About Psychology.org
Psychology has the potential to change countless lives, and the field continues to grow.
About Us
At Psychology.org, we strive to provide trustworthy and accessible information about psychology, counseling, and social work. We explore degree pathways, careers, professional issues, and regional laws concerning licensure.
Our goal is to make complex topics, such as educational pathways and licensure requirements, easier to navigate through clear and practical resources.
Why We’re Here
Interest in psychology, counseling, and social work continues to grow, yet career paths in these fields can still feel unclear. This is especially true amid new funding changes that directly affect students pursuing graduate and professional degrees.
As financial realities shift and guidance remains fragmented, students need clear, accessible resources to make informed decisions about their education and long-term career goals. Many communities across the country also continue to face shortages of qualified mental health professionals, increasing the need for a well-informed and prepared workforce.
We believe everyone should have access to trustworthy and clear information about advancing their education and career in psychology and related fields. By helping students better understand educational pathways, licensure requirements, and career opportunities, we hope to support the next generation of psychology, counseling, and social work professionals.
What You’ll Find
Whether you are just beginning to research programs or preparing for professional licensure, our goal is the same: to support you throughout your educational and career journey.
On our site, you will find career guides for psychology concentrations, articles on specialized degrees, lists of online programs, financial aid resources, information on state-specific licensure laws, and topical articles featuring expert interviews.
Our History
Psychology.org was founded in 1997 by William Palya, Ph.D., and Donald Walter, Ph.D. Since 2019, the site has been operated by Higher Education, a digital portfolio of education websites.
Over the years, Psychology.org has expanded its coverage beyond psychology to include counseling and social work, reflecting the connection between these fields within the broader mental health landscape.
The site has also evolved alongside changes in higher education, licensure requirements, and workforce needs, continuing to serve students, professionals, and lifelong learners seeking information about behavioral and mental health professions.
In 2024, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S experienced mental illness.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the job outlook for counselors to increase 17%.
Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors.
Our Editorial Process
Degree ranking pages are one of our site’s main offerings. We specialize in reviewing online programs and publish lists by degree type, including the best online counseling programs, the best master’s programs for social work, and the best online bachelor’s degree programs.
We create our rankings using data from reputable sources like the U.S. Department of Education. Our vetting process also includes a quality assurance team that assesses datasets for accuracy. Key factors include the school’s reputation, affordability, and academic quality. Our ranking methodology page goes into further detail about our factors and formulas.
Editorial Integrity
Our content is reviewed by Integrity Network contributors, who are clinical, forensic, and educational psychologists.
The Psychology.org team includes writers, editors, and contributing psychology students and professionals dedicated to helping you navigate the field. We follow a strict editorial process to ensure our content is up-to-date, factual, and relevant.
- Vetting: We assess writers, contributors, and reviewers for relevant experience. Our writers have backgrounds in education, journalism, or psychology, while on-page contributors and reviewers work in psychology or related fields.
- Fact-Checking: All pages are reviewed by our team before publishing to ensure the content is accurate and backed by reputable, primary sources. We regularly update our content to reflect the newest data as it becomes available.
- Page Review: Our Integrity Network contributors use their industry knowledge and experience to verify our content is true and comprehensive. Pages that have gone through this process include a reviewer byline.
Meet Our Team
Our team of writers, editors, and publishers is dedicated to providing the most relevant and accurate information that concerns the psychology, counseling, and social work disciplines.
Psychology.org Contributors
Our contributors include freelance writers and Integrity Network reviewers. They have backgrounds in psychology, healthcare, and education. All share a passion for psychology and helping others find their educational pathway.
Learn more about our Integrity Network members and contributors.
Our Policies
Transparency around how we make money is important to us. Psychology.org is an advertising-supported website. Featured partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. Advertising placements and sponsored content are clearly labeled throughout the site. Review our policies below for more information.
Get in Touch With Us
If you have a question or interest in contributing to Psychology.org, feel free to reach out to us at contact@support.psychology.org.