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2023 Most Popular Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania

112 Colleges
$34,188 Avg Salary
$26,338 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Psychology School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, psychology was ranked 8th in Pennsylvania. In fact, 7,472 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. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

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 Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 112 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular programs 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.

Our analysis found University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus to be the most popular school for psychology students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Pitt take out is $27,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $473.

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#2

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

The excellent programs at Temple University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best psychology schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, psychology graduates from Temple take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $369, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania list. UPenn is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#5

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Drexel University is a great place for psychology students. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Psychology majors at Drexel take out an average of $29,594 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $1,045.

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Kutztown University is a medium-sized public school located in the fringe town of Kutztown.

On average, psychology graduates from Kutztown University take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $210.

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#7

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for psychology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, La Salle is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, psychology graduates from La Salle take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $538.

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#8

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

Villanova University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular psychology programs. Villanova is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Villanova.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at Villanova accumulate an average of around $26,225 in student debt.

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Millersville University of Pennsylvania came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Millersville is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Millersville.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Millersville carry an average student debt load of $26,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $276, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Widener University

Chester, PA

Widener University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of Chester, Widener is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Widener take out is $27,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $697, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for psychology students. It came in at #11 on the list. IUP is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Indiana.

On average, psychology graduates from IUP take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $206, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#12

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Psychology majors at Duquesne take out an average of $26,461 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $615, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#13

Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia, PA

With a ranking of #13, Chestnut Hill College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for psychology students. CHC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from CHC carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for psychology students. It came in at #14 on the list. SRU is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Slippery Rock.

Psychology majors at SRU take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $211, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#15

Immaculata University

Immaculata, PA

With a ranking of #15, Immaculata University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for psychology students. Located in the large suburb of Immaculata, Immaculata is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Immaculata take out is $27,000.

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#16

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA

Arcadia University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for psychology students. It came in at #16 on the list. Arcadia is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Glenside.

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

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania award.

Rank College Location
17 Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA
17 Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA
19 Eastern University Saint Davids, PA
20 Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA
21 Saint Joseph’s University Philadelphia, PA
22 Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA

Best Psychology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Psychology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 4,503
New York 15,415
Maryland 2,865
Delaware 417
District of Columbia 939

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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