by our College Data Analytics Team
[Experimental Psychology](/majors/psychology/child-development-psychology/experimental-psychology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for experimental psychology students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the experimental psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Williams College earned the #1 spot for value among experimental psychology schools in Massachusetts. Located in the town of Williamstown, Williams College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,560. Experimental Psychology graduates carry a median of $12,615 in student loans. Early-career experimental psychology graduates make about $53,652. Set against $12,615 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 8%.
Harvard University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value experimental psychology schools. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. Experimental Psychology graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Experimental Psychology graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $41,501 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,616 median debt. The acceptance rate is 4%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Gordon College earned it the #3 place for experimental psychology. Gordon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Wenham. In-state tuition and fees average $30,700. Typical student debt for experimental psychology graduates is $25,612. Early-career experimental psychology graduates make about $37,097. That is a strong return on a $25,612 median debt. The acceptance rate is 69%.
Mount Holyoke College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value experimental psychology schools. Located in the suburb of South Hadley, Mount Holyoke College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,018. Typical student debt for experimental psychology graduates is $24,250. Soon after graduation, experimental psychology degree recipients from Mount Holyoke College generally make around $32,439. That is a strong return on a $24,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 36%.
Brandeis University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value experimental psychology schools. Set in the city of Waltham, Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,080. Typical student debt for experimental psychology graduates is $26,787. Soon after graduation, experimental psychology degree recipients from Brandeis University generally make around $37,494. Set against $26,787 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 40%.
Tufts University placed #6 among the best values for experimental psychology. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,704. Experimental Psychology graduates carry a median of $15,875 in student loans. Early-career experimental psychology graduates make about $56,504. Set against $15,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Tufts University admits about 12% of applicants.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
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