2023 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
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.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 229 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Psychology program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for psychology majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 25 Most Popular Great Lakes Region Schools for a Bachelor's in General Psychology
Our analysis found Ohio State University - Main Campus to be the most popular school for general psychology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 635 students majoring in psychology at Ohio State, 26% are male and 74% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at Ohio State accumulate an average of around $23,378 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $308.
Read full report on General Psychology at Ohio State University - Main Campus
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Illinois at Chicago is a great place for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. UIC is a very large public school located in the large city of Chicago.
Women make up 74% of the psychology majors at the school.
Psychology majors at UIC take out an average of $19,397 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 $244.
Read full report on General Psychology at University of Illinois at Chicago
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Madison helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general psychology schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 447 students majoring in psychology at UW - Madison, 19% are male and 81% are female.
On average, psychology graduates from UW - Madison take out $19,985 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 $281.
Out of the 229 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Michigan State is a very large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.
Women make up 81% of the psychology majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at Michigan State accumulate an average of around $25,796 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $396, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kent State University at Kent. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Kent State is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Kent.
About 86% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 14% are male.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Kent State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,714. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $213, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Wayne State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Wayne State is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit.
About 80% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 20% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at Wayne State accumulate an average of around $28,682 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $171.
Loyola University Chicago ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Women make up 83% of the psychology majors at the school.
On average, psychology graduates from Loyola Chicago take out $22,986 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $721, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #8, Central Michigan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Central Michigan is a large public school located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant.
About 81% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 19% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at Central Michigan accumulate an average of around $30,368 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 $191.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Cincinnati.
Women make up 80% of the psychology majors at the school.
On average, psychology graduates from UC take out $27,816 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 $322.
Read full report on General Psychology at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
Grand Valley State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public school with a very large student population.
About 81% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 19% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at GVSU accumulate an average of around $25,912 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $209, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Miami University - Oxford did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public school with a large student population.
About 75% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 25% are male.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Miami University - Oxford take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,973. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $405.
Read full report on General Psychology at Miami University - Oxford
Ohio University - Athens Campus ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 232 students majoring in psychology at OHIO Athens, 21% are male and 79% are female.
On average, psychology graduates from OHIO Athens take out $24,315 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $278, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full General Psychology at Ohio University - Athens Campus Report
With a ranking of #13, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 79% of the psychology majors at the school.
On average, psychology graduates from UWM take out $27,861 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $195, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full General Psychology at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Report
Cleveland State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Cleveland State University is a large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.
About 80% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 20% are male.
Psychology majors at Cleveland State University take out an average of $27,686 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $138.
Full General Psychology at Cleveland State University Report
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public school with a very large student population.
About 77% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 23% are male.
Psychology majors at IUPUI take out an average of $24,556 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $187, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UW - La Crosse is a fairly large public school located in the small city of La Crosse.
Women make up 87% of the psychology majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at UW - La Crosse accumulate an average of around $20,666 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 $180.
Full General Psychology at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Report
Eastern Michigan University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Eastern Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti.
About 80% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 20% are male.
Psychology majors at Eastern Michigan take out an average of $31,497 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 $136.
DePaul University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
About 81% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 19% are male.
Psychology majors at DePaul take out an average of $27,323 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $509, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #19, Northern Illinois University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. NIU is a large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb.
About 74% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 26% are male.
On average, psychology graduates from NIU take out $25,553 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $206.
Read full report on General Psychology at Northern Illinois University
Ball State University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Located in the small city of Muncie, Ball State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 79% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 21% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at Ball State accumulate an average of around $22,153 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $266.
Read full report on General Psychology at Ball State University
With a ranking of #21, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - Green Bay is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Green Bay.
Of the 168 students majoring in psychology at UW - Green Bay, 14% are male and 86% are female.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at UW - Green Bay take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,836. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $101, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Oakland University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public school with a large student population.
About 86% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 14% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from Oakland carry an average student debt load of $26,936. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $200.
Read full report on General Psychology at Oakland University
With a ranking of #23, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. SIUE is a large public school located in the large suburb of Edwardsville.
About 77% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 23% are male.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at SIUE take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,114. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $288, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on General Psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
University of Michigan - Dearborn landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 82% of the psychology majors at the school.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $162, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on General Psychology at University of Michigan - Dearborn
Illinois State University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the midsize suburb of Normal.
Of the 155 students majoring in psychology at Illinois State, 21% are male and 79% are female.
When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $342.
Read full report on General Psychology at Illinois State University
Rest of the Top Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Northeastern Illinois University | Chicago, IL |
| 36 | University of Wisconsin - Whitewater | Whitewater, WI |
| 36 | Eastern Illinois University | Charleston, IL |
| 38 | Hope College | Holland, MI |
| 39 | University of Michigan - Flint | Flint, MI |
| 40 | Indiana State University | Terre Haute, IN |
| 41 | Roosevelt University | Chicago, IL |
| 41 | University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN |
| 41 | Governors State University | University Park, IL |
| 44 | University of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN |
| 45 | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale, IL |
Best General Psychology Colleges by State
Explore the best general psychology schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,813 |
| Ohio | 3,937 |
| Illinois | 3,656 |
| Indiana | 1,890 |
| Wisconsin | 2,230 |
Majors Related to Psychology
One of 3 majors within the area of study, general psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.
- 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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