2026 Best Value Other Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Other Psychology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 113 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Other Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
National University came in at #2 on this year's best-value Other Psychology ranking in the United States. National University is a private not-for-profit school based in San Diego, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,284. The median Other Psychology program debt is $30,426. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $67,548. That is a strong return on a $30,426 median debt. See the full National University profile
Kean University came in at #3 on this year's best-value Other Psychology ranking in the United States. Set in Union, NJ, Kean University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,299, with out-of-state students paying around $22,446. Students borrow a median of $26,703 to complete their Other Psychology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,237. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kean University has an acceptance rate of 76%. Read more about Kean University
Montreat College came in at #4 on this year's best-value Other Psychology ranking in the United States. Set in Montreat, NC, Montreat College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $36,450 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $24,168 in student loans. Median earnings reach $45,151 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,168 median debt. The acceptance rate is 69%. See the full Montreat College profile
Out of the 113 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Adams State College landed the #5 spot. This public school is set in Alamosa, CO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,824, compared with $21,944 for out-of-state students. Adams State College Other Psychology students take on a median of $25,523 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,372. That is a strong return on a $25,523 median debt. Read the full report on Adams State College
Marist College came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Poughkeepsie, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $47,620. The median Other Psychology program debt is $26,000. Marist College alumni report median earnings of $77,819 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 56% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Marist College
Northwestern University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Based in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $68,322 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $11,630 to complete their Other Psychology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $89,363 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $11,630 median debt. Roughly 8% of applicants are accepted. See the full Northwestern University profile
Augsburg College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Minneapolis, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $45,452. Students borrow a median of $26,319 to complete their Other Psychology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $58,829 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,319 median debt. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. More on Augsburg College
St Catherine University landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Saint Paul, MN, St Catherine University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $38,428. Graduates carry a median of $29,883 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,282. That is a strong return on a $29,883 median debt. St Catherine University admits about 92% of applicants. More on St Catherine University
Bastyr University landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Kenmore, WA, Bastyr University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $32,289. Bastyr University Other Psychology students take on a median of $26,196 in debt. Median earnings reach $49,364 ten years out. Set against $26,196 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Bastyr University
Tiffin University offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Set in Tiffin, OH, Tiffin University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $34,790. Typical Other Psychology student debt is $35,173. Tiffin University alumni report median earnings of $35,942 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Tiffin University admits about 80% of applicants. See the full Tiffin University profile
University Of California San Diego offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Based in La Jolla, CA, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,788, with out-of-state students paying around $47,676. University Of California San Diego Other Psychology students take on a median of $18,200 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $84,943 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $18,200 median debt. University Of California San Diego admits about 27% of applicants. Read more about University Of California San Diego
Saint Marys College Of California placed #15 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Saint Marys College Of California is a private not-for-profit school based in Moraga, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,803. Saint Marys College Of California Other Psychology students take on a median of $23,250 in debt. Saint Marys College Of California alumni report median earnings of $78,812 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. Saint Marys College Of California admits about 86% of applicants. More on Saint Marys College Of California
Carson Newman College came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Carson Newman College is a private not-for-profit school based in Jefferson City, TN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,700. The median Other Psychology program debt is $22,843. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $48,382. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Carson Newman College admits about 90% of applicants. More on Carson Newman College
University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Read the full report on University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras
Capella University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Read the full report on Capella University
Webster University landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Webster University report
Salve Regina University landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Salve Regina University
The Sage Colleges came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. See the full The Sage Colleges profile
Youngstown State University landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Youngstown State University
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Read the full report on Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College
Butler University came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Butler University
Fayetteville State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. See the full Fayetteville State University profile
San Jose State University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Read the full report on San Jose State University
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global placed #24 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Get the full Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global report
University Of Wisconsin Parkside ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Parkside report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Other Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Kings College
Kings College placed #26 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Get the full Kings College report
Husson University placed #27 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Get the full Husson University report
Cuny Graduate School And University Center landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Cuny Graduate School And University Center profile
Southern Arkansas University Tech offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. See the full Southern Arkansas University Tech profile
Westfield State University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Read more about Westfield State University
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German
Missouri University Of Science And Technology ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. More on Missouri University Of Science And Technology
University Of Missouri St Louis offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. More on University Of Missouri St Louis
Arkansas State University Main Campus placed #34 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. More on Arkansas State University Main Campus
Grinnell College
Grinnell College came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. More on Grinnell College
Loyola University Chicago ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. See the full Loyola University Chicago profile
University Of California Davis placed #37 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of California Davis
Goucher College
Goucher College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Goucher College
Carlow University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. See the full Carlow University profile
Hofstra University offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about Hofstra University
University Of Baltimore ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Get the full University Of Baltimore report
Lindenwood University landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Lindenwood University
Whitman College
Whitman College landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Whitman College profile
Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. More on Columbia University In The City Of New York
University Of La Verne placed #45 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read more about University Of La Verne
Lackawanna College came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Lackawanna College
Miracosta College came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. See the full Miracosta College profile
The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc placed #48 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read more about The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc
University Of New Orleans placed #49 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of New Orleans
Bennington College landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Bennington College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 113 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).