2023 Best Psychology Schools in Louisiana
Finding the Best Psychology School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, psychology was ranked 7th in Louisiana. In fact, 1,704 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. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Psychology Schools in Louisiana ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Louisiana to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Psychology Schools in Louisiana
The following schools top our list of the Best Psychology Colleges.
Top 10 Best Psychology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Tulane University of Louisiana the best school in Louisiana for psychology students. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Psychology majors at Tulane take out an average of $22,250 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means McNeese State University is a great place for psychology students. Located in the small city of Lake Charles, McNeese is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Psychology majors at McNeese take out an average of $24,750 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent programs at University of Louisiana at Monroe helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best psychology schools in Louisiana. ULM is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Monroe.
After completing their degree, psychology graduates from ULM carry an average student debtload of $26,833. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $89, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a great place for psychology students. Louisiana State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge.
On average, psychology graduates from Louisiana State University take out $20,737 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $400, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Xavier University of Louisiana. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Psychology Schools in Louisiana list. XULA is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans.
While working on their degree, psychology majors at XULA accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $522, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranked #6 on this year’s Best Psychology Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the town of Natchitoches, NSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at NSU take out is $27,083.
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Nicholls State University 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 Thibodaux, Nicholls State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
On average, psychology graduates from Nicholls State University take out $21,212 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Loyola University New Orleans 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 New Orleans, Loyola New Orleans is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, psychology graduates from Loyola New Orleans take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of New Orleans came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Schools in Louisiana ranking. UNO is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of New Orleans.
Psychology majors at UNO take out an average of $23,750 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Psychology Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the small city of Hammond, Southeastern is a public school with a large student population.
After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Southeastern carry an average student debtload of $23,625.
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Explore all the Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3,751 |
| West Virginia | 967 |
| Florida | 10,298 |
| Virginia | 6,922 |
| Arkansas | 1,022 |
| Mississippi | 1,234 |
| South Carolina | 1,890 |
| Tennessee | 2,474 |
| Alabama | 1,923 |
| Kentucky | 2,326 |
| Georgia | 4,367 |
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Psychology Related Rankings by Major
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 Related Majors
| 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 18 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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