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# Best Psychology Colleges in Ohio (2026)

Updated October 1, 2026

This page ranks the 42 Psychology programs in Ohio by median earnings of Psychology graduates four years after completing. [Miami University-Oxford](/school/miami-university-oxford/majors/) leads the list at $58,255, followed by [Case Western Reserve University](/school/case-western-reserve-university/majors/) at $55,540 and [Xavier University](/school/xavier-university/majors/) at $54,981.

Across the 41 schools with a reported completion median, median earnings range from $58,255 to $22,667, with a median of $46,507.

The list includes 13 public and 29 private nonprofit institutions. Ohio State University-Main Campus ranks 90th on Azimuth's composite ranking among the 1,467 public and private nonprofit four-year institutions Azimuth ranks nationally.

Youngstown State University posts the lowest average net price at $12,767, while Ohio State University-Main Campus reports the highest six-year completion rate at 88%.

## The ranked list

42 schools in list order

| Rank | School | Median Psychology Earnings | Average net price | Net price, families under $30K | Admission rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Miami University-Oxford · Oxford, OH | $58,255 | $28,384 | $16,015 | 75.4% |
|  | [Miami University-Oxford](/school/miami-university-oxford/majors/) reports [$58,255 in median earnings](/school/miami-university-oxford/outcomes/) of Psychology graduates four years after completing and an admission rate of 75%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (273 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($58,255) |
| 2 | Case Western Reserve University · Cleveland, OH | $55,540 | $41,190 | $19,025 | 36.5% |
|  | [Case Western Reserve University](/school/case-western-reserve-university/majors/), a private nonprofit university in Cleveland, posts a [six-year completion rate of 87%](/school/case-western-reserve-university/outcomes/) alongside median earnings of $55,540 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (101 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($55,540) |
| 3 | Xavier University · Cincinnati, OH | $54,981 | $32,997 | $26,728 | 86.4% |
|  | With an [average net price of $32,997,](/school/xavier-university/cost/) [Xavier University](/school/xavier-university/majors/) ranks 3rd on this list for Psychology graduate earnings. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (54 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($54,981) |
| 4 | University of Dayton · Dayton, OH | $54,909 | $29,533 | $21,736 | 65.5% |
|  | [University of Dayton](/school/university-of-dayton/majors/) shows [median earnings of $54,909](/school/university-of-dayton/outcomes/) four years after completing and an average net price of $29,533. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (79 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($54,909) |
| 5 | John Carroll University · University Heights, OH | $54,870 | $28,746 | $19,945 | 80.9% |
|  | John Carroll University admits 81% of applicants and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $54,870 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (57 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($54,870) |
| 6 | Ohio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH | $54,182 | $17,339 | $4,885 | 60.6% |
|  | [Ohio State University-Main Campus](/school/ohio-state-university-main-campus/majors/) [graduates 88% of its students within six years](/school/ohio-state-university-main-campus/outcomes/) and reports $54,182 in median earnings of Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (593 graduates), Psychology, General (74 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($54,182) |
| 7 | Walsh University · North Canton, OH | $51,967 | $20,493 | $20,458 | 70.7% |
|  | Walsh University posts an average net price of $20,493 and median earnings of $51,967 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (30 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($51,967) |
| 8 | University of Mount Union · Alliance, OH | $51,316 | $23,280 | $16,786 | 78.2% |
|  | [University of Mount Union](/school/university-of-mount-union/majors/) ranks 8th on this list, with a [six-year completion rate of 59%](/school/university-of-mount-union/outcomes/) and median earnings of $51,316 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (26 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($51,316) |
| 9 | Tiffin University · Tiffin, OH | $50,629 | $26,500 | $24,278 | 80.1% |
|  | Tiffin University admits 80% of applicants and reports median earnings of $50,629 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, Other (26 graduates), Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (17 graduates) |
| 10 | Wittenberg University · Springfield, OH | $50,147 | $18,649 | $17,609 | 72.4% |
|  | Wittenberg University posts an average net price of $18,649 alongside median earnings of $50,147 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (18 graduates) |
| 11 | Ohio University-Main Campus · Athens, OH | $49,399 | $21,637 | $15,673 | 85.0% |
|  | [Ohio University-Main Campus](/school/ohio-university-main-campus/majors/) reports [$49,399 in median earnings](/school/ohio-university-main-campus/outcomes/) of Psychology graduates four years after completing and an admission rate of 85%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (211 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($49,399) |
| 12 | Otterbein University · Westerville, OH | $49,090 | $19,237 | $12,458 | 84.5% |
|  | [Otterbein University](/school/otterbein-university/majors/) shows a [six-year completion rate of 68%](/school/otterbein-university/outcomes/) and median earnings of $49,090 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (23 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($49,090) |
| 13 | Capital University · Columbus, OH | $48,958 | $22,576 | $19,062 | 70.2% |
