by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/psychology-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general psychology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in general psychology, no school beat Charter Oak State College this year. Charter Oak State College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of New Britain. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,506. Students borrow a median of $22,779 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $45,428. Set against $22,779 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Central Connecticut State University one of the best values for general psychology. Central Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the suburb of New Britain. In-state tuition and fees average $13,050, while out-of-state students pay about $16,550. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University generally make around $33,153. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Capital Community College, which ranked #3. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,338, compared with $15,596 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $12,059. General Psychology graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $43,086 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southern Connecticut State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general psychology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,442, compared with $16,942 for out-of-state students. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $40,285. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Western Connecticut State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Set in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,401, with out-of-state students paying around $16,901. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $24,622. General Psychology graduates of Western Connecticut State University earn a median of $32,064 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Eastern Connecticut State University placed #6 among the best values for general psychology. Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Willimantic. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,928, compared with $17,426 for out-of-state students. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,779 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Eastern Connecticut State University earn a median of $29,403 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,779 median debt. The acceptance rate is 83%.
University Of Connecticut landed the #7 spot for general psychology value this year. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $33,521 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 52%.
Post University placed #8 among the best values for general psychology. Post University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Waterbury. Students from in state pay about $15,922 in tuition and fees. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $45,713 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Post University generally make around $31,377. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Wesleyan University landed the #9 spot for general psychology value this year. Located in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,042. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $16,125. General Psychology graduates of Wesleyan University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. Set against $16,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 16%.
University Of Bridgeport placed #10 among the best values for general psychology. Located in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,760. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $30,396. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Bridgeport generally make around $33,392. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Hartford ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,075. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,000. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $28,707. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Albertus Magnus College earned the #12 position for value in general psychology this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Albertus Magnus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,908. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $35,937 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Albertus Magnus College generally make around $34,725. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 59%.
University Of New Haven came in at #13 for value in general psychology this year. Set in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,332. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,000. General Psychology graduates of University Of New Haven earn a median of $29,108 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of New Haven admits about 60% of applicants.
Connecticut College landed the #14 spot for general psychology value this year. Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New London. Students from in state pay about $67,242 in tuition and fees. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $24,197 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Connecticut College earn a median of $40,141 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,197 median debt. Roughly 37% of applicants are accepted.
Quinnipiac University landed the #15 spot for general psychology value this year. Set in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,480. Students borrow a median of $26,672 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $32,192. That is a strong return on a $26,672 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Fairfield University earned the #16 position for value in general psychology this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,400. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $26,000. General Psychology graduates of Fairfield University earn a median of $39,890 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 33% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 ranked schools only.
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