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Research advances innovation.

Psychologists study the nature and development of human behavior by individuals and groups. This positions psychology as a “hub” science in which research advances drive innovation in many other disciplines. Our department embraces this approach in our portfolio of research.

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Our Research is Influential.

The University of Pittsburgh ranks amongst the very best global universities for scientific impact in psychology research. This ranking reflects our high amount of research activity and the recognition it receives within the scientific community. More broadly, the university and city as a whole are strong hubs for research activity.

Clinical Psych ranked 8th by USNews.

Clinical Psych ranked 8th by USNews. Our Clinical Psychology PhD program was ranked 8th in the US by USNews as of 2020. (1)

PhD ranked 39th by USNews.

PhD ranked 39th by USNews. Our PhD program in Psychology was ranked 39th in the US by USNews as of 2020. (2)

PhD in the range 9th-49th by NRC.

PhD in the range 9th-49th by NRC. Our PhD program in Psychology was ranked in the range of 9th-49th by The National Research Council of the National Academies regression model (R) as of 2011. (3)

Pitt ranked 19th in the US, 30th internationally, in Health Sciences.

Pitt ranked 19th in the US, 30th internationally, in Health Sciences. The University of Pittsburgh was ranked 19th in the US, 30th internationally, among leading health science institutions, by SpringerNature in 2024. (4)

Pitt ranked 32nd in the US, 86th internationally.

Pitt ranked 32nd in the US, 86th internationally. The University of Pittsburgh was ranked 32nd in the US, 86th internationally, by SpringerNature in 2024. (5)

Pitt ranked 141st globally by Times Higher Education.

Pitt ranked 141st globally by Times Higher Education. The University of Pittsburgh was ranked 141st in the world by the Times Higher Education in partnership with Elsevier for 2025. (6)

Pittsburgh ranked 16th in US, 65th internationally, for science cities.

Pittsburgh ranked 16th in US, 65th internationally, for science cities. The City of Pittsburgh was ranked 16th in the US, 65th internationally, among leading science cities, by SpringerNature in 2024. (7)