2023 Best Value General Psychology Schools in Nebraska
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best General Psychology School for You
General Psychology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Nebraska. With 664 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 8th out of all the majors we track in the state.
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value General Psychology Schools in Nebraska to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 8 schools in Nebraska 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.
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.
Best Nebraska Schools for Affordable Quality in General Psychology
Our analysis found University of Nebraska at Omaha to be the best value school for general psychology students who want to pursue a degree in Nebraska. Located in the city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNOMAHA are $8,136 per year. While working on their degree, psychology majors at UNOMAHA accumulate an average of around $22,844 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $169.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools in Nebraska list. UNL is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lincoln.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UNL are $9,590 a year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at UNL take out is $24,250. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $327, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
UNL also took the #2 spot in our Best General Psychology Schools in Nebraska rankings.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Peru State College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value General Psychology Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the rural area of Peru, Peru State is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Peru State are $7,800 a year. On average, psychology graduates from Peru State take out $24,970 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 8 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Wayne State College landed the # 4 spot on the list. WSC is a small public school located in the town of Wayne.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WSC are $7,428 per year. While working on their degree, psychology majors at WSC accumulate an average of around $23,383 in student debt.
WSC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best General Psychology Schools in Nebraska list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Nebraska at Kearney. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools in Nebraska list. UNK is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Kearney.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNK are $7,940 per year. On average, psychology graduates from UNK take out $23,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Concordia University, Nebraska ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools in Nebraska list. Concordia University, Nebraska is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Seward.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Concordia University, Nebraska are $36,310 a year. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Concordia University, Nebraska carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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Nebraska Wesleyan University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value General Psychology Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the large city of Lincoln, NWU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at NWU are $38,334 a year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at NWU take out is $27,000.
NWU also made our Best General Psychology Schools in Nebraska list, coming in at #4.
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Doane University 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. Located in the distant town of Crete, Doane Crete is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Doane Crete undergraduate students pay an average of $37,880 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Psychology majors at Doane Crete take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Request InformationBest Value General Psychology Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Best Value General Psychology Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 2,009 |
| Minnesota | 3,142 |
| Kansas | 1,006 |
| Iowa | 1,272 |
| North Dakota | 298 |
| South Dakota | 272 |
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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 8 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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