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2023 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland

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

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

Out of the majors we analyze each year, general psychology was ranked 5th in Maryland. In fact, 2,523 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Maryland to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Psychology program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Maryland Global Campus the most popular school in Maryland for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public college with a very large student population.

About 76% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 24% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from UMGC carry an average student debt load of $27,007.

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#2

Towson University

Towson, MD

Out of the 21 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 81% of the psychology majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at Towson accumulate an average of around $21,236 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $247, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full General Psychology at Towson University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - Baltimore County. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 77% of the psychology majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at UMBC accumulate an average of around $23,706 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $263.

Full General Psychology at University of Maryland - Baltimore County Report

Out of the 21 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 356 students majoring in psychology at UMCP, 22% are male and 78% are female.

Psychology majors at UMCP take out an average of $19,126 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 $431.

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#5

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Salisbury University is a great place for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Salisbury is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Salisbury.

Of the 156 students majoring in psychology at Salisbury, 17% are male and 83% are female.

On average, psychology graduates from Salisbury take out $21,097 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 $380.

Full General Psychology at Salisbury University Report

#6

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Loyola Maryland is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Baltimore.

Of the 84 students majoring in psychology at Loyola Maryland, 13% are male and 87% are female.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Loyola Maryland take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,079. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $861.

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Bowie State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 87% of the psychology majors at the school.

Psychology majors at Bowie State University take out an average of $27,161 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 $284.

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#8

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Morgan State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 71 students majoring in psychology at Morgan State, 11% are male and 89% are female.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $193.

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#9

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD

Frostburg State University 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 #9 on the list. Located in the small suburb of Frostburg, Frostburg State is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 86% of the psychology majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from Frostburg State carry an average student debt load of $23,670.

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#10

St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, MD

St Mary’s College of Maryland 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 #10 on the list. SMCM is a small public school located in the small suburb of St. Mary's City.

Women make up 85% of the psychology majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at SMCM take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,227. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $430.

Full General Psychology at St Mary’s College of Maryland Report

Best General Psychology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 4,843
New York 10,965
New Jersey 3,346
District of Columbia 437
Delaware 191

General Psychology is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.

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 21 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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