Best Online Master’s in Psychology Programs for 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic helped highlight the importance of personal health and wellbeing. A master’s degree in psychology is a necessary step for people who are interested in becoming a psychologist after completing a doctorate degree, or it can qualify you for a growing number of other career opportunities. And an online program offers flexibility to build your interpersonal skill set and advance your degree—while still working. Fortune ranked nine online master’s degree programs in psychology. This ranking was last updated May 2022.

1. Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA

Applicants to Pepperdine University's online master’s degree program in psychology must submit two letters of recommendation, though a GRE score isn't required as part of the application. The TOEFL is required for applicants whose native language is not English and who didn't earn the equivalent of a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree in the U.S. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA among incoming students accepted to this program was 3.26. The acceptance rate for the program was 71% for the 2020-2021 year, and students must complete between 36 to 48 credits to graduate.

Tuition	$40,800.00
Acceptance rate	71%
Average undergraduate GPA	3.26
Credits required to graduate	36
Enrollment	309

2. Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Applicants to Ball State University’s online master’s degree program in psychology aren't required to submit GRE scores, but the application process does require two letters of recommendation. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA among incoming students accepted to this program was 3.51. Prospective international students are required to submit TOEFL scores. The acceptance rate for the program was 76% for the 2020-2021 year, and students must complete 33 credits to graduate.

Tuition	$21,086.00
Acceptance rate	76%
Average undergraduate GPA	3.51
Credits required to graduate	33
Enrollment	23

3. Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University’s online master’s degree program in psychology doesn't require applicants to submit GRE scores, but people with a college GPA of less than 3.0 are encouraged to submit a score. Three letters of recommendation are required. Prospective international students are required to submit TOEFL scores unless they have received a degree in the last two years from a U.S. college or university. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA among incoming students accepted to this program was 3.43. The acceptance rate for the program was 68% for the 2020-2021 year, and students must complete 38 credits to graduate.

Tuition	$12,240.00
Acceptance rate	68%
Average undergraduate GPA	3.43
Credits required to graduate	38
Enrollment	32

4. Keiser University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Keiser University’s online master’s degree program in psychology doesn't require applicants to submit GRE scores, but applicants can submit a score if their undergraduate GPA is lower than 3.0 to strengthen their application. No letters of recommendation are required. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA among incoming students accepted to this program was 3.2. The acceptance rate for the program was 54% for the 2020-2021 year, and students must complete 36 credits to graduate.

Tuition	$22,500.00
Acceptance rate	54%
Average undergraduate GPA	3.2
Credits required to graduate	36
Enrollment	29

5. Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University’s online master’s degree program in psychology doesn't require applicants to submit GRE scores or letters of recommendation. Prospective international students are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA among incoming students accepted to this program was 3.23. The acceptance rate for the program was 71% for the 2020-2021 year, and students must complete 39 credits to graduate.

Tuition	$12,510.00
Acceptance rate	71%
Average undergraduate GPA	3.23
Credits required to graduate	39
Enrollment	146

6. Divine Mercy University

Sterling, VA

GRE scores aren't required for applicants to Divine Mercy University’s online master’s degree program in psychology, but GRE scores are accepted for candidates who want to make their application more competitive. Prospective students must submit two letters of recommendation and applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit an English proficiency test. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA among incoming students accepted to this program was 3.2. The acceptance rate for the program was 71% for the 2020-2021 year, and students must complete 33 credits to graduate.

Tuition	24,430
Acceptance rate	71%
Average undergraduate GPA	3.2
Credits required to graduate	33
Enrollment	134

7. Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX

Applicants to Angelo State University’s online master’s degree program in psychology aren't required to submit GRE scores or letters of recommendation. Prospective students whose native language is not English are required to submit an English proficiency test. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA among incoming students accepted to this program was 3.41. The acceptance rate for the program was 96% for the 2020-2021 year, and students must complete 36 credits to graduate.

Tuition	$7,034.00
Acceptance rate	96%
Average undergraduate GPA	3.41
Credits required to graduate	36
Enrollment	53

8. Golden Gate University

San Francisco, CA

GRE scores aren't required to apply to Golden Gate University’s online master’s degree program in psychology, and no letters of recommendation are required of applicants, either. The TOEFL is required for international students. The acceptance rate for the program was 79% for the 2020-2021 year, and students must complete 60 credits to graduate.

Tuition	$1,090 per credit
Acceptance rate	79%
Average undergraduate GPA	DNP
Credits required to graduate	60
Enrollment	159

9. University of Louisiana–Monroe

Monroe, LA

At the University of Louisiana--Monroe, GRE scores aren't required to apply to the university’s online master’s degree program in psychology, but GRE scores are considered if an applicant’s undergraduate GPA is below 3.0. No letters of recommendation are required. The TOEFL is required for international students. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA among incoming students accepted to this program was 3.1. The acceptance rate for the program was 94% for the 2020-2021 year, and students must complete 36 credits to graduate.