2023 Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best General Psychology 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.
The Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 237 schools in the Southeast Region 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.
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 in General Psychology
Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the best value school in the Southeast Region for general psychology students. 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. On average, psychology graduates from American Military University take out $31,263 in student loans while working on their degree.
American Military University also claimed a spot on our Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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Out of the 237 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Military College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Georgia Military College is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Milledgeville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgia Military College are $6,390 per year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Georgia Military College take out is $12,081.
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Out of the 237 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Middle Georgia State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Macon.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Middle Georgia State University are $11,389 per year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Middle Georgia State University take out is $29,000.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Western Carolina University is a great value for general psychology students. 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. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from WCU carry an average student debtload of $24,663. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $211, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nicholls State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Nicholls State University is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Thibodaux.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Nicholls State University are $9,039 a year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Nicholls State University take out is $21,212.
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value general psychology programs. UNC Pembroke is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Pembroke.
UNC Pembroke undergraduate students pay an average of $7,495 in tuition and fees each year. On average, psychology graduates from UNC Pembroke take out $24,500 in student loans while working on their 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 #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Cumberlands undergraduate students pay an average of $9,875 in tuition and fees each year. On average, psychology graduates from Cumberlands take out $22,960 in student loans while working on their degree.
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College of Coastal Georgia came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. CCGA is a small public school located in the city of Brunswick.
CCGA undergraduate students pay an average of $10,839 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at CCGA take out is $20,496.
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Henderson State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the distant town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Henderson State University are $9,768 a year. While working on their degree, psychology majors at Henderson State University accumulate an average of around $18,759 in student debt.
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Kennesaw State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at KSU Georgia are $17,690 a year. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from KSU Georgia carry an average student debtload of $26,500. 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 #11, Mississippi University for Women did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students. Located in the remote town of Columbus, MUW is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MUW are $7,756 per year. Psychology majors at MUW take out an average of $31,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #12, University of Southern Mississippi did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southern Miss are $11,204 a year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Southern Miss take out is $22,685.
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Carlos Albizu University - Miami landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value general psychology programs. Located in the small city of Miami, Carlos Albizu University - Miami is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Carlos Albizu University - Miami undergraduate students pay an average of $12,444 in tuition and fees each year.
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South University’s online programs ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list. South University's online programs is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the midsize 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 $51,422 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #15, University of Memphis did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students. UofM is a very large public school located in the large city of Memphis.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UofM are $14,088 a year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at UofM take out is $29,625. 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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Liberty University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value general psychology programs. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.
Liberty University undergraduate students pay an average of $16,160 in tuition and fees each year. On average, psychology graduates from Liberty University take out $32,734 in student loans while working on their degree. 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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University of Florida-Online did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for general psychology students. It came in at #17 on the list. UF Online is a moderately-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 degree, psychology graduates from UF Online carry an average student debtload of $16,599. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $232, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UF Online also did well on our Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Alcorn State University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value general psychology programs. Located in the remote area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Alcorn State are $8,176 a year. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Alcorn State carry an average student debtload of $30,000.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for general psychology students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the 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. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from USF Tampa carry an average student debtload of $20,506. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $160.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, USF Tampa also is in the top 20% of our Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Shepherd University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value general psychology programs. Located in the town of Shepherdstown, Shepherd University is a public college with a small student population.
Shepherd University undergraduate students pay an average of $18,224 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Shepherd University take out is $26,250.
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Troy University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for general psychology students. It came in at #21 on the list. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Troy.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at TROY are $18,624 per year. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from TROY carry an average student debtload of $31,000.
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With a ranking of #21, Jackson State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students. 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. While working on their degree, psychology majors at Jackson State accumulate an average of around $31,000 in student debt. 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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McNeese State University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value general psychology programs. McNeese is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lake Charles.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at McNeese are $16,418 per year. On average, psychology graduates from McNeese take out $24,750 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #24, University of Central Florida did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students. UCF is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando.
UCF undergraduate students pay an average of $22,467 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at UCF take out is $21,250. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $132.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UCF also did well on our Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Blue Mountain College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology 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.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Blue Mountain College are $17,380 a year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Blue Mountain College take out is $24,386.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Blue Mountain College also is in the top 20% of our Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for General Psychology students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | William Carey University | Hattiesburg, MS |
| 37 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR |
| 37 | Harding University | Searcy, AR |
| 39 | Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville, NC |
| 40 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| 41 | University of Arkansas - Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR |
| 42 | Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA |
| 43 | Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, TN |
| 43 | Winston - Salem State University | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 43 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Tallahassee, FL |
| 46 | University of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA |
| 47 | The University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL |
Best General Psychology Colleges by State
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| 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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