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2023 Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

235 Colleges
$28,669 Avg Salary
$26,495 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 141,695 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, general psychology is the #4 most popular major in the United States.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 235 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

Check out the psychology bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in General Psychology

#1

Elon University

Elon, NC

Our 2023 rankings named Elon University the best school in the Southeast Region for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Elon is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elon.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Military Institute. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. VMI is a small public school located in the distant town of Lexington.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means American Public University System is a great place for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at American Military University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $31,872.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Randolph - Macon College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Randolph - Macon is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ashland.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. University of Virginia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.

On average, psychology graduates from University of Virginia take out $18,997 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $418.

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#6

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. GMU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at GMU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,392. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $191.

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Sewanee - The University of the South did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#8

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

On average, psychology graduates from Vanderbilt take out $16,101 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#9

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University ranked #9 on this year’s Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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Citadel Military College of South Carolina did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. The Citadel is a small public school located in the midsize city of Charleston.

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#11

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Emory University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Psychology majors at Emory take out an average of $18,251 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#12

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $416, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#13

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Psychology majors at UF take out an average of $17,570 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $232, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Central Florida landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. UCF is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Orlando.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from UCF carry an average student debtload of $23,130. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $132.

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#15

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Old Dominion is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Old Dominion take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,424. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $173.

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#16

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from JMU carry an average student debtload of $20,960. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $358.

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#17

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at KSU Georgia accumulate an average of around $27,678 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $288.

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#18

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. CNU is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Newport News.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $481.

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#19

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Clemson take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,711. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $338, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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North Carolina State University ranked #20 on this year’s Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a very large student population.

Psychology majors at NC State take out an average of $20,086 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $191.

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#21

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

Tulane University of Louisiana landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Tulane is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from Tulane carry an average student debtload of $19,600.

Read full report on General Psychology at Tulane University of Louisiana

#22

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC

With a ranking of #22, Wofford College did quite well on this year’s best schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Spartanburg, Wofford is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on General Psychology at Wofford College

#23

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

With a ranking of #23, University of Georgia did quite well on this year’s best schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. UGA is a very large public school located in the city of Athens.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at UGA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,957. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $210.

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#24

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

With a ranking of #24, William & Mary did quite well on this year’s best schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.

On average, psychology graduates from William & Mary take out $18,356 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#25

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Georgia State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,623. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $132.

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Rest of the Top Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

#26

Belmont University

Nashville, TN
#27

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY
#29

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL
#30

Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA
#31

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA
#32

Furman University

Greenville, SC
#33

King University

Bristol, TN
#34

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA
#35

Harding University

Searcy, AR

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for General Psychology students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
36 Lipscomb University Nashville, TN
37 Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV
38 Troy University Troy, AL
39 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
40 University of South Florida - Main Campus Tampa, FL
41 Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA
42 Radford University Radford, VA
43 University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL
44 University of Louisville Louisville, KY
45 Campbell University Buies Creek, NC
46 University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA
47 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL

Best General Psychology Colleges by State

Explore the best general psychology schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 3,544
Virginia 5,413
North Carolina 3,412
Florida 8,073
Tennessee 1,743
Kentucky 1,417
South Carolina 1,372
Louisiana 1,601
Arkansas 981
Alabama 1,571
Mississippi 1,069
West Virginia 924

One of 3 majors within the area of study, general psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Psychology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 33,758
Child Development & Psychology 17,542
Other Psychology 2,683

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to BruceBlaus.

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