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2023 Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

237 Colleges
$12,748 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,351 Avg Salary

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.

2023 Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for psychology majors pursuing a .

Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality 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 degree in the Southeast Region . American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the 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.

In addition to its great value ranking, American Military University is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list.

Full General Psychology at American Public University System Report

#2

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA
$6,390 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Georgia Military College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best general psychology schools in the Southeast Region . Georgia Military College is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Milledgeville.

Georgia Military College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,390 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Georgia Military College take out is $12,081.

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$11,389 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Middle Georgia State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best general psychology schools in the Southeast Region . Middle Georgia State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized 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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$8,367 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Carolina University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public college 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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#5

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA
$9,039 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 237 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Nicholls State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Nicholls State University is a moderately-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. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Nicholls State University take out is $21,212.

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$7,495 Average Tuition & Fees

University of North Carolina at Pembroke ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Pembroke is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Pembroke.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNC Pembroke are $7,495 a 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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#7

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY
$9,875 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, University of the Cumberlands did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students. Located in the town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit school with a 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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#8

College of Coastal Georgia

Brunswick, GA
$10,839 Average Tuition & Fees

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.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CCGA are $10,839 per year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at CCGA take out is $20,496.

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#9

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR
$9,768 Average Tuition & Fees

Henderson State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. 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. 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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#10

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

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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$7,756 Average Tuition & Fees

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 college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MUW are $7,756 a year. Psychology majors at MUW take out an average of $31,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$11,204 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Southern Mississippi ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list. 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. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Southern Miss take out is $22,685.

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$12,444 Average Tuition & Fees

Carlos Albizu University - Miami came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology 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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$15,480 Average Tuition & Fees

South University’s online programs came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. South University's online programs is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Savannah.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South University’s online programs are $15,480 per 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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#15

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN
$14,088 Average Tuition & Fees

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 fairly large public school located in the large city of Memphis.

UofM undergraduate students pay an average of $14,088 in tuition and fees each 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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#16

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
$16,160 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Liberty University are $16,160 a 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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#17

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, FL

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 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 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.

UF Online excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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#18

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS
$8,176 Average Tuition & Fees

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 school with a small student population.

Alcorn State undergraduate students pay an average of $8,176 in tuition and fees each 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 came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USF Tampa are $17,324 a 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.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, USF Tampa also did well on our Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

Read full report on General Psychology at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#20

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV
$18,224 Average Tuition & Fees

Shepherd University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for general psychology students. It came in at #20 on the 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. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Shepherd University take out is $26,250.

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#21

Troy University

Troy, AL
$18,624 Average Tuition & Fees

Troy University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the town of Troy.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at TROY are $18,624 a year. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from TROY carry an average student debtload of $31,000.

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#21

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS
$9,445 Average Tuition & Fees

Jackson State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Jackson State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Jackson.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Jackson State are $9,445 a 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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#23

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA
$16,418 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #23, McNeese State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general psychology students. McNeese is a medium-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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University of Central Florida landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value general psychology programs. 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.

UCF also claimed a spot on our Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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#25

Blue Mountain College

Blue Mountain, MS

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.

Blue Mountain College undergraduate students pay an average of $17,380 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Blue Mountain College take out is $24,386.

Blue Mountain College also claimed a spot on our Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

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Rest of the Top Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region

#26

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY
#27

Union University

Jackson, TN
#28

Elon University

Elon, NC
#30

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA
#30

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL
#32

Albany State University

Albany, GA
#33

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN
#34

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

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

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

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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