Best Online and Campus Psychology Schools in Ohio
This guide to psychology schools in Ohio offers key metrics and rankings for the undergraduate and graduate psychology programs in the state.
Table of Contents
- Ohio Psychology School Facts
- Top-Ranked Psychology Programs
- Top 25 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs
- Graduate Psychology Program Comparison
- Related Articles
Ohio Psychology School Facts
- There are 84 not-for-profit colleges and universities with psychology degree programs in Ohio.1
- 11 schools offer an associate degree in psychology.1
- 74 schools offer a bachelor’s degree in psychology.1
- 18 schools offer a master’s or advanced degree in psychology.1
- 5 schools ranked in College Factual’s Best General Psychology Schools 2024.2
- No schools ranked in Psychology Degree 411’s Top Schools With Online Bachelor’s Psychology Programs.3
- 2 schools ranked in The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024.4
- 2 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 Ohio
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
- Case Western Reserve University
- Miami University-Oxford
- Ohio State University-Main Campus
- University of Cincinnati
- University of Toledo
College Factual’s Best Psychology Schools 2024
- Miami University-Oxford (#50)
- Ohio State University-Main Campus (#53)
- University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (#69)
- Case Western Reserve University (#79)
- Kenyon College (#108)2
The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024
- Ohio State University-Main Campus
- Ohio Wesleyan University4
Times Higher Education’s Best Universities for Psychology 2023
- Ohio State University-Main Campus (#53)
- University of Toledo (#201-250)5
Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology
The following Ohio schools with bachelor’s degrees in psychology have the lowest average net prices. We have grouped regional campuses together and included a range of net prices for these schools. We have also included each school’s graduation rate, a key quality metric.
- Ohio University Regional Campuses ($7,478-$8,456 / Grad rate: 13%-21%)
- Kent State University Regional Campuses ($9,854-$11,358 / Grad rate: 11%-24%)
- Central State University ($10,194 / Grad rate: 25%)
- Miami University Regional Campuses ($10,580-$13,405 / Grad rate: 19%-23%)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus ($11,585 / Grad rate: 43%)
- Youngstown State University ($11,900 / Grad rate: 49%)
- Ohio State University Regional Campuses ($13,086-$15,988 / Grad rate: 16%-34%)
- Shawnee State University ($13,313 / Grad rate: 35%)
- Wilberforce University ($14,070 / Grad rate: 41%)
- Ursuline College ($14,502 / Grad rate: 48%)1
Top 25 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs in Ohio
This table compares the top 25 bachelor’s in psychology programs from not-for-profit schools in Ohio based on a school graduation rate of 50% or above and an annual net price below $26,000. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Saint Joseph University | 51% | 54% | $26,827 | $52,319 | $45,550 | $45,550 | $17,506 |
| University of Toledo | 55% | 92% | $22,250 | $49,962 | $26,268 | $29,160 | $17,654 |
| Kent State University at Kent | 65% | 88% | $24,500 | $45,019 | $25,140 | $30,452 | $19,046 |
| Hiram College | 53% | 93% | $27,000 | $51,578 | $36,100 | $36,100 | $19,384 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | 88% | 53% | $19,976 | $58,596 | $26,491 | $48,674 | $19,582 |
| Muskingum University | 60% | 86% | $25,369 | $47,396 | $43,190 | $43,190 | $19,682 |
| Walsh University | 58% | 73% | $27,000 | $55,799 | $44,935 | $44,935 | $20,032 |
| Heidelberg University | 54% | 71% | $27,000 | $48,089 | $64,923 | $64,923 | $20,053 |
| University of Cincinnati | 72% | 86% | $21,250 | $51,185 | $26,028 | $41,392 | $20,149 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 65% | 87% | $21,056 | $49,666 | $25,688 | $36,056 | $20,207 |
| Ashland University | 60% | 72% | $25,000 | $51,188 | $35,580 | $35,580 | $20,342 |
| Bowling Green State University | 61% | 79% | $25,000 | $46,918 | $26,223 | $34,796 | $20,485 |
| Malone University | 51% | 78% | $26,289 | $48,729 | $45,675 | $45,675 | $21,571 |
| Ohio Dominican University | 51% | 52% | $26,000 | $48,904 | $45,200 | $45,200 | $21,881 |
| Lourdes University | 50% | 60% | $27,000 | $44,574 | $40,650 | $40,650 | $22,634 |
| Otterbein University | 69% | 84% | $26,000 | $50,687 | $46,262 | $46,262 | $22,661 |
| Marietta College | 50% | 83% | $27,000 | $54,790 | $49,968 | $49,968 | $22,895 |
| Wittenberg University | 57% | 94% | $27,000 | $57,280 | $54,386 | $54,386 | $22,912 |
| Miami University-Oxford | 81% | 88% | $23,000 | $55,590 | $31,379 | $51,491 | $23,031 |
| University of Mount Union | 62% | 76% | $27,000 | $52,577 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $23,259 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | 69% | 85% | $25,000 | $48,060 | $43,780 | $43,780 | $23,391 |
| The University of Findlay | 65% | 86% | $25,439 | $54,862 | $48,341 | $48,341 | $24,069 |
| Capital University | 61% | 72% | $26,889 | $51,328 | $52,658 | $52,658 | $24,439 |
| Wilmington College | 51% | 88% | $24,208 | $46,654 | $40,290 | $40,290 | $24,528 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | 76% | 67% | $23,384 | $47,070 | $40,470 | $40,470 | $25,310 |
*See Table Notes at bottom of page.
Comparison of All Graduate Psychology Programs in Ohio
This table compares all of Ohio’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University | APA | PhD | 100% | 25 | $468 |
| Case Western Reserve University | — | MA, PhD | 100% | 11 | $2,182 |
| Cleveland State University | APA, NASP | MA, PhD, PsyS | 56% | 9 | $535 |
| Franklin University | — | MBA, MS | — | — | $670 |
| John Carroll University | NASP | M.Ed., MS | — | — | $850 |
| Kent State University at Kent | APA, NASP | MS, PhD | 95% | 20 | $463 |
| Marietta College | — | MA | — | — | $600 |
| Miami University-Oxford | APA, NASP | MS, EdS, PhD | 100% | 22 | $580 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | APA, NASP | MA, EdS, PhD | 100% | 21 | $782 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | APA | PhD | 94% | 18 | $505 |
| Tiffin University | — | MS | — | — | $600 |
| University of Akron | APA | MA, PhD | 85% | 20 | $463 |
| University of Cincinnati (Clinical PhD) | APA, NASP | MA, PhD | 64% | 14 | $662 |
| University of Cincinnati (School PhD) | APA, NASP | EdS, PhD | 57% | 7 | $662 |
| University of Dayton | NASP | EdS, MSE | — | — | $730 |
| University of Toledo | APA, NASP | MA, M.Ed., EdS, PhD | 90% | 10 | $640 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | APA | MS, PhD, PsyD | — | — | $680 |
| Xavier University | APA | PsyD | 94% | 36 | $871 |
| Youngstown State University | NASP | M.Ed., EdS | — | — | $447 |
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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-programs/
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://cdn.ymaws.com/www.asppb.net/resource/resmgr/eppp_/2023_dr_rpt_012024.pdf