2023 Best Value General Psychology Schools in New Jersey
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best General Psychology School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, general psychology was ranked 4th in New Jersey. In fact, 3,346 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value General Psychology Schools in New Jersey to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 23 schools in New Jersey 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.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. 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.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best General Psychology Schools
Our analysis found Kean University to be the best value school for general psychology students who want to pursue a degree in New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Union, Kean is a public college with a large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Kean are $12,595 per year. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Kean carry an average student debtload of $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $231, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 23 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, The College of New Jersey landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
TCNJ undergraduate students pay an average of $17,287 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from TCNJ carry an average student debtload of $24,874. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $426.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, TCNJ is ranked #2 for overall quality for psychology in New Jersey.
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Out of the 23 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rowan University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Rowan is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro.
Rowan undergraduate students pay an average of $14,376 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, psychology majors at Rowan accumulate an average of around $23,484 in student debt. 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools in New Jersey list. William Paterson University is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Wayne.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at William Paterson University are $14,208 a year. On average, psychology graduates from William Paterson University take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree. 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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Out of the 23 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - Newark landed the # 5 spot on the list. Rutgers Newark is a large public school located in the large city of Newark.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rutgers Newark are $15,208 per year. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Rutgers Newark carry an average student debtload of $25,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $215.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Rutgers Newark is ranked #5 for overall quality for psychology in New Jersey.
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Pillar College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Schools in New Jersey ranking. Pillar is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Newark.
Pillar undergraduate students pay an average of $22,756 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Pillar carry an average student debtload of $36,259.
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New Jersey City University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the city of Jersey City, NJCU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NJCU are $15,072 per year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at NJCU take out is $22,901.
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Ramapo College of New Jersey did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for general psychology students. It came in at #8 on the list. Ramapo College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Mahwah.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Ramapo College are $14,952 a year. On average, psychology graduates from Ramapo College take out $23,875 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $234.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Ramapo College also is in the top 20% of our Best General Psychology Schools in New Jersey ranking.
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With a ranking of #9, Stockton University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students. Stockton State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Galloway.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Stockton State are $14,885 a year. On average, psychology graduates from Stockton State take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $237.
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value general psychology programs. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public school located in the small city of New Brunswick.
Rutgers New Brunswick undergraduate students pay an average of $15,804 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, psychology majors at Rutgers New Brunswick accumulate an average of around $25,500 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 $215.
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Request InformationBest Value General Psychology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Value General Psychology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4,843 |
| New York | 10,965 |
| Maryland | 2,523 |
| District of Columbia | 437 |
| Delaware | 191 |
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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.
Most Popular Majors Related 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 23 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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