by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 143 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for general psychology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 12,982 bachelor's degrees in general psychology to qualified students.
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The psychology bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general psychology students working on their bachelor's degree.
The psychology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general psychology students seeking a a bachelor's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Northwestern University is a great choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in general psychology. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Evanston.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from Northwestern University
University of Notre Dame is a great choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in general psychology. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from University of Notre Dame
Michigan State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in general psychology. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from Michigan State University
It's difficult to beat University of Wisconsin - Madison if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general psychology. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from Marquette University
Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from Loyola University Chicago
Miami University - Oxford is a large public university located in the fringe town of Oxford.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from Miami University - Oxford
UIC is a very large public university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from University of Illinois at Chicago
UC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
Located in the midsize suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from Illinois State University
Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from DePaul University
NIU is a large public university located in the suburb of Dekalb.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from Northern Illinois University
Wayne State is a very large public university located in the city of Detroit.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from Wayne State University
Case Western is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Cleveland.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from Case Western Reserve University
UDayton is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Dayton.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from University of Dayton
Ball State is a very large public university located in the small city of Muncie.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from Ball State University
BGSU is a fairly large public university located in the town of Bowling Green.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus
Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from Western Michigan University
Central Michigan is a fairly large public university located in the town of Mount Pleasant.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from Central Michigan University
Located in the town of Allendale, GVSU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from Grand Valley State University
Kent State is a very large public university located in the suburb of Kent.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from Kent State University at Kent
UIndy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Indianapolis.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from University of Indianapolis
SIUC is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Carbondale.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale
OHIO Athens is a very large public university located in the town of Athens.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from Ohio University - Athens Campus
Xavier is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cincinnati.More information about a bachelor’s in general psychology from Xavier University
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | University of Toledo | Toledo, OH |
| 30 | University of Wisconsin - Whitewater | Whitewater, WI |
| 31 | Wheaton College Illinois | Wheaton, IL |
| 32 | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI |
| 33 | University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI |
| 34 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills, MI |
| 35 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL |
| 36 | Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH |
| 37 | University of Akron Main Campus | Akron, OH |
| 38 | Indiana State University | Terre Haute, IN |
| 39 | Augustana College | Rock Island, IL |
| 40 | Kenyon College | Gambier, OH |
| 41 | Carroll University | Waukesha, WI |
| 42 | DePauw University | Greencastle, IN |
| 43 | Bradley University | Peoria, IL |
| 44 | Hope College | Holland, MI |
| 45 | Elmhurst University | Elmhurst, IL |
| 46 | North Central College | Naperville, IL |
| 47 | Aurora University | Aurora, IL |
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