2023 Best Value General Psychology Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best General Psychology School for You
General Psychology is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 4th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 141,695 degrees and certificates were awarded to students with this major.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value General Psychology Schools ranking. This report analyzed 1,012 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value programs for psychology students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value General Psychology Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for psychology majors pursuing a .
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality in General Psychology
Our 2023 rankings named Amarillo College the best value school in the United States for general psychology students. Located in the midsize city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Amarillo College are $4,704 per year. Psychology majors at Amarillo College take out an average of $16,858 in student loans while working on their egree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value General Psychology Schools list. Located in the distant town of Fayette, CMU CGES is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CMU CGES are $6,720 per year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at CMU CGES take out is $25,000.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, CMU CGES also is in the top 20% of our Best General Psychology Schools ranking.
Out of the 1,012 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, American Public University System landed the # 3 spot on the list. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at American Military University are $7,360 a year. On average, psychology graduates from American Military University take out $31,263 in student loans while working on their degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, American Military University also is in the top 5% of our Best General Psychology Schools ranking.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Brigham Young University - Idaho is a great value for general psychology students. Located in the town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU - I are $4,416 per year. Psychology majors at BYU - I take out an average of $15,471 in student loans while working on their egree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Merced College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools list. Merced Community College District is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Merced.
Merced Community College District undergraduate students pay an average of $7,444 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Merced Community College District is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best General Psychology Schools list.
Southwest Minnesota State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for general psychology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Southwest Minnesota State University is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Marshall.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Minnesota State University are $9,482 per year. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University carry an average student debtload of $26,000.
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Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools list. Trine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Wayne.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Trine are $9,576 a year. Psychology majors at Trine take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Trine also did well on our Best General Psychology Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Bemidji State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools list. Located in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bemidji State University are $9,806 per year. While working on their degree, psychology majors at Bemidji State University accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.
Bemidji State University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best General Psychology Schools list.
Read full report on General Psychology at Bemidji State University
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Mercedita, Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce undergraduate students pay an average of $5,292 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, psychology majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce accumulate an average of around $13,325 in student debt.
Read full report on General Psychology at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce
Brigham Young University - Provo ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU are $6,120 per year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at BYU take out is $12,000.
BYU also claimed a spot on our Best General Psychology Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Read full report on General Psychology at Brigham Young University - Provo
El Paso Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools list. El Paso Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of El Paso.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at El Paso Community College are $5,314 a year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at El Paso Community College take out is $5,500.
Read full report on General Psychology at El Paso Community College
Austin Community College District landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value general psychology programs. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Austin Community College District are $10,590 per year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Austin Community College District take out is $13,618.
Metropolitan State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Schools ranking. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Metro State are $9,394 per year. On average, psychology graduates from Metro State take out $29,800 in student loans while working on their degree.
Metro State excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best General Psychology Schools list.
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Granite State College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Schools ranking. Located in the fringe town of Concord, GSC is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GSC are $9,015 per year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at GSC take out is $30,985.
South Texas College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value general psychology programs. South Texas College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of McAllen.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Texas College are $7,920 per year. On average, psychology graduates from South Texas College take out $5,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
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College of the Canyons did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for general psychology students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at College of the Canyons are $8,682 per year. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from College of the Canyons carry an average student debtload of $9,183.
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LaGuardia Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value general psychology programs. Located in the large city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at LaGuardia are $8,098 a year. On average, psychology graduates from LaGuardia take out $7,270 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on General Psychology at LaGuardia Community College
With a ranking of #18, Peru State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students. Located in the rural area of Peru, Peru State is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Peru State are $7,800 a year. On average, psychology graduates from Peru State take out $24,970 in student loans while working on their degree.
Oklahoma City Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, OCCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at OCCC are $9,810 a year. While working on their degree, psychology majors at OCCC accumulate an average of around $12,480 in student debt.
University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value general psychology programs. UMGC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMGC are $12,336 per year. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from UMGC carry an average student debtload of $23,680.
UMGC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best General Psychology Schools list.
Tyler Junior College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Schools ranking. Tyler Junior College is a large public school located in the city of Tyler.
Tyler Junior College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,440 in tuition and fees each year. On average, psychology graduates from Tyler Junior College take out $16,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
With a ranking of #22, Wayne State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students. WSC is a small public school located in the distant town of Wayne.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WSC are $7,458 a year. While working on their degree, psychology majors at WSC accumulate an average of around $23,383 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, WSC also is in the top 20% of our Best General Psychology Schools ranking.
Georgia Military College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for general psychology students. It came in at #23 on the list. Georgia Military College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Milledgeville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Georgia Military College are $6,390 a year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Georgia Military College take out is $12,081.
Read full report on General Psychology at Georgia Military College
Grand Canyon University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools list. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Grand Canyon University are $17,189 a year.
With a ranking of #25, Excelsior College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students. Located in the city of Albany, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Excelsior College carry an average student debtload of $22,749.
Excelsior College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best General Psychology Schools list.
Rest of the Top 50 Best Value General Psychology Schools
Remaining Award Winners
This section shows the rest of the schools awarded a Best Value General Psychology Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 1012 different United States general psychology schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for General Psychology students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value General Psychology Schools award.
General Psychology by Region
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Majors Related to Psychology
One of 3 majors within the area of study, general psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Psychology
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| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 33,758 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 17,542 |
| Other Psychology | 2,683 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- 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 the rest 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to BruceBlaus.
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