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    Master of Arts in Psychology

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    New Haven, USMAIn-person2 years
    $100,396.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    15
    Cohort
    students
    $105.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Psychology at Yale University is a 2-year, in-person MA program based in New Haven, US. Tuition is $100,396.

    About the program

    Graduate training in psychology focusing on clinical, cognitive, developmental, neuroscience, and social/personality areas, emphasizing research training for academic and applied settings.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE scores are not required; optional to submit. No minimum scores specified.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL or IELTS required for non-native English speakers unless exempt (undergrad degree in English for 3 years). No minimum total score specified; incoming doctoral students with TOEFL Speaking <=25 or IELTS Speaking <=7.5 must do Summer English program.
    IELTS
    required
    Min TOEFL or IELTS required for non-native English speakers unless exempt (undergrad degree in English for 3 years). No minimum total score specified; incoming doctoral students with TOEFL Speaking <=25 or IELTS Speaking <=7.5 must do Summer English program.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Psychology at Yale University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Psychology at Yale University is $100,396.
    Is Master of Arts in Psychology at Yale University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Psychology at Yale University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Psychology at Yale University take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Psychology at Yale University is structured around 2 years.
    How large is the Master of Arts in Psychology at Yale University cohort?
    Master of Arts in Psychology at Yale University typically enrolls around 15 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in Psychology at Yale University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in Psychology at Yale University: 12 months OPT (US)