2023 Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Psychology School for You
In 2020-2021, 195,678 psychology students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #8 most popular in the country.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 257 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for psychology majors pursuing a .
Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools in Psychology
Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for psychology students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
On average, psychology graduates from Duke take out $11,805 in student loans while working on their degree.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Elon University is a great place for psychology students. Elon is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Elon.
After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Elon carry an average student debtload of $21,625.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Virginia Military Institute is a great place for psychology students. VMI is a small public school located in the town of Lexington.
Psychology majors at VMI take out an average of $20,250 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Psychology at Virginia Military Institute
Out of the 257 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Randolph - Macon College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Randolph - Macon is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Ashland.
On average, psychology graduates from Randolph - Macon take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is a great place for psychology students. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
George Mason University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best psychology programs. GMU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.
While working on their degree, psychology majors at GMU accumulate an average of around $21,500 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.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for psychology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
On average, psychology graduates from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on Psychology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Sewanee - The University of the South ranked #8 on this year’s Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, psychology graduates from Sewanee take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Psychology at Sewanee - The University of the South Report
University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for psychology students. It came in at #9 on the list. University of Virginia is a very large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.
Psychology majors at University of Virginia take out an average of $19,899 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $418, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Psychology at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report
Vanderbilt University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for psychology students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
While working on their degree, psychology majors at Vanderbilt accumulate an average of around $17,687 in student debt.
American Public University System came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.
Psychology majors at American Military University take out an average of $31,263 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Psychology at American Public University System
Wake Forest University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Wake Forest University take out is $20,500.
Emory University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
While working on their degree, psychology majors at Emory accumulate an average of around $19,689 in student debt.
Florida Institute of Technology landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best psychology programs. Located in the city of Melbourne, Florida Tech is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Florida Tech take out is $31,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $469.
With a ranking of #15, Virginia Tech did quite well on this year’s best schools for psychology students. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.
After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Virginia Tech carry an average student debtload of $24,474. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $416, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of Central Florida came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UCF is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Orlando.
On average, psychology graduates from UCF take out $21,250 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 $132.
Old Dominion University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Old Dominion is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.
Psychology majors at Old Dominion take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $173.
Kennesaw State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at KSU Georgia take out is $26,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $288, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #19, Christopher Newport University did quite well on this year’s best schools for psychology students. CNU is a small public school located in the city of Newport News.
Psychology majors at CNU take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $481, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #20, University of Georgia did quite well on this year’s best schools for psychology students. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Athens.
On average, psychology graduates from UGA take out $21,552 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 $210.
Montreat College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Montreat, Montreat College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, psychology majors at Montreat College accumulate an average of around $29,000 in student debt.
With a ranking of #22, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well on this year’s best schools for psychology students. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, psychology graduates from UNC Chapel Hill take out $15,900 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $381.
Read full report on Psychology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
With a ranking of #23, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for psychology students. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, psychology majors at UF accumulate an average of around $16,599 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $232, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #24, Clemson University did quite well on this year’s best schools for psychology students. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Clemson take out is $23,250. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $338.
With a ranking of #25, James Madison University did quite well on this year’s best schools for psychology students. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, psychology majors at JMU accumulate an average of around $23,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $358.
Rest of the Top Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Furman University | Greenville, SC |
| 40 | Hodges University | Naples, FL |
| 41 | King University | Bristol, TN |
| 42 | University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg, VA |
| 43 | Harding University | Searcy, AR |
| 44 | Christian Brothers University | Memphis, TN |
| 45 | Shepherd University | Shepherdstown, WV |
| 46 | Middle Georgia State University | Macon, GA |
| 47 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
| 48 | University of Florida-Online | Gainesville, FL |
| 49 | Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL |
| 50 | University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL |
| 51 | University of Louisville | Louisville, KY |
Best Psychology Colleges by State
Explore the best psychology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3,751 |
| West Virginia | 967 |
| South Carolina | 1,890 |
| Florida | 10,298 |
| Virginia | 6,922 |
| Arkansas | 1,022 |
| Mississippi | 1,234 |
| Louisiana | 1,704 |
| Alabama | 1,923 |
| Kentucky | 2,326 |
| Georgia | 4,367 |
| Tennessee | 2,474 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Psychology
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Psychology
| 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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