2026 Best Value Psychology Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Psychology certificate degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 1829 institutions 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 help you make your decision, 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 Psychology Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Park University tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Psychology certificate degree schools in the United States. Based in Parkville, MO, Park University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $12,116 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $22,717 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,309. That is a strong return on a $22,717 median debt. Get the full Park University report
University Of North Dakota came in at #2 on this year's best-value Psychology ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Grand Forks, ND. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,951, while out-of-state students pay about $15,570. Students borrow a median of $23,905 to complete their Psychology program here. University Of North Dakota alumni report median earnings of $63,552 a decade after entry. Set against $23,905 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%. Read more about University Of North Dakota
Out of the 1829 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Wisconsin Parkside landed the #3 spot. Located in Kenosha, WI, University Of Wisconsin Parkside is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,270 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,429. Typical Psychology student debt is $24,375. University Of Wisconsin Parkside alumni report median earnings of $51,129 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Parkside has an acceptance rate of 75%. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Parkside
You'll get strong value at Minnesota State University Mankato, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. The median Psychology program debt is $24,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,922. Set against $24,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Minnesota State University Mankato
A rank of #5 makes Missouri State University Springfield one of the best values in the United States. Based in Springfield, MO, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,502, compared with $18,770 for out-of-state students. The median Psychology program debt is $25,875. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,827. Set against $25,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Missouri State University Springfield admits about 90% of applicants. More on Missouri State University Springfield
Lewis Clark State College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Psychology schools. Lewis Clark State College is a public school based in Lewiston, ID. In-state tuition and fees average $7,610, compared with $22,028 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,600 to complete their Psychology program here. Median earnings reach $46,001 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,600 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Lewis Clark State College
Angelo State University placed #7 among the best-value Psychology schools in the United States. This public school is set in San Angelo, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $8,460, compared with $18,300 for out-of-state students. Typical Psychology student debt is $24,408. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,116. Set against $24,408 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%. Get the full Angelo State University report
Wichita State University came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Located in Wichita, KS, Wichita State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,684 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,869 for out-of-state students. Wichita State University Psychology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Median earnings reach $51,532 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Wichita State University admits about 94% of applicants. Read the full report on Wichita State University
Rowan University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Psychology schools. Set in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,574, compared with $26,932 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,988 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. Rowan University admits about 78% of applicants. See the full Rowan University profile
Arkansas State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Located in Jonesboro, AR, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,090, compared with $14,522 for out-of-state students. Typical Psychology student debt is $22,222. Median earnings reach $42,617 ten years out. Set against $22,222 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted. More on Arkansas State University Main Campus
University Of Missouri Columbia landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,837 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,056. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete their Psychology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,403. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%. Read more about University Of Missouri Columbia
Indiana University South Bend ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Psychology schools. Indiana University South Bend is a public school based in South Bend, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,424, compared with $22,811 for out-of-state students. Indiana University South Bend Psychology students take on a median of $22,465 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,947. Set against $22,465 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Indiana University South Bend
Florida Atlantic University landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Boca Raton, FL, Florida Atlantic University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,879, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Graduates carry a median of $14,836 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,746. That is a strong return on a $14,836 median debt. Florida Atlantic University has an acceptance rate of 66%. More on Florida Atlantic University
Arkansas Tech University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Psychology schools. Located in Russellville, AR, Arkansas Tech University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,674, compared with $14,668 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,910 to complete their Psychology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,766 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,910 median debt. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Arkansas Tech University
Upper Iowa University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Psychology schools. Based in Fayette, IA, Upper Iowa University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,475. Typical Psychology student debt is $38,594. Upper Iowa University alumni report median earnings of $52,766 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Upper Iowa University has an acceptance rate of 96%. See the full Upper Iowa University profile
Utah Valley University came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Set in Orem, UT, Utah Valley University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Typical Psychology student debt is $12,500. Utah Valley University alumni report median earnings of $55,486 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Utah Valley University report
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Texas A And M University College Station Psychology students take on a median of $19,121 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $72,097. That is a strong return on a $19,121 median debt. The acceptance rate is 57%. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station
La Roche College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Psychology schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. In-state tuition and fees run about $34,052. Typical Psychology student debt is $27,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $52,341. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. La Roche College admits about 76% of applicants. More on La Roche College
University Of Pennsylvania landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,686. University Of Pennsylvania Psychology students take on a median of $18,125 in debt. Median earnings reach $111,371 ten years out. Set against $18,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Pennsylvania
Washington University In St Louis ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Psychology schools. Based in St. Louis, MO, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,790. Typical Psychology student debt is $15,450. Washington University In St Louis alumni report median earnings of $86,182 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Washington University In St Louis profile
St Marys University landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. St Marys University is a private not-for-profit school based in San Antonio, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,434. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete their Psychology program here. Median earnings reach $56,955 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. St Marys University has an acceptance rate of 98%. Get the full St Marys University report
Saint Josephs College New York ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Psychology schools. Saint Josephs College New York is a private not-for-profit school based in Brooklyn, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $36,550. Typical Psychology student debt is $24,492. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,905. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Saint Josephs College New York
University Of Maine placed #23 among the best-value Psychology schools in the United States. Located in Orono, ME, University Of Maine is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,326, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. Graduates carry a median of $26,909 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,653. That is a strong return on a $26,909 median debt. University Of Maine has an acceptance rate of 97%. See the full University Of Maine profile
Capital University offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. More on Capital University
Fitchburg State University landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Fitchburg State University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Psychology Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Glenville State College came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Glenville State College
Oglethorpe University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Psychology schools. More on Oglethorpe University
Ozarks Technical Community College came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. See the full Ozarks Technical Community College profile
Pennsylvania State University Penn State New Kensington offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Read the full report on Pennsylvania State University Penn State New Kensington
Reinhardt University placed #30 among the best-value Psychology schools in the United States. See the full Reinhardt University profile
Spalding University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. More on Spalding University
Troy University
Troy University came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Troy University
University Of Nebraska Medical Center offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. More on University Of Nebraska Medical Center
University Of North Texas At Dallas offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Get the full University Of North Texas At Dallas report
Azusa Pacific University College offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Read more about Azusa Pacific University College
Blinn College
Blinn College landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Blinn College
Citrus College
Citrus College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Psychology schools. More on Citrus College
Doane College Crete came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. See the full Doane College Crete profile
El Centro College placed #39 among the best-value Psychology schools in the United States. Read the full report on El Centro College
Lake Michigan College landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Lake Michigan College
North Park University placed #41 among the best-value Psychology schools in the United States. Read more about North Park University
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Worthington Scranton placed #42 among the best-value Psychology schools in the United States. More on Pennsylvania State University Penn State Worthington Scranton
Purdue University Global ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Psychology schools. Read the full report on Purdue University Global
Santiago Canyon College landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Santiago Canyon College
Warner Pacific College placed #45 among the best-value Psychology schools in the United States. See the full Warner Pacific College profile
Wartburg College
Wartburg College landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Wartburg College
Wittenberg University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Psychology schools. Get the full Wittenberg University report
Agnes Scott College offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. Read more about Agnes Scott College
California Lutheran University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Psychology schools. Get the full California Lutheran University report
Cumberland County College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Psychology schools. Read more about Cumberland County College
Related Psychology Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
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- Best Value Psychology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Psychology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Psychology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Psychology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Psychology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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 1829 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).
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