Experimental psychology is a research approach incorporating various psychological disciplines to better understand human behavior. Most undergraduate and graduate psychology students are required to complete experimental psychology courses to be better prepared to conduct research in their specialty. Experimental psychology is utilized to better understand human development, mental health, cognitive processes, and various other concepts.
Most experimental psychologists study general or a branch of psychology as undergraduates. They then typically complete graduate degree programs in experimental psychology. However, many experimental psychologists hold graduate degrees in general psychology or a related field. Experimental psychology master's degree programs typically take 2 years to complete. Most experimental psychologists who work as researchers at universities and other institutions hold doctorate degrees.
Students admitted to experimental psychology doctorate programs usually hold master's degrees in psychology. It usually requires 3 years of study to complete one of these programs. Once a program is finished, graduates begin their careers ready to conduct original research, analyze complex concepts, and present research conclusions in scholarly journals.
Educational programs in experimental psychology focus on the scientific study of behavior under experimental conditions and the analysis of controlled behavioral responses. Programs typically include in depth instruction in learning theory, psychological measurement, research design and experimental methods, analysis of cognitive and behavioral variables, statistical design and methods, and the conduct of specialized and large-scale studies.
The colleges, universities and schools below offer majors and degree programs in experimental psychology. To learn more about a specific school click on any of the links below.
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016-8001
| Phone Number: | (202) 885-1000 |
| Website: | www.american.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 13,093 (6,958 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20064
| Phone Number: | (202) 319-5000 |
| Website: | www.cua.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 2-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 7,230 (3,604 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
| Phone Number: | (989) 774-4000 |
| Website: | www.cmich.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Distant town |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 31,910 (22,414 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 23 to 1 |
Central Washington University
400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501
| Phone Number: | (509) 963-1111 |
| Website: | www.cwu.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree |
| Campus setting: | Distant town |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 12,944 (12,073 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 22 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.cwu.edu/~cwuadmis/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.cwu.edu/~finaid/ |
| Online Application: | www.applyweb.com/apply/cwu/index.html |
CUNY Brooklyn College
2900 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210
| Phone Number: | (718) 951-5000 |
| Website: | www.brooklyn.cuny.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate 2-year certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 21,299 (16,147 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
CUNY Graduate School and University Center
365 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10016
| Phone Number: | (212) 817-7000 |
| Website: | www.gc.cuny.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 7,145 (1,538 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
DePaul University
55 E Jackson, Chicago, IL 60604
| Phone Number: | (312) 362-8000 |
| Website: | www.depaul.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 28,967 (18,708 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
Eastern Washington University
526 5th Street, Cheney, WA 99004-2496
| Phone Number: | (509) 359-6200 |
| Website: | www.ewu.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree – other |
| Campus setting: | Finge town |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 14,627 (12,981 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 24 to 1 |
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
| Phone Number: | (561) 297-3000 |
| Website: | www.fau.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Small city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 35,086 (27,942 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 27 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.fau.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.fau.edu/finaid/ |
| Online Application: | www.fau.edu/admissions/Apply_Online.php |
Kent State University Kent Campus
Kent, OH 44242-0001
| Phone Number: | (330) 672-3000 |
| Website: | www.kent.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate 2-year certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 27,839 (21,046 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA 92350
| Phone Number: | (909) 558-1000 |
| Website: | www.llu.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate 2-year certificate Associate's degree 4-year certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree Doctor's degree – other |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 5,015 (1,576 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.llu.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.llu.edu/ssweb/finaid/ |
| Online Application: | www.llu.edu/apply/ |
Loyola University Chicago
1032 W. Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660
| Phone Number: | (773) 274-3000 |
| Website: | www.luc.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 18,094 (11,414 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
New York University
70 Washington Sq South, New York, NY 10012-1091
| Phone Number: | (212) 998-1212 |
| Website: | www.nyu.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree Doctor's degree – other |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 48,997 (24,325 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 7 to 1 |
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855
| Phone Number: | (906) 227-1000 |
| Website: | www.nmu.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate 2-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate |
| Campus setting: | Rural fringe community |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 11,186 (9,880 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 24 to 1 |
| Admissions: | webb.nmu.edu/Admissions/ |
| Financial Aid: | webb.nmu.edu/FinancialAid/ |
| Online Application: | webb.nmu.edu/Admissions/SiteSections/Apply/Appl… |
Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH 45701-2979
| Phone Number: | (740) 593-1000 |
| Website: | www.ohio.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Distant town |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 24,837 (19,288 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.ohio.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.ohio.edu/financialaid/ |
| Online Application: | www.applyweb.com/apply/ohiou/menu.html |
Paine College
