Best Online and Campus Psychology Schools in Indiana
The following guide to psychology schools in Indiana includes essential information on the undergraduate and graduate programs available in the state.
Table of Contents
- Indiana Psychology School Facts
- Top-Ranked Psychology Programs
- Top 25 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs
- Graduate Psychology Program Comparison
- Related Articles
Indiana Psychology School Facts
- There are 46 not-for-profit colleges and universities with psychology degree programs in Indiana.1
- 1 school offers an associate degree in psychology.1
- 45 schools offer a bachelor’s degree in psychology.1
- 12 schools offer a master’s or advanced degree in psychology.1
- 3 schools ranked in College Factual’s Best General Psychology Schools 2024.2
- 2 schools ranked in Psychology Degree 411’s Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs.3
- 2 schools ranked in The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024.4
- 3 schools ranked in Times Higher Education’s Best Universities for Psychology 2023.5
- 10 schools ranked in Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology.1
Nationally Ranked Top Psychology Programs in Indiana
Our curated list of third-party and proprietary rankings can be useful in measuring the overall value and reputation of a program. Lists include College Factual, Psychology Degree 411, The Princeton Review, and Times Higher Education. Note if one of these lists is not present below, no schools in the state were named on it. Generally, schools and programs ranked on multiple lists tend to be stronger in academic quality.
Schools Ranked on Multiple Lists
- Ball State University
- Indiana University-Bloomington
- Indiana University-East
- Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
- Oakland City University
- Purdue University-Main Campus
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Southern Indiana
College Factual’s Best Psychology Schools 2024
- University of Notre Dame (#2)
- DePauw University (#174)
- Ball State University (#177)2
Psychology Degree 411’s Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs
- Indiana University-Bloomington (#2)
- Indiana University-East (#40)3
The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024
- Earlham College
- Hanover College4
Times Higher Education’s Best Universities for Psychology 2023
- Indiana University (#59)
- University of Notre Dame (#101-125)
- Purdue University-Main Campus (#101-125)5
Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology
The following Indiana schools with bachelor’s degrees in psychology have the lowest average net prices. Please note that we grouped regional campuses together and included a range for the net price of these schools. We have included each school’s graduation rate, a key quality metric.
- Indiana University Regional Campuses ($6,553-$16,234 / Grad rate: 35%-81%)
- Purdue University Regional Campuses ($6,785-$11,951 / Grad rate: 20%-44%)
- Purdue University-Main Campus ($12,576 / Grad rate: 83%)
- Ball State University ($12,615 / Grad rate: 64%)
- Indiana State University ($12,688 / Grad rate: 44%)
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph ($13,634 / Grad rate: 25%)
- University of Southern Indiana ($14,443 / Grad rate: 51%)
- Martin University ($15,271 / Grad rate: 29%)
- Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global ($15,936 / Grad rate: 40%)
- Oakland City University ($17,103 / Grad rate: 53%)1
Top 25 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs in Indiana
This table compares the top 25 bachelor’s in psychology programs from not-for-profit schools in Indiana based on a graduation rate above 50% and an annual net price under $28,000. A high graduation rate is a top indicator of student success, and affordability is a key consideration for prospective undergrad students. Programs in bold text offer hybrid or online options.
| School | Grad Rate*1 | Accept Rate1 | Median Debt*6 | Median Earnings*6 | Full Price In State1 | Full Price Out of State1 | Net Price*1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis | 56% | 83% | $20,000 | $50,477 | $21,396 | $43,834 | $11,462 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | 83% | 53% | $19,500 | $68,414 | $20,022 | $38,824 | $12,576 |
| Ball State University | 64% | 69% | $23,250 | $49,177 | $21,344 | $38,828 | $12,615 |
| University of Southern Indiana | 51% | 94% | $20,105 | $44,224 | $20,268 | $32,313 | $14,443 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | 81% | 82% | $19,509 | $61,279 | $23,675 | $51,348 | $16,234 |
| Oakland City University | 53% | 56% | $16,758 | $40,917 | $36,800 | $36,800 | $17,103 |
| Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | 52% | 78% | $19,512 | $38,510 | $44,050 | $44,050 | $17,358 |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | 56% | 98% | $25,976 | $48,788 | $45,270 | $45,270 | $18,162 |
| Grace College and Theological Seminary | 66% | 85% | $19,500 | $45,507 | $39,324 | $39,324 | $18,317 |
| Bethel University | 57% | 99% | $25,000 | $48,166 | $42,090 | $42,090 | $18,746 |
| Goshen College | 64% | 94% | $22,974 | $48,025 | $47,760 | $47,760 | $19,267 |
| University of Evansville | 65% | 76% | $24,606 | $51,987 | $55,176 | $55,176 | $19,301 |
| Huntington University | 71% | 78% | $25,576 | $40,979 | $38,330 | $38,330 | $20,066 |
| Franklin College | 63% | 93% | $27,000 | $52,038 | $47,441 | $47,441 | $20,791 |
| Anderson University | 59% | 52% | $27,000 | $45,222 | $45,500 | $45,500 | $21,459 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | 67% | 87% | $24,250 | $55,759 | $39,734 | $39,734 | $21,755 |
| University of Indianapolis | 60% | 76% | $26,864 | $50,418 | $46,800 | $46,800 | $22,283 |
| Marian University | 64% | 94% | $27,000 | $56,132 | $49,600 | $49,600 | $22,554 |
| Valparaiso University | 70% | 94% | $26,942 | $60,754 | $57,976 | $57,976 | $22,755 |
| Wabash College | 75% | 61% | $27,000 | $62,697 | $59,975 | $59,975 | $22,976 |
| Trine University | 65% | 92% | $25,000 | $54,719 | $46,810 | $46,810 | $24,276 |
| Earlham College | 75% | 73% | $23,488 | $45,931 | $62,506 | $62,506 | $25,746 |
| Hanover College | 69% | 74% | $25,250 | $51,346 | $54,707 | $54,707 | $26,599 |
| Taylor University | 78% | 75% | $20,500 | $47,467 | $48,534 | $48,534 | $27,366 |
| Saint Mary’s College | 75% | 84% | $27,000 | $59,312 | $63,510 | $63,510 | $27,960 |
*See Table Notes at bottom of page.
