2023 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast 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.
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 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 347 schools in the Southeast 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 Southeast Region
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Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in General Psychology
Our analysis found Florida International University to be the most popular school for general psychology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . FIU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Miami.
Women make up 82% of the psychology majors at the school.
Psychology majors at FIU take out an average of $21,682 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 $124.
Full General Psychology at Florida International University Report
Out of the 347 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the # 2 spot on the list. UCF is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Orlando.
About 81% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 19% are male.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at UCF take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,130. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $132.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.
Of the 1,332 students majoring in psychology at Liberty University, 20% are male and 80% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from Liberty University carry an average student debt load of $35,548. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $297, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on General Psychology at Liberty University
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Florida State University is a great place for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Florida State is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.
Of the 824 students majoring in psychology at Florida State, 17% are male and 83% are female.
On average, psychology graduates from Florida State take out $20,067 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 $175.
Read full report on General Psychology at Florida State University
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of South Florida - Main Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general psychology schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 761 students majoring in psychology at USF Tampa, 20% are male and 80% are female.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at USF Tampa take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,004. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $160.
Full General Psychology at University of South Florida - Main Campus Report
University of Florida ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 82% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 18% are male.
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.
Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. VCU is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Richmond.
About 81% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 19% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from VCU carry an average student debt load of $24,092. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $181, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full General Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University Report
University of Georgia landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. UGA is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Athens.
Of the 515 students majoring in psychology at UGA, 20% are male and 80% are female.
On average, psychology graduates from UGA take out $20,957 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 $210.
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With a ranking of #9, Kennesaw State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 444 students majoring in psychology at KSU Georgia, 18% are male and 82% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from KSU Georgia carry an average student debt load of $27,678. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $288.
Read full report on General Psychology at Kennesaw State University
Georgia 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 #10 on the list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 443 students majoring in psychology at Georgia State, 19% are male and 81% are female.
Psychology majors at Georgia State take out an average of $29,623 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 $132.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 78% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 22% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from UNC Charlotte carry an average student debt load of $24,696. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $179.
Read full report on General Psychology at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
With a ranking of #12, George Mason University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. GMU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.
Of the 371 students majoring in psychology at GMU, 23% are male and 77% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at GMU accumulate an average of around $22,392 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $191.
Old Dominion University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Old Dominion is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk.
Of the 336 students majoring in psychology at Old Dominion, 18% are male and 82% are female.
Psychology majors at Old Dominion take out an average of $27,424 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 $173.
Clemson University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 84% of the psychology majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from Clemson carry an average student debt load of $22,711. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $338, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #15, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 83% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 17% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from FAU carry an average student debt load of $19,485. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $192.
American Public University System came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.
About 66% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 34% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at American Military University accumulate an average of around $31,872 in student debt.
Appalachian State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Appalachian State is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Boone.
About 78% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 22% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at Appalachian State accumulate an average of around $21,019 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $204.
With a ranking of #18, The University of Alabama 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 Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 81% of the psychology majors at the school.
Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $765.
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North Carolina State University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 77% of the psychology majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at NC State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,086. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $191.
Read full report on General Psychology at North Carolina State University
Virginia Tech landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.
Of the 281 students majoring in psychology at Virginia Tech, 24% are male and 76% are female.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $416, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Georgia Southern University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. GaSou is a fairly large public school located in the town of Statesboro.
Women make up 84% of the psychology majors at the school.
On average, psychology graduates from GaSou take out $26,953 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $139, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on General Psychology at Georgia Southern University
Troy 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 #22 on the list. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Troy.
Of the 271 students majoring in psychology at TROY, 17% are male and 83% are female.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at TROY take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $33,106.
University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Virginia is a very large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.
Of the 263 students majoring in psychology at University of Virginia, 21% are male and 79% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from University of Virginia carry an average student debt load of $18,997. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $418.
Full General Psychology at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report
With a ranking of #24, University of Kentucky did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. UK is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lexington.
About 83% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 17% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from UK carry an average student debt load of $24,540. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $430.
With a ranking of #25, Saint Leo University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Saint Leo, St. Leo University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 248 students majoring in psychology at St. Leo University, 21% are male and 79% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from St. Leo University carry an average student debt load of $32,849. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $308, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Rest of the Top Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Remaining Award Winners
This list represents the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 347 different Southeast general psychology schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN |
| 52 | The University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL |
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for General Psychology students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV |
| 54 | Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| 55 | Radford University | Radford, VA |
| 56 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR |
| 57 | Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville, NC |
| 58 | Emory University | Atlanta, GA |
| 59 | Georgia Gwinnett College | Lawrenceville, GA |
| 60 | Valdosta State University | Valdosta, GA |
| 61 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC |
| 62 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Tallahassee, FL |
| 63 | University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg, VA |
| 64 | Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 65 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette, LA |
| 66 | Coastal Carolina University | Conway, SC |
| 67 | The University of Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| 68 | Regent University | Virginia Beach, VA |
| 69 | North Carolina Central University | Durham, NC |
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 |
Majors Related to Psychology
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.
- 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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