|  | [Capital University](/school/capital-university/majors/), a private nonprofit university in Columbus, reports [median earnings of $48,958](/school/capital-university/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (36 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($48,958) |
| 14 | Lake Erie College · Painesville, OH | $48,687 | $20,961 | $20,195 | 70.4% |
|  | Lake Erie College admits 70% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 38%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (15 graduates) |
| 15 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus · Cincinnati, OH | $48,406 | $25,648 | $17,974 | 85.3% |
|  | With an [average net price of $25,648,](/school/university-of-cincinnati-main-campus/cost/) [University of Cincinnati-Main Campus](/school/university-of-cincinnati-main-campus/majors/) ranks 250th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (302 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($48,406) |
| 16 | Oberlin College · Oberlin, OH | $48,109 | $38,645 | $18,774 | 34.2% |
|  | [Oberlin College](/school/oberlin-college/majors/) posts [median earnings of $48,109](/school/oberlin-college/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 34%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (68 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($48,109) |
| 17 | Muskingum University · New Concord, OH | $48,001 | $19,532 | $14,684 | 81.8% |
|  | Muskingum University reports an average net price of $14,684 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 56%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (20 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($48,001) |
| 18 | Ohio Wesleyan University · Delaware, OH | $47,941 | $20,897 | $15,412 | 55.6% |
|  | Ohio Wesleyan University ranks 18th on this list, with median earnings of $47,941 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (35 graduates) |
| 19 | University of Akron Main Campus · Akron, OH | $47,763 | $13,946 | $10,413 | 59.7% |
|  | A public university in Akron, [University of Akron Main Campus](/school/university-of-akron-main-campus/majors/) carries an [average net price of $13,946](/school/university-of-akron-main-campus/cost/) and an admission rate of 60%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (102 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($47,763) |
| 20 | Ashland University · Ashland, OH | $47,671 | $21,988 | $16,489 | 76.4% |
|  | [Ashland University](/school/ashland-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $47,671](/school/ashland-university/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing and ranks 945th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (17 graduates) |
| 21 | Wright State University-Main Campus · Dayton, OH | $46,507 | $15,415 | $11,952 | 96.3% |
|  | [Wright State University-Main Campus](/school/wright-state-university-main-campus/majors/) [admits 96% of applicants](/school/wright-state-university-main-campus/admissions/) and shows a six-year completion rate of 42%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (142 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($46,507) |
| 22 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus · Bowling Green, OH | $46,481 | $24,022 | $18,396 | 81.0% |
|  | With an [average net price of $18,396](/school/bowling-green-state-university-main-campus/cost/) for families earning under $30,000, [Bowling Green State University-Main Campus](/school/bowling-green-state-university-main-campus/majors/) reports median earnings of $46,481 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (110 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($46,481) |
| 23 | Cleveland State University · Cleveland, OH | $46,090 | $14,764 | $11,958 | 91.3% |
|  | [Cleveland State University](/school/cleveland-state-university/majors/) [ranks 211th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/cleveland-state-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and carries an average net price of $14,764. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (235 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($46,090) |
| 24 | Baldwin Wallace University · Berea, OH | $45,686 | $27,603 | $21,296 | 75.7% |
|  | [Baldwin Wallace University](/school/baldwin-wallace-university/majors/) posts [median earnings of $45,686](/school/baldwin-wallace-university/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 67%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (36 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($45,686) |
| 25 | University of Toledo · Toledo, OH | $43,795 | $17,249 | $13,524 | 92.0% |
|  | [University of Toledo](/school/university-of-toledo/majors/) reports [$43,795 in median earnings](/school/university-of-toledo/outcomes/) of Psychology graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $17,249. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (61 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($43,795) |
| 26 | Youngstown State University · Youngstown, OH | $42,690 | $12,767 | $9,328 | 84.5% |
|  | With an [average net price of $12,767,](/school/youngstown-state-university/cost/) [Youngstown State University](/school/youngstown-state-university/majors/) is the lowest on this list and posts a six-year completion rate of 50%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (64 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($42,690) |
| 27 | Kent State University at Kent · Kent, OH | $42,328 | $20,787 | $15,280 | 86.3% |
|  | [Kent State University at Kent](/school/kent-state-university-at-kent/majors/) [admits 86% of applicants](/school/kent-state-university-at-kent/admissions/) and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $42,328 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (343 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($42,328) |
| 28 | Ohio Christian University · Circleville, OH | $42,140 | $20,607 | $22,113 | 38.0% |
