2026 Best Value Other Psychology Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Other Psychology master’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. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Westfield State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Other Psychology master's degree schools in the United States. Based in Westfield, MA, Westfield State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,179, while out-of-state students pay about $18,259. Typical Other Psychology student debt is $25,910. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,346. That is a strong return on a $25,910 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted. See the full Westfield State University profile
Out of the 113 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Youngstown State University landed the #2 spot. Youngstown State University is a public school based in Youngstown, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,926, with out-of-state students paying around $10,286. The median Other Psychology program debt is $26,373. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,544. Set against $26,373 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%. Read the full report on Youngstown State University
A rank of #3 makes Marist College one of the best values in the United States. Based in Poughkeepsie, NY, Marist College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $47,620 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete their Other Psychology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $77,819. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Marist College admits about 56% of applicants. See the full Marist College profile
A rank of #4 makes Grand Canyon University one of the best values in the United States. Located in Phoenix, AZ, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,508. The median Other Psychology program debt is $30,027. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,186. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 79%. See the full Grand Canyon University profile
The Sage Colleges came in at #5 on this year's best-value Other Psychology ranking in the United States. Set in Troy, NY, The Sage Colleges is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,164. Typical Other Psychology student debt is $26,702. The Sage Colleges alumni report median earnings of $58,316 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The Sage Colleges admits about 53% of applicants. Get the full The Sage Colleges report
The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Located in Los Angeles, CA, The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,780. Typical Other Psychology student debt is $32,107. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,899. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles admits about 46% of applicants. See the full The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles profile
Tiffin University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Located in Tiffin, OH, Tiffin University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $34,790. Tiffin University Other Psychology students take on a median of $35,173 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $35,942. That is a strong return on a $35,173 median debt. Tiffin University admits about 80% of applicants. See the full Tiffin University profile
Azusa Pacific University offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Based in Azusa, CA, Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $44,458. Graduates carry a median of $23,709 in student loans. Median earnings reach $66,677 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,709 median debt. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Azusa Pacific University profile
Husson University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Based in Bangor, ME, Husson University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $23,304. Husson University Other Psychology students take on a median of $27,735 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,025. That is a strong return on a $27,735 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%. Read more about Husson University
East Central University came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Located in Ada, OK, East Central University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,032 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,842 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,840 to complete their Other Psychology program here. East Central University alumni report median earnings of $44,962 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. East Central University admits about 58% of applicants. Read more about East Central University
University Of Phoenix Arizona came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Based in Phoenix, AZ, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,552. Typical Other Psychology student debt is $35,323. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,752. That is a strong return on a $35,323 median debt. Get the full University Of Phoenix Arizona report
University Of California Santa Barbara placed #12 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Set in Santa Barbara, CA, University Of California Santa Barbara is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,444, compared with $47,332 for out-of-state students. University Of California Santa Barbara Other Psychology students take on a median of $15,501 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $74,915 ten years after entry. Set against $15,501 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 33%. See the full University Of California Santa Barbara profile
Michigan State University landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Michigan State University is a public school based in East Lansing, MI. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Graduates carry a median of $25,213 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $67,253. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants. More on Michigan State University
Naropa University came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Based in Boulder, CO, Naropa University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $36,620 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $33,250 to complete their Other Psychology program here. Naropa University alumni report median earnings of $28,720 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 100% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Naropa University
Sacred Heart University came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fairfield, CT. In-state tuition and fees run about $50,404. The median Other Psychology program debt is $25,831. Sacred Heart University alumni report median earnings of $75,059 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Sacred Heart University admits about 65% of applicants. Read more about Sacred Heart University
Pacifica Graduate Institute came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Pacifica Graduate Institute is a private for-profit school based in Carpinteria, CA. Read more about Pacifica Graduate Institute
University Of Denver placed #18 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Based in Denver, CO, University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $61,398. The median Other Psychology program debt is $22,534. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $71,155. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of Denver profile
Montreat College
Montreat College offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. More on Montreat College
National University offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Read the full report on National University
University Of La Verne ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. More on University Of La Verne
Johns Hopkins University landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Johns Hopkins University
Shasta College
Shasta College came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Shasta College
Seminole State College offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Get the full Seminole State College report
University Of Pennsylvania landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Pennsylvania
Moorpark College
Moorpark College came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Moorpark College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Other Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. See the full Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College profile
Florida National University Main Campus placed #27 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read more about Florida National University Main Campus
Imperial Valley College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Read more about Imperial Valley College
Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile
Bluefield College landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Bluefield College report
University Of Saint Mary came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Saint Mary
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global profile
Rhode Island College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Rhode Island College
Bastyr University landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Bastyr University profile
Lackawanna College placed #35 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Lackawanna College
Fayetteville State University placed #36 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Fayetteville State University
Lesley University placed #37 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. More on Lesley University
University Of California Riverside offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Read more about University Of California Riverside
San Jose State University landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. More on San Jose State University
Swarthmore College landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Swarthmore College
Sofia University
Sofia University offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. See the full Sofia University profile
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German
Cuny Graduate School And University Center ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Read the full report on Cuny Graduate School And University Center
Fairfield University offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Read the full report on Fairfield University
Northwestern University placed #45 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. See the full Northwestern University profile
University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Read the full report on University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras
Carson Newman College placed #47 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Get the full Carson Newman College report
Kings College
Kings College offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. See the full Kings College profile
University Of South Florida Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about University Of South Florida Main Campus
University Of California San Diego placed #50 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Get the full University Of California San Diego report
Related Other Psychology Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Other Psychology Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Other Psychology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Psychology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Psychology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Psychology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Psychology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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).