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2023 Best Psychology Schools in West Virginia

8 Colleges
$28,894 Avg Salary
$26,304 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Psychology School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, psychology was ranked 9th in West Virginia. In fact, 967 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

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 West Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in West Virginia to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Psychology Schools in West Virginia

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

Top West Virginia Schools in Psychology

Our analysis found American Public University System to be the best school for psychology students who want to pursue a degree in West Virginia. American Military University is a fairly 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.

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#2

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Shepherd University is a great place for psychology students. Located in the town of Shepherdstown, Shepherd University is a public school with a small student population.

On average, psychology graduates from Shepherd University take out $26,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 8 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, West Virginia University Institute of Technology landed the # 3 spot on the list. West Virginia University Tech is a small public school located in the small city of Beckley.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at West Virginia University Tech accumulate an average of around $24,500 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $411.

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#4

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Virginia University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Psychology Schools in West Virginia list. WVU is a very large public school located in the city of Morgantown.

On average, psychology graduates from WVU take out $24,500 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $411.

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#5

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Marshall University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Psychology Schools in West Virginia list. Located in the small city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Marshall University carry an average student debtload of $25,501. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $134, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Fairmont State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Psychology Schools in West Virginia list. Located in the town of Fairmont, Fairmont State is a public school with a small student population.

Psychology majors at Fairmont State take out an average of $25,603 in student loans while working on their egree.

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West Virginia State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best psychology programs. WVSU is a small public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Institute.

On average, psychology graduates from WVSU take out $25,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#8

Concord University

Athens, WV

Concord University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Schools in West Virginia ranking. Concord University is a small public school located in the town of Athens.

On average, psychology graduates from Concord University take out $22,341 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Psychology at Concord University Report

Best Psychology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 3,751
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

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 8 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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