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2023 Best General Psychology Schools in Ohio

43 Colleges
$28,460 Avg Salary
$26,214 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Psychology School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, general psychology was ranked 4th in Ohio. In fact, 3,937 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

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.

The Best General Psychology Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 43 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best General Psychology Schools in Ohio

The colleges and universities below are the best for psychology majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best General Psychology Schools

#1

Kenyon College

Gambier, OH

Our 2023 rankings named Kenyon College the best school in Ohio for general psychology students. Kenyon is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Gambier.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Kenyon take out is $18,987.

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Out of the 43 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at Ohio State accumulate an average of around $24,600 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $308, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at Miami University - Oxford helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best general psychology schools in Ohio. Located in the fringe town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Miami University - Oxford carry an average student debtload of $24,750. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $405, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oberlin College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best General Psychology Schools in Ohio list. Oberlin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Oberlin.

Psychology majors at Oberlin take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Baldwin Wallace University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best General Psychology Schools in Ohio list. Baldwin Wallace College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Berea.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at Baldwin Wallace College accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $266, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general psychology programs. Xavier is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cincinnati.

Psychology majors at Xavier take out an average of $26,928 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $311.

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#7

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH

Otterbein University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best General Psychology Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the suburb of Westerville, Otterbein is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at Otterbein accumulate an average of around $26,875 in student debt.

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#8

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH

The College of Wooster ranked #8 on this year’s Best General Psychology Schools in Ohio list. Located in the town of Wooster, Wooster College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Psychology majors at Wooster College take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#9

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

With a ranking of #9, University of Dayton did quite well on this year’s best schools for general psychology students. Located in the midsize city of Dayton, UDayton is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from UDayton carry an average student debtload of $25,700. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $380.

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#10

Lake Erie College

Painesville, OH

Lake Erie College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general psychology programs. Located in the large suburb of Painesville, LEC is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Psychology majors at LEC take out an average of $29,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best General Psychology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best General Psychology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,813
Illinois 3,656
Indiana 1,890
Wisconsin 2,230

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).
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