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2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio

17 Ranked Colleges
787 Degrees Awarded
$19,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master's in Ohio

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Psychology is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 7th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 183,889 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, psychology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,496 and had an average of $36,227 in loans still to pay off.

Across Ohio, there were 4,776 psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,193 and $34,269 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 787 psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $55,649 and $41,690 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in psychology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great psychology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the psychology program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology in Ohio

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s psychology degrees to 257 students in 2019-2020.

UC also made our “Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC are $26,644, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Psychology at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

#2

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Xavier University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio. Xavier is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 27 masters’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

Xavier also took the #2 spot in our “Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Xavier University are $12,076, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio list. Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is located in Bowling Green, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

BGSU also made our “Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus are $15,823.

Read more about Psychology at BGSU

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio list. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school awarded 22 degrees to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

Ohio State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141.

Read more about Psychology at Ohio State University - Main Campus

#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Kent State University at Kent. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio. Kent State is located in Kent, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 50 masters’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Kent State, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State University at Kent are $21,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Kent State Psychology Report

#6

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio
#16 in overall quality

Ashland University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio ranking, coming in at #6. Ashland University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ashland, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 47 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our ohio master’s degree psychology students list, Ashland has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ashland University are $6,444, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

University of Akron Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio ranking. Located in Akron, Ohio, this fairly large public school awarded 16 degrees to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

University of Akron Main Campus also made our “Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Akron Main Campus are $15,217, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Psychology at University of Akron Main Campus

#8

John Carroll University

University Heights, Ohio
#5 in overall quality

John Carroll University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio ranking. University Heights, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s psychology degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at John Carroll, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at John Carroll University are $15,957.

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#6 in overall quality

Miami University - Oxford did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio ranking, coming in at #9. Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large school located in Oxford, Ohio that handed out 38 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Miami University - Oxford also took the #6 spot in our “Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Miami University - Oxford are $31,697.

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#10

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
#10 in overall quality

Cleveland State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio ranking. This fairly large school is located in Cleveland, Ohio, and it awarded 18 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Cleveland State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cleveland State University are $17,622, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Psychology at Cleveland State University

#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Wright State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio list. This fairly large school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and it awarded 47 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Wright State University - Main Campus did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wright State University - Main Campus are $24,286, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Wright State University - Main Campus Psychology Report

#12

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio
#4 in overall quality

University of Dayton ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio list. University of Dayton is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dayton, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 36 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UDayton also took the #4 spot in our “Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UDayton are $17,780.

Full University of Dayton Psychology Report

#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Franciscan University of Steubenville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio list. Located in Steubenville, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 14 diplomas to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

Franciscan U also made our “Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Franciscan U are $12,888.

Full Franciscan U Psychology Report

#14

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
#17 in overall quality

Youngstown State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio ranking. Located in Youngstown, Ohio, this fairly large public school awarded 20 degrees to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

Youngstown State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Youngstown State University are $9,495, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Youngstown State University Psychology Report

#15

Tiffin University

Tiffin, Ohio
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Tiffin University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio list. Tiffin, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s psychology degrees to 67 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tiffin University, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tiffin University are $13,000.

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#16

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
#12 in overall quality

University of Toledo came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio ranking. This fairly large school is located in Toledo, Ohio, and it awarded 22 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Toledo did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Toledo are $27,067.

Full University of Toledo Psychology Report

#17

Franklin University

Columbus, Ohio
#15 in overall quality

Franklin University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in Ohio ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 63 degrees to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

Franklin University also took the #15 spot in our “Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Franklin University are $16,080.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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