychology-colleges-arizona/ Psychology School Guide
Niche ranking of best Arizona colleges for psychology
https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-colleges-for-psychology/s/arizona/ Niche
Arizona State University Department of Psychology
https://psychology.asu.edu/ psychology.asu.edu
University of Arizona psychology programs
https://psychology.arizona.edu/ Psychology
Grand Canyon University psychology degrees
https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/psychology Grand Canyon University
