2026 Best Value Child Development Psychology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO

Our analysis found Missouri Southern State University to be the best-value Child Development Psychology school in the United States. Located in Joplin, MO, Missouri Southern State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,600, compared with $18,300 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,241 to complete their Child Development Psychology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,620. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Missouri Southern State University admits about 97% of applicants. More on Missouri Southern State University

#2

Catholic University Of America

You'll get strong value at Catholic University Of America, which ranked #2 this year. See the full Catholic University Of America profile

#3

Florida Atlantic University

You'll get strong value at Florida Atlantic University, which ranked #3 this year. More on Florida Atlantic University

#4

Washington And Lee University

A rank of #4 makes Washington And Lee University one of the best values in the United States. Read more about Washington And Lee University

#5

Ozarks Technical Community College

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ozarks Technical Community College earned it the #5 place in the United States. Read more about Ozarks Technical Community College

#6

University Of Connecticut

University Of Connecticut came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Connecticut report

#7

Westminster College Utah

Westminster College Utah offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Get the full Westminster College Utah report

#8

University Of California Berkeley

University Of California Berkeley offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Read the full report on University Of California Berkeley

#9

Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Child Development Psychology schools. More on Sacred Heart University

#10

Suny At Albany

Suny At Albany landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Suny At Albany

#11

University Of California Los Angeles

University Of California Los Angeles offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. More on University Of California Los Angeles

#12

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile

#13

Denison University

Denison University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. More on Denison University

#14

Depaul University

Depaul University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Child Development Psychology schools. Read the full report on Depaul University

#15

Earlham College

Earlham College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. See the full Earlham College profile

#16

The University Of Tennessee

The University Of Tennessee offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Get the full The University Of Tennessee report

#17

University Of California San Diego

University Of California San Diego offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Read more about University Of California San Diego

#18

Tiffin University

Tiffin University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Child Development Psychology schools. More on Tiffin University

#19

Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. More on Indiana University Bloomington

#20

Pennsylvania State University World Campus

Pennsylvania State University World Campus landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Pennsylvania State University World Campus report

#21

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Stony Brook University

#22

Warner Pacific College

Warner Pacific College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Warner Pacific College profile

#23

American Public University System

American Public University System offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. See the full American Public University System profile

#24

University Of Central Oklahoma

University Of Central Oklahoma ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Child Development Psychology schools. Read more about University Of Central Oklahoma

#25

Maryville University Of Saint Louis

Maryville University Of Saint Louis landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Maryville University Of Saint Louis

#26

Purdue University Main Campus

Purdue University Main Campus landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Purdue University Main Campus

#27

University Of California Merced

University Of California Merced came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of California Merced

#28

University Of Kansas

University Of Kansas placed #28 among the best-value Child Development Psychology schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Kansas report

#29

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus profile

#30

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont Graduate University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Child Development Psychology schools. See the full Claremont Graduate University profile

#31

Haverford College

Haverford College offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Get the full Haverford College report

#32

Macalester College

Macalester College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Child Development Psychology schools. More on Macalester College

#33

Cuny Hunter College

Cuny Hunter College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Cuny Hunter College

#34

Tulane University Of Louisiana

Tulane University Of Louisiana landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Tulane University Of Louisiana profile

#35

University Of Missouri Columbia

University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Child Development Psychology schools. See the full University Of Missouri Columbia profile

#36

Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. More on Nova Southeastern University

#37

Wellesley College

Wellesley College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Child Development Psychology schools. Read the full report on Wellesley College

#38

West Virginia University

West Virginia University offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. More on West Virginia University

#39

Creighton University

Creighton University landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Creighton University

#40

University Of Nebraska Lincoln

University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln profile

#41

Peace College

Peace College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Child Development Psychology schools. See the full Peace College profile

#42

Tufts University

Tufts University landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Tufts University

#43

The University Of Texas At Austin

The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. More on The University Of Texas At Austin

#44

University Of Maryland College Park

University Of Maryland College Park landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Maryland College Park report

#45

Aurora University

Aurora University placed #45 among the best-value Child Development Psychology schools in the United States. See the full Aurora University profile

#46

Loyola University New Orleans

Loyola University New Orleans landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Loyola University New Orleans

#47

State University Of New York At New Paltz

State University Of New York At New Paltz ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Child Development Psychology schools. Read the full report on State University Of New York At New Paltz

#48

University Of Michigan Flint

University Of Michigan Flint offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. See the full University Of Michigan Flint profile

#49

Illinois Institute Of Technology

Illinois Institute Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. More on Illinois Institute Of Technology

#50

Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Wesleyan University