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2023 Most Popular General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region

251 Colleges
$30,275 Avg Salary
$26,779 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Psychology 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.

The Most Popular General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 251 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for psychology majors pursuing a .

Our analysis found Ohio State University - Main Campus to be the most popular school for general psychology students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Psychology majors at Ohio State take out an average of $24,600 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $308.

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Out of the 251 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Chicago landed the # 2 spot on the list. UIC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Chicago.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from UIC carry an average student debt load of $19,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $244.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Madison is a great place for general psychology students. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at UW - Madison take out is $21,202. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $281.

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#4

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

The excellent programs at Michigan State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best general psychology schools in the Great Lakes Region . Michigan State is a very large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Michigan State take out is $26,564. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $396, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at Kent State University at Kent helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best general psychology schools in the Great Lakes Region . Kent State is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Kent.

Psychology majors at Kent State take out an average of $25,909 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $213, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Wayne State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Detroit.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at Wayne State accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $171.

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Loyola University Chicago did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general psychology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Loyola Chicago take out is $25,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $721, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #8, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general psychology students. UC is a very large public school located in the large city of Cincinnati.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at UC accumulate an average of around $22,250 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $322.

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#9

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at Central Michigan accumulate an average of around $28,251 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.

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Miami University - Oxford landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general psychology programs. Located in the fringe town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, psychology graduates from Miami University - Oxford take out $24,750 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $405.

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With a ranking of #11, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general psychology students. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at UWM accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $195, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#12

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

With a ranking of #12, Cleveland State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general psychology students. Cleveland State University is a large public school located in the city of Cleveland.

Psychology majors at Cleveland State University take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $138.

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Grand Valley State University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general psychology programs. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Psychology majors at GVSU take out an average of $26,229 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $209, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at OHIO Athens accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $278, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #15, Northern Illinois University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general psychology students. NIU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from NIU carry an average student debt load of $25,302. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $206.

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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at IUPUI take out is $24,099. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $187, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#17

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general psychology students. It came in at #17 on the list. Eastern Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti.

Psychology majors at Eastern Michigan take out an average of $30,065 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $136.

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With a ranking of #18, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general psychology students. UW - La Crosse is a large public school located in the city of La Crosse.

On average, psychology graduates from UW - La Crosse take out $21,500 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 $180.

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#19

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

DePaul University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at DePaul take out is $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $509, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general psychology programs. SIUE is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Edwardsville.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at SIUE take out is $25,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $288, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#21

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Ball State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at Ball State accumulate an average of around $24,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $266.

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#22

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general psychology programs. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Psychology majors at Oakland take out an average of $26,008 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $200.

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Illinois State University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the suburb of Normal.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Illinois State take out is $19,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $342.

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University of Michigan - Dearborn landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general psychology programs. Located in the city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Psychology majors at UM Dearborn take out an average of $30,949 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $162, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UW - Green Bay is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at UW - Green Bay accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $101, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#28

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL
#30

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN
#31

Indiana University - East

Richmond, IN
#33

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI
#34

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI
#36

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN
#37

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for General Psychology students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
38 Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL
39 Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL
39 University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
39 University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Whitewater, WI
39 Governors State University University Park, IL
43 Hope College Holland, MI
43 Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH
45 Roosevelt University Chicago, IL
45 University of Michigan - Flint Flint, MI
47 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN
48 University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI
49 University of Toledo Toledo, OH
50 University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI

Best General Psychology Colleges by State

Explore the best general psychology colleges 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

One of 3 majors within the area of study, general psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.

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.

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