1235 15th St, Augusta, GA 30901-3182
| Phone Number: | (706) 821-8200 |
| Website: | www.paine.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Midsize city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 1,047 (1,047 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.paine.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.paine.edu/offices/fiscal/financial-aid/defa… |
| Online Application: | www.paine.edu/admissions/apply.aspx |
Rochester Institute of Technology
1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623-5603
| Phone Number: | (585) 475-2411 |
| Website: | www.rit.edu/ |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate 2-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctor's degree – research/scholarship |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 18,975 (15,675 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.rit.edu/admission.html |
| Financial Aid: | www.rit.edu/emcs/financialaid/ |
| Online Application: | http://www.rit.edu/emcs/admissions/apply |
Seton Hall University
400 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079-2697
| Phone Number: | (973) 761-9000 |
| Website: | www.shu.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 10,843 (5,697 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.shu.edu/applying/undergraduate/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.shu.edu/offices/financial-aid-index.cfm |
| Online Application: | www.shu.edu/applying/undergraduate/apply.cfm |
St. John's University-New York
8000 Utopia Pky, Queens, NY 11439
| Phone Number: | (718) 990-6161 |
| Website: | www.stjohns.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate 2-year certificate Associate's degree 4-year certificate Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 22,553 (16,177 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.stjohns.edu/admission |
| Financial Aid: | www.stjohns.edu/services/financial |
| Online Application: | http://www.stjohns.edu/admission-aid/apply-st-johns-university |
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794
| Phone Number: | (631) 632-6000 |
| Website: | www.stonybrook.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate 2-year certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 29,036 (18,799 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.stonybrook.edu/sb/admissions.shtml |
| Financial Aid: | ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/finaid/ |
| Online Application: | www.stonybrook.edu/ugadmissions/applying/applyo… |
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244-5040
| Phone Number: | (315) 443-1870 |
| Website: | syr.edu/ |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Midsize city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 30,241 (23,229 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 21 to 1 |
The University of Texas at Dallas
800 West Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080-3021
| Phone Number: | (972) 883-2111 |
| Website: | www.utdallas.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Small city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 17,663 (10,782 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 25 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.utdallas.edu/enroll/index.php |
| Financial Aid: | www.utdallas.edu/student/finaid/ |
| Online Application: | www.utdallas.edu/enroll/apply/guide.php |
University of Iowa
101 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316
| Phone Number: | (319) 335-3500 |
| Website: | www.uiowa.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | 4-year certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Small city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 34,398 (23,319 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI 2881
| Phone Number: | (401) 874-1000 |
| Website: | www.uri.edu/ |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 19,200 (15,061 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.uri.edu/admission |
| Financial Aid: | www.uri.edu/es/menus/finaid.html |
| Online Application: | www.uri.edu/admission |
University of Rochester
203 Wallis Hall, Rochester, NY 14627-0011
| Phone Number: | (585) 275-8063 |
| Website: | www.rochester.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Midsize city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 10,491 (5,806 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 6 to 1 |
Physiological Psychology/psychobiology
SUNY at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222
| Phone Number: | (518) 442-3300 |
| Website: | www.albany.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree – research/scholarship |
| Campus setting: | Small city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 20,813 (14,959 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 20 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.albany.edu/admissions.php |
| Financial Aid: | www.albany.edu/financialaid/ |
| Online Application: | www.albany.edu/admissions.php |
Swarthmore College
500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
| Phone Number: | (610) 328-8000 |
| Website: | www.swarthmore.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 1,513 (1,513 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 7 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.swarthmore.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: | www.swarthmore.edu/financialaid.xml |
| Online Application: | www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Default.aspx |
The University of Texas at Tyler
3900 University Blvd, Tyler, TX 75799-6699
| Phone Number: | (903) 566-7000 |
| Website: | www.uttyler.edu/ |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree – research/scholarship |
| Campus setting: | Small city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 7,125 (5,597 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 20 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.go2uttyler.com/index.htm |
| Financial Aid: | www.uttyler.edu/financialaid/ |
| Online Application: | www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX?s_log… |
University of California-Los Angeles
405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1405
| Phone Number: | (310) 825-4321 |
| Website: | www.ucla.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 41,128 (28,905 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
| Phone Number: | (773) 702-1234 |
| Website: | www.uchicago.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 16,679 (5,160 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 7 to 1 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
| Phone Number: | (734) 764-1817 |
| Website: | www.umich.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Midsize city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 43,211 (26,730 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 7 to 1 |
Wesleyan University
237 High St, Middletown, CT 6459
| Phone Number: | (860) 685-2000 |
| Website: | www.wesleyan.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree – research/scholarship |
| Campus setting: | Small city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 3,460 (2,952 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.wesleyan.edu/admission |
| Financial Aid: | www.wesleyan.edu/finaid |
| Online Application: | www.commonapp.org/ |