Comparison of All Graduate Psychology Programs in Indiana
This table compares all of Indiana’s graduate-level psychology programs from not-for-profit schools on multiple factors.
We’ve included accreditation status by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC), and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). We also highlight the levels offered, 2020-2022 pass rates for the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP), and tuition information. Note EPPP scores are reported by degree type (clinical, counseling, or school psychology) and level (PhD or PsyD), so some schools may be listed more than once to include all pass rates. Schools in bold text offer hybrid or online options. Tuition per credit hour is more relevant for master’s and PsyD programs due to the fact that PhD students typically receive more program-awarded funding.
| School | Accreditation7-10 | Levels Offered | EPPP Pass Rate 2020-2211 | EPPP # Taking 2020-2211 | Grad Tuition Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State University | APA, NASP | MA, MS, PhD | — | — | $902 |
| Calumet College of Saint Joseph | — | MA | — | — | $685 |
| Indiana State University (Clinical PsyD) | NASP | MA, MS, EdS, PsyD | 94% | 17 | $450 |
| Indiana State University (School PhD) | NASP | MA, MS, EdS, PsyD | N.Av. | N.Av. | $450 |
| Indiana Institute of Technology | — | MS | — | — | $535 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington (Clinical PhD) | APA, NASP | PhD | 100% | 8 | $1,196 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington (Counseling PhD) | APA, NASP | PhD | 82% | 17 | $1,196 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington (School PhD) | APA, NASP | PhD | 63% | 16 | $1,196 |
| Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis | APA | MS, PhD | 100% | 11 | $390 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global | — | MA | — | — | $1,731 |
| Martin University | — | MS | — | — | $1,346 |
| Purdue University Global | — | MS | — | — | $420 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus (Clinical PhD) | APA | PhD | 100% | 7 | $348 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus (Counseling PhD) | APA | PhD | 92% | 12 | $348 |
| University of Indianapolis | APA | MS, PsyD | 89% | 63 | $670 |
| University of Notre Dame | APA | PhD | 100% | 10 | $1,225 |
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*Table Notes:
-N.Av. indicates data is not available.
-Metrics are institution-wide unless otherwise noted.
-Graduation rate is completion percentage within six years of start.
-Median (average) debt is cumulative federal loan debt for undergraduate completers in 2020-2021.
-Median earnings are from the 2020-2021 cohort 10 years post school entry.
-Net price is the average yearly price paid by full-time, first-year undergraduate students receiving financial aid. See NCES for more in-depth information.
References:
1. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
2. College Factual, Best Colleges Offering Degrees in Psychology (Nationwide): https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/psychology/rankings/top-ranked/#
3. Psychology Degree 411 Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs: https://www.psychologydegree411.com/degrees/online/
4. The Princeton Review. The Best 388 Colleges, 2023 Edition. The Princeton Review, 2022.
5. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 – Psychology: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2023/subject-ranking/psychology
6. Department of Education College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
7. American Psychological Association Accredited Programs: https://accreditation.apa.org/accredited-programs
8. Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs, Directory: https://www.cacrep.org/directory/
9. Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council Accredited Programs: https://mpcacaccreditation.org/accredited-programs1/
10. National Association for School Psychologists, Approved Programs: https://apps.nasponline.org/standards-and-certification/graduate-program-approval-and-accreditation/approved-accredited.aspx
11. The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, 2023 Psychology Licensing Exam Scores by Doctoral Program: https://asppb.net/wp-content/uploads/2024_asppb_dr_report.pdf