2023 Best Value General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 235 schools in the Southeast 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.
Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in General Psychology
Our analysis found American Public University System to be the best value school for general psychology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at American Military University are $7,360 per year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at American Military University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $31,872.
American Military University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Middle Georgia State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value general psychology schools in the Southeast Region . Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Macon.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Middle Georgia State University are $11,389 per year. Psychology majors at Middle Georgia State University take out an average of $29,920 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 Western Carolina University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCU are $8,367 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at WCU accumulate an average of around $23,428 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $211, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Nicholls State University is a great value for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Nicholls State University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Thibodaux.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Nicholls State University are $9,039 a year. On average, psychology graduates from Nicholls State University take out $22,711 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a great value for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Pembroke is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Pembroke.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNC Pembroke are $7,495 a year. Psychology majors at UNC Pembroke take out an average of $22,872 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 $97.
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University of the Cumberlands did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cumberlands are $9,875 per year.
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College of Coastal Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. CCGA is a small public school located in the small city of Brunswick.
CCGA undergraduate students pay an average of $10,839 in tuition and fees each year. Psychology majors at CCGA take out an average of $20,296 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Henderson State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Located in the distant town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Henderson State University are $9,768 per year. On average, psychology graduates from Henderson State University take out $18,570 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Kennesaw State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public college with a very large student population.
KSU Georgia undergraduate students pay an average of $17,690 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at KSU Georgia accumulate an average of around $27,678 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 $288.
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With a ranking of #10, Mississippi University for Women did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Columbus, MUW is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MUW are $7,756 a year.
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University of Southern Mississippi came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southern Miss are $11,204 a year. On average, psychology graduates from Southern Miss take out $25,583 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Memphis ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UofM is a very large public school located in the large city of Memphis.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UofM are $14,088 per year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at UofM take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,212. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $189, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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South University’s online programs came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. South University's online programs is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Savannah.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at South University’s online programs are $15,480 a year. On average, psychology graduates from South University's online programs take out $45,152 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Carlos Albizu University - Miami came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Miami, Carlos Albizu University - Miami is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Carlos Albizu University - Miami are $12,444 a year.
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University of Florida-Online did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. UF Online is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UF Online are $16,579 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from UF Online carry an average student debtload of $17,570. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $232, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
UF Online also claimed a spot on our Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #16, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.
Liberty University undergraduate students pay an average of $16,160 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at Liberty University accumulate an average of around $35,548 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $297, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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McNeese State University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. McNeese is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Lake Charles.
McNeese undergraduate students pay an average of $16,418 in tuition and fees each year. Psychology majors at McNeese take out an average of $23,043 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
USF Tampa undergraduate students pay an average of $17,324 in tuition and fees each year. On average, psychology graduates from USF Tampa take out $23,004 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $160.
USF Tampa also claimed a spot on our Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Alcorn State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Alcorn State are $8,176 per year.
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Shepherd University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the fringe town of Shepherdstown, Shepherd University is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Shepherd University are $18,224 a year.
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Jackson State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Jackson State is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jackson.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Jackson State are $9,445 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from Jackson State carry an average student debtload of $33,498. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $183, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Troy University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Troy.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at TROY are $18,624 a year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at TROY take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $33,106.
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University of Central Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. UCF is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Orlando.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UCF are $22,467 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from UCF carry an average student debtload of $23,130. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $132.
UCF also claimed a spot on our Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Blue Mountain College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Blue Mountain College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Blue Mountain.
Blue Mountain College undergraduate students pay an average of $17,380 in tuition and fees each year.
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Kentucky State University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. KY State is a small public school located in the distant town of Frankfort.
KY State undergraduate students pay an average of $12,870 in tuition and fees each year.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | William Carey University | Hattiesburg, MS |
| 37 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR |
| 37 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| 37 | Harding University | Searcy, AR |
| 40 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe, LA |
| 41 | Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA |
| 42 | University of Arkansas - Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR |
| 43 | University of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA |
| 44 | The University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL |
| 44 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Tallahassee, FL |
| 44 | Winston - Salem State University | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 44 | Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, TN |
Best General Psychology Colleges by State
Explore the best general psychology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 3,544 |
| Virginia | 5,413 |
| North Carolina | 3,412 |
| Florida | 8,073 |
| Tennessee | 1,743 |
| Kentucky | 1,417 |
| South Carolina | 1,372 |
| Louisiana | 1,601 |
| Arkansas | 981 |
| Alabama | 1,571 |
| Mississippi | 1,069 |
| West Virginia | 924 |
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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
| 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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