2023 Best Psychology Schools in West Virginia
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.
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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 2023 rankings named American Public University System the best school in West Virginia for psychology students. 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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The excellent programs at Shepherd University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best psychology schools in West Virginia. 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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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a great place for psychology students. 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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Out of the 8 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, West Virginia University landed the # 4 spot on the list. WVU is a fairly large public school located in the small 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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Out of the 8 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Marshall University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public college 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 came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Schools in West Virginia ranking. Located in the distant 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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With a ranking of #7, West Virginia State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for psychology students. WVSU is a small public school located in the midsize 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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Concord University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Psychology Schools in West Virginia list. 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.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3,751 |
| Mississippi | 1,234 |
| South Carolina | 1,890 |
| Florida | 10,298 |
| Virginia | 6,922 |
| Arkansas | 1,022 |
| Alabama | 1,923 |
| Kentucky | 2,326 |
| Georgia | 4,367 |
| Tennessee | 2,474 |
| Louisiana | 1,704 |
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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 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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