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2023 Most Popular Online General Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region

33 Colleges
$31,524 Avg Salary
$28,616 Avg Student Debt

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. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Online General Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 33 schools in the Plains States Region to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for psychology majors pursuing an online .

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Our 2023 rankings named Capella University the most popular online school in the Plains States Region for general psychology students. Capella University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Capella University take out is $43,195.

Full General Psychology at Capella University Report

#3

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Out of the 33 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kansas landed the # 3 spot on the list. KU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Lawrence.

On average, psychology graduates from KU take out $23,450 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $449, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Fort Hays State University is a great place for general psychology students pursuing an online degree. Located in the remote town of Hays, FHSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from FHSU carry an average student debtload of $30,912.

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#5

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Upper Iowa University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online General Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region list. UIU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Fayette.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at UIU accumulate an average of around $41,478 in student debt.

Read full report on General Psychology at Upper Iowa University

Southeast Missouri State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general psychology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, psychology graduates from Southeast Missouri State University take out $25,984 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $143.

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With a ranking of #7, Bemidji State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for general psychology students. Located in the remote town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Bemidji State University carry an average student debtload of $25,000.

Read full report on General Psychology at Bemidji State University

Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general psychology programs. Drury University - CCPS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield.

Psychology majors at Drury University - CCPS take out an average of $32,450 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read full report on General Psychology at Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies

#9

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general psychology programs. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public school with a large student population.

Psychology majors at St. Cloud State University take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read full report on General Psychology at Saint Cloud State University

Northwest Missouri State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online General Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Psychology majors at Northwest take out an average of $25,994 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $244.

Full General Psychology at Northwest Missouri State University Report

Explore the most popular online general psychology colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 2,009
Minnesota 3,142
Kansas 1,006
Iowa 1,272
Nebraska 664
North Dakota 298
South Dakota 272

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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 26 schools only.

  • 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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