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2023 Most Popular Psychology Schools in Indiana

46 Colleges
$32,386 Avg Salary
$27,226 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Psychology School for You

Psychology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Indiana. With 3,548 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Psychology Schools in Indiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 46 schools in Indiana to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Psychology program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Psychology Colleges.

#1

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Our analysis found Ball State University to be the most popular school for psychology students who want to pursue a degree in Indiana. Located in the small city of Muncie, Ball State is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Ball State take out is $24,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $266.

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#2

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Purdue University Global. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Psychology Schools in Indiana list. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Purdue University Global carry an average student debt load of $49,813.

Full Psychology at Purdue University Global Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Indiana University - Bloomington. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Psychology Schools in Indiana list. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bloomington.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at IU Bloomington accumulate an average of around $21,432 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $264, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Purdue University - Main Campus is a great place for psychology students. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Purdue carry an average student debt load of $19,547. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $306.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Psychology Schools in Indiana list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public school with a very large student population.

Psychology majors at IUPUI take out an average of $24,099 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $187.

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#6

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

University of Indianapolis ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Psychology Schools in Indiana list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, UIndy is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from UIndy carry an average student debt load of $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $282, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#7

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular psychology programs. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a very large student population.

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Indiana University - East came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Psychology Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in the rural area of Richmond, IU East is a public school with a small student population.

Psychology majors at IU East take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#8

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Psychology Schools in Indiana ranking. Indiana State is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Terre Haute.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Indiana State carry an average student debt load of $24,239. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $121.

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#10

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

University of Notre Dame landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular psychology programs. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Psychology majors at Notre Dame take out an average of $19,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Psychology at University of Notre Dame Report

Best Psychology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 4,292
Ohio 4,871
Illinois 6,520
Wisconsin 2,695

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 25 schools only.

  • 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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