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.
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2023 Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for psychology majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in General Psychology
Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the best value school in the Southeast Region for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe 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. 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.
In addition to its great value ranking, American Military University is 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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Out of the 235 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Middle Georgia State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Macon.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Middle Georgia State University are $11,389 a 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.
Full General Psychology at Middle Georgia State University Report
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Carolina University is a great value for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public college with a 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.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Nicholls State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value general psychology schools in the Southeast Region . Nicholls State University is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Thibodaux.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Nicholls State University are $9,039 per year. On average, psychology graduates from Nicholls State University take out $22,711 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Pembroke. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Pembroke is a moderately-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 came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cumberlands are $9,875 a year.
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With a ranking of #7, College of Coastal Georgia did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. CCGA is a small public school located in the city of Brunswick.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CCGA are $10,839 per 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 came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a public school with a small student population.
Henderson State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,768 in tuition and fees each year. On average, psychology graduates from Henderson State University take out $18,570 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full General Psychology at Henderson State University Report
With a ranking of #9, Kennesaw State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at KSU Georgia are $17,690 per 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.
Mississippi University for Women 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 #10 on the list. Located in the town of Columbus, MUW is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MUW are $7,756 per year.
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University of Southern Mississippi landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Southern Miss is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern Miss are $11,204 per year. On average, psychology graduates from Southern Miss take out $25,583 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Read full report on General Psychology at University of Southern Mississippi
University of Memphis 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 #12 on the list. UofM is a fairly 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.
South University’s online programs undergraduate students pay an average of $15,480 in tuition and fees each 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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With a ranking of #14, Carlos Albizu University - Miami did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Miami, Carlos Albizu University - Miami is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly 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.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UF Online are $16,579 a 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 excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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 very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Liberty University are $16,160 per 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 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 #17 on the list. McNeese is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lake Charles.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at McNeese are $16,418 a year. Psychology majors at McNeese take out an average of $23,043 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public college 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 excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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 remote area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State is a public school with a small student population.
Alcorn State undergraduate students pay an average of $8,176 in tuition and fees each year.
With a ranking of #20, Shepherd University 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 Shepherdstown, Shepherd University is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Shepherd University are $18,224 per year.
Jackson State University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Jackson State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Jackson.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Jackson State are $9,445 a 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.
Troy 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. TROY is a large public school located in the town of Troy.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at TROY are $18,624 per year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at TROY take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $33,106.
University of Central Florida ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UCF is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Orlando.
UCF undergraduate students pay an average of $22,467 in tuition and fees each 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 excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Blue Mountain College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Blue Mountain College is a 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.
Read full report on General Psychology at Blue Mountain College
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.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at KY State are $12,870 a year.
Read full report on General Psychology at Kentucky State University
Rest of the Top Best Value General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
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 schools 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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