2023 Best Value General Psychology Schools in Maryland
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best General Psychology School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, general psychology was ranked 5th in Maryland. In fact, 2,523 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 in Maryland ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Maryland to see which programs offered the best value experiences for psychology students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best General Psychology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Maryland Global Campus the best value school in Maryland for general psychology students. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
UMGC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,704 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from UMGC carry an average student debtload of $23,680.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UMGC is ranked #4 for overall quality for psychology in Maryland.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bowie State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value General Psychology Schools in Maryland list. Located in the large suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bowie State University are $8,562 per year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Bowie State University take out is $25,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $284.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools in Maryland list. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a fairly large student population.
UMCP undergraduate students pay an average of $10,955 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from UMCP carry an average student debtload of $20,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $431.
UMCP did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best General Psychology Schools in Maryland list.
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Out of the 17 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public college with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Towson are $10,464 per year. On average, psychology graduates from Towson take out $21,250 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $247, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Morgan State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools in Maryland list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Morgan State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Morgan State are $8,008 per year. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Morgan State carry an average student debtload of $32,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $193.
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Coppin State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value general psychology programs. Located in the city of Baltimore, Coppin is a public school with a small student population.
Coppin undergraduate students pay an average of $6,809 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, psychology graduates from Coppin take out $30,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #7, Frostburg State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students. Located in the small suburb of Frostburg, Frostburg State is a public college with a small student population.
Frostburg State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,594 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Psychology majors at Frostburg State take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Salisbury University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools in Maryland list. Salisbury is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Salisbury.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Salisbury are $10,188 per year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Salisbury take out is $22,630. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $380.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Maryland - Baltimore County did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UMBC are $12,280 a year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at UMBC take out is $23,250. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $263.
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University of Baltimore came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Schools in Maryland ranking. UB is a small public school located in the large city of Baltimore.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UB are $9,364 per year. On average, psychology graduates from UB take out $21,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Request InformationBest Value General Psychology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4,843 |
| New York | 10,965 |
| New Jersey | 3,346 |
| District of Columbia | 437 |
| Delaware | 191 |
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General Psychology Related Majors for Psychology
General Psychology is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 17 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).
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