2023 Best Value Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Psychology School for You
With 195,678 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, psychology is the #8 most popular major in the United States.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 212 schools in the Middle Atlantic 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. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for psychology majors pursuing a .
Top 25 Best Middle Atlantic Region Schools for Affordable Quality in Psychology
Our 2023 rankings named La Salle University the best value school in the Middle Atlantic Region for psychology students. Located in the city of Philadelphia, La Salle 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 La Salle are $33,150 a year. Psychology majors at La Salle take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $538, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means LaGuardia Community College is a great value for psychology students. LaGuardia is a fairly large public school located in the city of Long Island City.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LaGuardia are $8,098 per year. Psychology majors at LaGuardia take out an average of $7,270 in student loans while working on their egree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland Global Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
UMGC undergraduate students pay an average of $12,336 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at UMGC take out is $23,680.
UMGC also claimed a spot on our Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Excelsior College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Excelsior College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Albany.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Excelsior College take out is $22,749.
Excelsior College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
Out of the 212 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wilmington University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wilmington University are $11,760 per year. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Wilmington University carry an average student debtload of $28,666.
The Graduate Center, CUNY came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. The Graduate Center is a medium-sized public school located in the city of New York.
The Graduate Center undergraduate students pay an average of $15,360 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, psychology majors at The Graduate Center accumulate an average of around $19,462 in student debt.
The Graduate Center excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
Pillar College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value psychology programs. Located in the large city of Newark, Pillar is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Pillar undergraduate students pay an average of $22,756 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Pillar take out is $36,259.
With a ranking of #8, Mansfield University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best value schools for psychology students. Mansfield University is a small public school located in the distant town of Mansfield.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Mansfield University are $13,248 a year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Mansfield University take out is $27,000.
Full Psychology at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Report
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the fringe town of Shippensburg, Ship is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Ship are $14,122 a year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Ship take out is $26,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $284.
Read full report on Psychology at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value psychology programs. SRU is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Slippery Rock.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SRU are $14,615 per year. On average, psychology graduates from SRU take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $211.
Read full report on Psychology at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Marywood University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Marywood is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Scranton.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Marywood are $37,284 per year. On average, psychology graduates from Marywood take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Lehman College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Lehman is a large public school located in the large city of Bronx.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lehman are $15,360 per year. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Lehman carry an average student debtload of $11,662.
College of Staten Island CUNY did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for psychology students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the large city of Staten Island, CSI is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CSI are $15,440 per year. On average, psychology graduates from CSI take out $16,574 in student loans while working on their degree.
Community College of Philadelphia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for psychology students. It came in at #14 on the list. Community College of Philadelphia is a large public school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Community College of Philadelphia are $12,744 a year. Psychology majors at Community College of Philadelphia take out an average of $13,375 in student loans while working on their egree.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value psychology programs. Located in the city of Washington, The Chicago School Washington DC Campus is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Kean University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for psychology students. It came in at #16 on the list. Kean is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Union.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Kean are $19,771 per year. While working on their degree, psychology majors at Kean accumulate an average of around $24,382 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $231, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #17, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best value schools for psychology students. Kutztown University is a medium-sized public school located in the fringe town of Kutztown.
Kutztown University undergraduate students pay an average of $15,170 in tuition and fees each year. Psychology majors at Kutztown University take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $210.
Read full report on Psychology at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Bowie State University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bowie State University are $19,302 a year. On average, psychology graduates from Bowie State University take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $284.
With a ranking of #19, Baruch College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for psychology students. Located in the large city of New York, Baruch is a public college with a large student population.
Baruch undergraduate students pay an average of $15,414 in tuition and fees each year. Psychology majors at Baruch take out an average of $16,289 in student loans while working on their egree.
SUNY Oneonta landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value psychology programs. Located in the remote town of Oneonta, SUNY Oneonta is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
SUNY Oneonta undergraduate students pay an average of $18,696 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, psychology graduates from SUNY Oneonta carry an average student debtload of $22,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $224, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of New York, John Jay is a public school with a fairly large student population.
John Jay undergraduate students pay an average of $15,420 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, psychology majors at John Jay accumulate an average of around $13,343 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $263.
Full Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice Report
Rider University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Rider is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rider are $35,850 a year. On average, psychology graduates from Rider take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $527.
Rider also claimed a spot on our Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
SUNY Empire State College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the small suburb of Saratoga Springs, SUNY Empire is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY Empire are $17,540 per year. Psychology majors at SUNY Empire take out an average of $33,853 in student loans while working on their egree.
The City College of New York came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large city of New York, CCNY is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CCNY are $15,290 per year. The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at CCNY take out is $10,778.
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With a ranking of #24, Russell Sage College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for psychology students. Russel Sage is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Russel Sage are $33,894 a year. On average, psychology graduates from Russel Sage take out $26,946 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $193.
Rest of the Top Best Value Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great value schools for Psychology students in the Middle Atlantic Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | SUNY Geneseo | Geneseo, NY |
| 34 | Holy Family University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 35 | Keystone College | La Plume, PA |
| 36 | University of Scranton | Scranton, PA |
| 37 | Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus | Teaneck, NJ |
| 37 | Lock Haven University | Lock Haven, PA |
| 37 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus | Indiana, PA |
| 40 | Touro College | New York, NY |
| 41 | York College | Jamaica, NY |
| 42 | Delaware State University | Dover, DE |
| 42 | The College at Brockport | Brockport, NY |
| 42 | Coppin State University | Baltimore, MD |
Best Psychology Colleges by State
Explore the best psychology colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 4,503 |
| Pennsylvania | 7,472 |
| New York | 15,415 |
| Maryland | 2,865 |
| Delaware | 417 |
| District of Columbia | 939 |
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Majors Related to Psychology
Psychology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 141,695 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 33,758 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 17,542 |
| Other Psychology | 2,683 |
Majors Similar to Psychology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
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 Nevit Dilmen.
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