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2023 Best Value General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

187 Colleges
$16,881 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,669 Avg Salary

Finding the Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 141,695 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, general psychology is the #4 most popular major in the United States.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 187 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree 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.

2023 Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for psychology majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 25 Best Middle Atlantic Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in General Psychology

Our analysis found University of Maryland Global Campus to be the best value school for general psychology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMGC are $12,336 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from UMGC carry an average student debtload of $27,007.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UMGC also is in the top 15% of our Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.

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#2

Excelsior College

Albany, NY

Out of the 187 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Excelsior College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Albany, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Psychology majors at Excelsior College take out an average of $24,028 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Excelsior College also claimed a spot on our Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Graduate Center, CUNY. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at The Graduate Center are $15,360 per year. On average, psychology graduates from The Graduate Center take out $22,253 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

The Graduate Center also claimed a spot on our Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.

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#4

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE

Out of the 187 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wilmington University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Wilmington University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of New Castle.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Wilmington University are $11,760 a year. On average, psychology graduates from Wilmington University take out $30,151 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the town of Mansfield, Mansfield University is a public college with a small student population.

Mansfield University undergraduate students pay an average of $13,248 in tuition and fees each year.

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#6

Pillar College

Newark, NJ

With a ranking of #6, Pillar College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Pillar is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Newark.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Pillar are $22,756 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from Pillar carry an average student debtload of $35,543.

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SRU are $14,615 a year. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $211.

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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Ship is a moderately-sized public school located in the fringe town of Shippensburg.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ship are $14,122 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from Ship carry an average student debtload of $25,466. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $284.

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#9

Kean University

Union, NJ

Kean University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public school with a large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Kean are $19,771 per year. On average, psychology graduates from Kean take out $27,423 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $231.

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#10

Lehman College

Bronx, NY

Lehman College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Located in the city of Bronx, Lehman is a public college with a large student population.

Lehman undergraduate students pay an average of $15,360 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from Lehman carry an average student debtload of $14,982.

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With a ranking of #11, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the fringe town of Kutztown, Kutztown University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Kutztown University undergraduate students pay an average of $15,170 in tuition and fees each year. On average, psychology graduates from Kutztown University take out $27,470 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $210, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#12

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY

College of Staten Island CUNY ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. CSI is a large public school located in the large city of Staten Island.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CSI are $15,440 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at CSI accumulate an average of around $17,687 in student debt.

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#13

Baruch College

New York, NY

Baruch College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Baruch is a fairly large public school located in the city of New York.

Baruch undergraduate students pay an average of $15,414 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at Baruch accumulate an average of around $17,589 in student debt.

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#14

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY

SUNY Oneonta came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Oneonta is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Oneonta.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SUNY Oneonta are $18,696 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from SUNY Oneonta carry an average student debtload of $20,821. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $224.

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Bowie State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Bowie State University is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Bowie.

Bowie State University undergraduate students pay an average of $19,302 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at Bowie State University accumulate an average of around $27,161 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $284.

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#16

Queens College

Queens, NY

With a ranking of #16, Queens College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Queens, QC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

QC undergraduate students pay an average of $15,488 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at QC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $13,823.

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#17

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, NY

SUNY Empire State College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Empire is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs.

SUNY Empire undergraduate students pay an average of $17,540 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at SUNY Empire accumulate an average of around $31,707 in student debt.

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The City College of New York ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. CCNY is a large public school located in the large city of New York.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CCNY are $15,290 per year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at CCNY take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $14,618.

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#19

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia, NY

SUNY Fredonia landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Located in the town of Fredonia, SUNY Fredonia is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SUNY Fredonia are $18,670 a year. Psychology majors at SUNY Fredonia take out an average of $26,273 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#20

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, NY

SUNY Cortland came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Cortland is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Cortland.

SUNY Cortland undergraduate students pay an average of $18,725 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at SUNY Cortland take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,646. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $298, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#21

SUNY Geneseo

Geneseo, NY

SUNY Geneseo landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. SUNY Geneseo is a small public school located in the town of Geneseo.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SUNY Geneseo are $18,837 a year. On average, psychology graduates from SUNY Geneseo take out $20,190 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $277, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. WCUPA is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of West Chester.

WCUPA undergraduate students pay an average of $22,247 in tuition and fees each year.

Full General Psychology at West Chester University of Pennsylvania Report

Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the town of Indiana, IUP is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

IUP undergraduate students pay an average of $18,897 in tuition and fees each year. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $206.

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#24

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Brooklyn College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Brooklyn.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Brooklyn College are $15,390 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at Brooklyn College accumulate an average of around $14,957 in student debt.

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#25

Lock Haven University

Lock Haven, PA

Lock Haven University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. LHU is a small public school located in the town of Lock Haven.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LHU are $20,702 per year. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $129, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Rest of the Top Best Value General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

#26

Hunter College

New York, NY
#27

The College at Brockport

Brockport, NY
#28

York College

Jamaica, NY

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great value schools for General Psychology students in the Middle Atlantic Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
29 SUNY New Paltz New Paltz, NY
30 Delaware State University Dover, DE
30 Coppin State University Baltimore, MD
32 SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY
33 Touro College New York, NY
34 SUNY Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY
35 York College of Pennsylvania York, PA
36 Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ
37 Stockton University Galloway, NJ

Best General Psychology Colleges by State

Explore the best general psychology schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 4,843
New York 10,965
Maryland 2,523
New Jersey 3,346
District of Columbia 437
Delaware 191

One of 3 majors within the area of study, general psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Psychology

Related Major Annual Graduates
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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