2023 Best Psychology Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Psychology School for You
In 2020-2021, psychology students earned 1,234 degrees and certificates from a Mississippi school, making the subject the 7th in the state.
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 can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Best Psychology Schools in Mississippi ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Mississippi to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Psychology Schools in Mississippi
The following schools top our list of the Best Psychology Colleges.
Top 10 Best Psychology Schools
Our analysis found Blue Mountain College to be the best school for psychology students who want to pursue a degree in Mississippi. Located in the rural area of Blue Mountain, Blue Mountain College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Psychology majors at Blue Mountain College take out an average of $24,386 in student loans while working on their egree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mississippi State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Psychology Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, psychology graduates from Mississippi State take out $26,500 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $230.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Belhaven University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Psychology Schools in Mississippi list. Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Jackson.
On average, psychology graduates from Belhaven take out $34,146 in student loans while working on their degree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Mississippi. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Psychology Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Ole Miss carry an average student debtload of $23,748. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $472, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Southern Mississippi. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Psychology Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public college with a large student population.
Psychology majors at Southern Miss take out an average of $22,685 in student loans while working on their egree.
With a ranking of #6, Mississippi College did quite well on this year’s best schools for psychology students. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton.
While working on their degree, psychology majors at MC accumulate an average of around $24,095 in student debt.
With a ranking of #7, William Carey University did quite well on this year’s best schools for psychology students. William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.
While working on their degree, psychology majors at William Carey University accumulate an average of around $30,351 in student debt.
Jackson State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Jackson State take out is $31,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $183.
Mississippi University for Women came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Schools in Mississippi ranking. MUW is a small public school located in the remote town of Columbus.
After completing their degree, psychology graduates from MUW carry an average student debtload of $31,000.
Read full report on Psychology at Mississippi University for Women
Alcorn State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Psychology Schools in Mississippi list. Alcorn State is a small public school located in the rural area of Alcorn State.
On average, psychology graduates from Alcorn State take out $30,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Best Psychology Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Psychology Colleges 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 |
| South Carolina | 1,890 |
| Tennessee | 2,474 |
| Louisiana | 1,704 |
| 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 10 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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