|  | A private nonprofit university in Circleville, Ohio Christian University has a six-year completion rate of 34% and an admission rate of 38%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (34 graduates) |
| 29 | Wilmington College · Wilmington, OH | $42,018 | $24,153 | $19,820 | 92.4% |
|  | [Wilmington College](/school/wilmington-college/majors/) [ranks 1211th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/wilmington-college/) among the 1,467 public and private nonprofit four-year institutions Azimuth ranks nationally and reports $42,018 in median earnings of Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (16 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($42,018) |
| 30 | Shawnee State University · Portsmouth, OH | $40,791 | $14,381 | $12,310 | Not reported |
|  | Shawnee State University has a six-year completion rate of 48% and lists an average net price of $14,381. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (18 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($40,791) |
| 31 | Central State University · Wilberforce, OH | $39,628 | $13,096 | $19,581 | 98.6% |
|  | [Central State University](/school/central-state-university/majors/) [admits 99% of applicants](/school/central-state-university/admissions/) and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $39,628 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (26 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($39,628) |
| 32 | Heidelberg University · Tiffin, OH | $39,600 | $20,556 | $18,217 | 85.8% |
|  | Heidelberg University reports an average net price of $18,217 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 52%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (20 graduates) |
| 33 | Denison University · Granville, OH | $36,909 | $40,007 | $16,656 | 17.4% |
|  | [Denison University](/school/denison-university/majors/) [admits 17% of applicants](/school/denison-university/admissions/), the lowest admission rate on this page, and has a six-year completion rate of 79%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (53 graduates) |
| 34 | Lourdes University · Sylvania, OH | $33,993 | $23,206 | $22,220 | 74.1% |
|  | Lourdes University reports $33,993 in median earnings for its Psychology graduates two years after completing and an average net price of $23,206. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (5 graduates) |
| 35 | Ohio Dominican University · Columbus, OH | $31,839 | $20,079 | $16,997 | 94.2% |
|  | Ohio Dominican University ranks 1007th on Azimuth's composite ranking among the 1,467 public and private nonprofit four-year institutions Azimuth ranks nationally and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $31,839 two years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (9 graduates) |
| 36 | Franciscan University of Steubenville · Steubenville, OH | $30,771 | $23,589 | $19,696 | 58.4% |
|  | Franciscan University of Steubenville posts a six-year completion rate of 75% and an average net price of $19,696 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (40 graduates) |
| 37 | Ohio Northern University · Ada, OH | $28,055 | $24,478 | $18,525 | 74.4% |
|  | [Ohio Northern University](/school/ohio-northern-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $28,055](/school/ohio-northern-university/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates two years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 75%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (16 graduates) |
| 38 | Cedarville University · Cedarville, OH | $26,353 | $24,468 | $18,987 | 65.3% |
|  | A private nonprofit university in Cedarville, [Cedarville University](/school/cedarville-university/majors/) [admits 65% of applicants](/school/cedarville-university/admissions/) and shows an average net price of $24,468. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (33 graduates) |
| 39 | Malone University · Canton, OH | $26,121 | $20,948 | $13,290 | 75.9% |
|  | Malone University ranks 39th on this list with median earnings of $26,121 two years after completing, and it posts an average net price of $13,290 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (14 graduates) |
| 40 | Kenyon College · Gambier, OH | $25,194 | $38,512 | $18,242 | 31.0% |
|  | [Kenyon College](/school/kenyon-college/majors/) posts a 31% admission rate and [graduates 82% of its students within six years](/school/kenyon-college/outcomes/), while its Psychology completers earned a median of $25,194 two years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (48 graduates) |
| 41 | Hiram College · Hiram, OH | $23,649 | $21,058 | $16,550 | 93.5% |
|  | Hiram College graduates 55% of its students within six years and reports median earnings of $23,649 for its Psychology graduates two years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (10 graduates) |
| 42 | Ursuline College · Pepper Pike, OH | $22,667 | $16,164 | $13,134 | 74.9% |
|  | Ursuline College holds an Azimuth composite rank of 540th among the 1,467 public and private nonprofit four-year institutions Azimuth ranks nationally and reports median earnings of $22,667 for its Psychology graduates two years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (14 graduates) |

## How this list is ordered

Schools are ordered by the median earnings of their Psychology graduates four years after completing, or two years for programs that report only a two-year figure, highest first. The figure captures federally aided completers who were working and not enrolled after completing. For 9 of the 42 listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one. The metric does not adjust for graduate school enrollment, cost, or who enrolls, and it is not a measure of teaching quality. The figures cited on this page cover the 41 schools with a reported completion median. Miami University-Oxford leads Case Western Reserve University by $2,715, and the spread from the top of the list to the bottom reaches $35,588.

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