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Best Value Psychology Colleges in Ohio

Ranked by best return on investment (earnings vs. cost). See our methodology.

Wright State University's Lake Campus stands out with a 99.85% acceptance rate and 42.50% graduation rate, making psychology education accessible while maintaining reasonable completion standards. Ohio's psychology programs range from $11,800 to $22,140 in net costs, with earnings spanning $21,881 to $33,993 annually. The state's major healthcare employers like Cleveland Clinic and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center create strong demand for psychology graduates in clinical, research, and administrative roles. Ohio State campuses dominate the most affordable options, with Marion leading at $11,800 net cost and producing graduates earning $30,835. Regional manufacturing giants like Honda also employ psychology professionals in human resources and organizational development roles. Notre Dame College commands the highest earnings at $33,993 but costs $20,477 annually. The Ohio College Opportunity Grant helps bridge affordability gaps, particularly benefiting students at mid-range institutions like Cleveland State University and University of Akron, where graduates earn $28,236 and $26,611 respectively while maintaining graduation rates above 48%.
50
Programs
$11,800 – $39,184
Net Price Range
$28,396
Avg. Program Earnings
56.4%
Avg. Graduation Rate

50 Psychology, General Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price Program Earnings In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $11,800 $30,835 $9,212 25.7%
2 $12,458 $30,835 $9,212 18.1%
3 $12,603 $29,517 $7,504 42.5% 99.9%
4 $13,346 $30,926 $7,278 21.6%
5 $13,824 $30,926 $7,278 24.5%
6 $14,814 $30,835 $9,212 30.9%
7 $15,216 $29,517 $11,188 45.9% 95.2%
8 $16,512 $30,835 $9,212 14.1%
9 $11,877 $21,881 $10,791 52.9% 80.6%
10 $14,981 $26,611 $12,799 48.2% 82.9%
11 $16,065 $28,236 $12,613 48.9% 85.3%
12 $15,389 $26,739 $9,622 43.0%
13 $18,292 $30,835 $12,859 87.7% 52.7%
14 $20,477 $33,993 $32,606 36.6% 78.5%
15 $19,476 $31,839 $34,370 47.9% 52.4%
16 $21,596 $33,993 $28,930 38.1% 60.4%
17 $21,662 $33,993 $33,628 49.8% 71.4%
18 $16,544 $25,194 $7,824 25.6% 88.8%
19 $20,004 $29,685 $34,595 61.7% 72.5%
20 $22,140 $32,569 $34,899 68.9% 83.7%
21 $21,296 $31,133 $36,032 41.9% 54.1%
22 $20,204 $29,322 $31,440 52.7% 86.4%
23 $17,460 $24,773 $12,377 55.6% 92.2%
24 $22,872 $32,284 $30,962 55.1% 88.1%
25 $23,156 $32,569 $13,570 71.5% 86.2%
26 $20,918 $28,427 $14,081 62.8% 78.7%
27 $21,607 $28,960 $23,700 35.7%
28 $19,470 $25,774 $44,602 53.8% 93.9%
29 $21,994 $28,598 $28,910 60.6% 71.8%
30 $23,987 $30,771 $32,630 77.1% 66.7%
31 $20,413 $25,889 $13,746 66.4% 86.5%
32 $18,027 $22,667 $37,860 53.2% 85.1%
33 $19,614 $24,642 $12,846 65.5% 88.0%
34 $21,619 $26,585 $52,357 61.7% 52.2%
35 $23,585 $28,443 $41,788 65.5% 72.2%
36 $20,088 $23,649 $26,265 59.1% 93.1%
37 $22,881 $26,121 $36,120 51.3% 77.6%
38 $27,662 $30,926 $17,809 81.8% 87.9%
39 $25,727 $28,055 $37,800 74.2% 54.4%
40 $28,617 $30,409 $49,100 76.5% 82.4%
41 $31,236 $33,043 $47,600 81.5% 74.1%
42 $25,022 $26,353 $36,078 74.3% 64.9%
43 $22,539 $23,649 $35,400 64.9% 75.8%
44 $27,654 $28,236 $37,938 68.6% 77.0%
45 $32,342 $28,960 $48,125 70.5% 84.5%
46 $29,383 $25,194 $69,330 86.8% 34.3%
47 $38,111 $32,569 $64,000 80.1% 22.0%
48 $25,766 $18,315 $59,550 73.6% 56.3%
49 $38,909 $22,192 $64,671 87.0% 27.4%
50 $39,184 $21,508 $64,646 79.5% 34.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Ohio State University campuses the most affordable psychology options?

Ohio State's regional campuses offer psychology programs with net costs ranging from $11,800 at Marion to $16,512 at Mansfield. All campuses share the same earning potential of $30,835 for graduates and maintain consistent debt levels around $19,500. The main Columbus campus costs more at $18,292 but delivers an 87.70% graduation rate compared to regional campus rates between 14.10% and 30.90%.

How do graduation rates vary across Ohio's psychology programs?

Graduation rates span dramatically from 14.10% at Ohio State Mansfield to 87.70% at the main Columbus campus. Mid-tier schools like Youngstown State achieve 52.90% despite lower earnings of $21,881, while Wright State's main campus reaches 45.90% with graduates earning $29,517. Cleveland State and University of Akron both maintain graduation rates near 48% with solid earning potential above $26,000.

Does attending a private psychology program justify the higher costs?

Notre Dame College charges $20,477 net but produces the highest-earning psychology graduates at $33,993 annually. Ohio Dominican costs slightly less at $19,476 with graduates earning $31,839, both outperforming most public options. However, public universities like Ohio State offer comparable earnings of $30,835 at significantly lower costs. The earning advantage of private schools averages $3,000 to $4,000 annually but costs $6,000 to $8,000 more per year.

Where do psychology graduates find the best job opportunities in Ohio?

Cleveland Clinic and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center represent major healthcare employers seeking psychology professionals for clinical and research positions. Manufacturing companies like Honda hire psychology graduates for human resources and organizational development roles. Columbus and Cleveland metro areas offer the most opportunities, explaining why Ohio State's main campus and Cleveland State University maintain strong graduate outcomes despite higher program costs.

What debt levels should psychology students expect in Ohio?

Student debt ranges from $19,500 at Ohio State campuses to $27,334 at Notre Dame College. Most public universities maintain debt levels between $20,000 and $25,000, with Cleveland State offering the lowest at $20,000 despite being in an expensive metro area. Wright State campuses carry $25,000 in debt but offer high acceptance rates, making psychology education accessible to more students across different academic backgrounds.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.