2027 Best Value General Psychology Schools in Maine
[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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for general psychology students.
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2027 Best Value General Psychology Schools in Maine
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Psychology Schools
Kennebec Valley Community College earned the #1 spot for value among general psychology schools in Maine. Located in the town of Fairfield, Kennebec Valley Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,156 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,036. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $16,165. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Kennebec Valley Community College generally make around $43,896. That is a strong return on a $16,165 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central Maine Community College earned it the #2 place for general psychology. Set in the city of Auburn, Central Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,140 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,020. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $14,700 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $43,934. That is a strong return on a $14,700 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Southern Maine earned it the #3 place for general psychology. Set in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,090 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,940. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $20,730. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Southern Maine generally make around $33,621. Set against $20,730 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Maine At Presque Isle earned it the #4 place for general psychology. Set in the rural area of Presque Isle, University Of Maine At Presque Isle is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,402 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,862. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,434 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $41,148. That is a strong return on a $23,434 median debt. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Colby College earned it the #5 place for general psychology. Set in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $69,600. Students borrow a median of $22,016 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Colby College generally make around $40,842. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Colby College admits about 7% of applicants.
University Of Maine At Farmington placed #6 among the best values for general psychology. Located in the rural area of Farmington, University Of Maine At Farmington is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,308, with out-of-state students paying around $23,878. Students borrow a median of $25,358 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Maine At Farmington generally make around $31,011. That is a strong return on a $25,358 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.
University Of Maine came in at #7 for value in general psychology this year. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,326, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. Students borrow a median of $26,909 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $34,123. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.
Husson University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the city of Bangor, Husson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,304. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Husson University earn a median of $35,259 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
University Of New England landed the #9 spot for general psychology value this year. University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Biddeford. Students from in state pay about $44,210 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,000. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $34,791. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.
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Notes and References
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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked 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 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).
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