by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/psychology-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 34 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general psychology students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Macomb Community College, our #1 best value for general psychology in Michigan. Set in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,660, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $9,862 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $38,758. Set against $9,862 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Lansing Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Lansing, Lansing Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,100, with out-of-state students paying around $11,300. Students borrow a median of $11,740 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Lansing Community College generally make around $46,103. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Muskegon Community College earned it the #3 place for general psychology. Muskegon Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Muskegon. Students from in state pay about $7,250 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,010. Students borrow a median of $14,928 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Muskegon Community College earn a median of $48,267 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Oakland University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,167, with out-of-state students paying around $24,735. Students borrow a median of $24,510 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Oakland University generally make around $38,589. Set against $24,510 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Ferris State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general psychology, landing the #5 spot this year. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,125 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Ferris State University generally make around $29,503. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ferris State University admits about 91% of applicants.
Southwestern Michigan College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the rural area of Dowagiac, Southwestern Michigan College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,417, with out-of-state students paying around $8,394. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $16,575. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $43,153. That is a strong return on a $16,575 median debt.
University Of Michigan Flint came in at #7 for value in general psychology this year. Set in the city of Flint, University Of Michigan Flint is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,236, with out-of-state students paying around $27,790. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $29,500. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Michigan Flint generally make around $30,259. Set against $29,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 70%.
Lake Michigan College earned the #8 position for value in general psychology this year. Lake Michigan College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Benton Harbor. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,445, with out-of-state students paying around $7,755. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $14,473. General Psychology graduates of Lake Michigan College earn a median of $50,185 early in their careers. Set against $14,473 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Michigan Dearborn came in at #9 for value in general psychology this year. Set in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,640, compared with $32,896 for out-of-state students. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,977 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $31,803. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Michigan Dearborn admits about 56% of applicants.
Saginaw Valley State University earned the #10 position for value in general psychology this year. Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of University Center. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,930, while out-of-state students pay about $30,450. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $26,447 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $30,092. That is a strong return on a $26,447 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Wayne State University came in at #11 for value in general psychology this year. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,159, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $26,087. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Wayne State University generally make around $48,092. Set against $26,087 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%.
Andrews University came in at #12 for value in general psychology this year. Set in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,056. Students borrow a median of $26,314 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Andrews University earn a median of $62,634 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Andrews University admits about 82% of applicants.
Lake Superior State University earned the #13 position for value in general psychology this year. Located in the town of Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,890. Students borrow a median of $22,429 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Lake Superior State University earn a median of $47,910 early in their careers. Set against $22,429 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Detroit Mercy placed #14 among the best values for general psychology. University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Detroit. Students from in state pay about $32,946 in tuition and fees. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $76,755. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 75%.
Northern Michigan University earned the #15 position for value in general psychology this year. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $14,322 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,944 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $22,727. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Northern Michigan University generally make around $28,246. Set against $22,727 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Michigan Technological University earned the #16 position for value in general psychology this year. Set in the town of Houghton, Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $20,532 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $44,807. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,800 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $64,652. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Western Michigan University earned the #17 position for value in general psychology this year. Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,000. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $28,890. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
Baker College Of Flint came in at #18 for value in general psychology this year. Set in the town of Owosso, Baker College Of Flint is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,000. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $41,688. General Psychology graduates of Baker College Of Flint earn a median of $32,913 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $41,688 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Grand Valley State University landed the #19 spot for general psychology value this year. Grand Valley State University is a very large public school located in the town of Allendale. In-state tuition and fees average $15,502, compared with $21,894 for out-of-state students. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,187 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Grand Valley State University generally make around $30,100. Set against $25,187 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Grand Valley State University admits about 83% of applicants.
Eastern Michigan University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,990. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $28,403 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $30,490. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Central Michigan University placed #21 among the best values for general psychology. Central Michigan University is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $31,166. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Grace Bible College placed #22 among the best values for general psychology. Located in the city of Wyoming, Grace Bible College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,190. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $29,214 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Grace Bible College generally make around $35,745. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Aquinas College Michigan landed the #23 spot for general psychology value this year. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Aquinas College Michigan is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $40,218 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,000. General Psychology graduates of Aquinas College Michigan earn a median of $31,789 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Siena Heights University earned the #24 position for value in general psychology this year. Set in the town of Adrian, Siena Heights University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,778. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,475 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Siena Heights University earn a median of $52,293 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,475 median debt. Siena Heights University admits about 69% of applicants.
Madonna University came in at #25 for value in general psychology this year. Madonna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Livonia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,440. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $26,896. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $56,984. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
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This ranking is produced 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 · 34 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 34 ranked schools only.
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