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2023 Best Psychology Schools in Indiana

30 Colleges
$32,386 Avg Salary
$27,226 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Psychology School for You

Psychology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Indiana. With 3,548 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Psychology Schools in Indiana ranking. This report analyzed 30 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Psychology Schools in Indiana

The colleges and universities below are the best for psychology majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Psychology Schools

#1

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

Our analysis found University of Notre Dame to be the best school for psychology students who want to pursue a degree in Indiana. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

On average, psychology graduates from Notre Dame take out $19,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Psychology at University of Notre Dame Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses is a great place for psychology students. Trine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Wayne.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Trine take out is $27,000.

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#3

DePauw University

Greencastle, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DePauw University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Psychology Schools in Indiana list. Located in the town of Greencastle, DePauw is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Psychology at DePauw University Report

#4

Franklin College

Franklin, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Franklin College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Psychology Schools in Indiana list. Franklin College of Indiana is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Franklin.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Franklin College of Indiana carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

Full Psychology at Franklin College Report

#5

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

The excellent programs at Purdue University Global helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best psychology schools in Indiana. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at Purdue University Global accumulate an average of around $49,813 in student debt.

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#6

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN

With a ranking of #6, Saint Mary’s College did quite well on this year’s best schools for psychology students. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, St. Mary's College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from St. Mary's College carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

Full Psychology at Saint Mary’s College Report

#7

University of Evansville

Evansville, IN

With a ranking of #7, University of Evansville did quite well on this year’s best schools for psychology students. UE is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Evansville.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at UE accumulate an average of around $25,499 in student debt.

Read full report on Psychology at University of Evansville

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for psychology students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at IUPUI accumulate an average of around $24,099 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $187.

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#9

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Ball State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in the small city of Muncie, Ball State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Psychology majors at Ball State take out an average of $24,000 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 $266.

Full Psychology at Ball State University Report

#10

Taylor University

Upland, IN

Taylor University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Psychology Schools in Indiana list. Taylor U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Upland.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Taylor U take out is $23,431.

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Best Psychology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 4,292
Ohio 4,871
Illinois 6,520
Wisconsin 2,695

Psychology Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Psychology 141,695
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 33,758
Child Development & Psychology 17,542
Other Psychology 2,683

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education 327,871
Social Sciences 205,984
Communication & Journalism 120,571
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 55,820
History 32,731

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 Nevit Dilmen.

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