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2023 Most Popular General Psychology Schools in Maryland

22 Colleges
$31,058 Avg Salary
$26,324 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Psychology 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular General Psychology Schools in Maryland ranking. This report analyzed 22 schools in Maryland to see which ones were the most popular 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.

Check out the psychology programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Maryland.

Our analysis found University of Maryland Global Campus to be the most popular school for general psychology students who want to pursue a degree in Maryland. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at UMGC accumulate an average of around $23,680 in student debt.

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#2

Towson University

Towson, MD

Out of the 22 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, psychology graduates from Towson take out $21,250 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $247, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 22 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at UMBC take out is $23,250. 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

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Schools in Maryland list. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Psychology majors at UMCP take out an average of $20,000 in student loans while working on their egree. 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

Out of the 22 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Salisbury University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Salisbury is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Salisbury.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at Salisbury accumulate an average of around $22,630 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $380.

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#6

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Schools in Maryland list. Loyola Maryland is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore.

Psychology majors at Loyola Maryland take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $861.

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Bowie State University 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 suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Bowie State University carry an average student debt load of $25,000. 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 ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Schools in Maryland list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Morgan State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, psychology graduates from Morgan State take out $32,000 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $193.

Full General Psychology at Morgan State University Report

#9

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD

Frostburg State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the suburb of Frostburg, Frostburg State is a public college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at Frostburg State accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.

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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 schools for general psychology students. It came in at #10 on the list. SMCM is a small public school located in the small suburb of St. Mary's City.

Psychology majors at SMCM take out an average of $25,367 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $430.

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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 22 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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