2027 Best Value General Psychology Schools in Idaho
[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 10 schools to find the best return on investment for general psychology students.
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2027 Best Value General Psychology Schools in Idaho
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Psychology Schools
College Of Southern Idaho earned the #1 spot for value among general psychology schools in Idaho. Set in the city of Twin Falls, College Of Southern Idaho is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,360, while out-of-state students pay about $6,840. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $11,175. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from College Of Southern Idaho generally make around $39,099. That is a strong return on a $11,175 median debt.
Brigham Young University Idaho is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $14,250 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Brigham Young University Idaho generally make around $27,342. That is a strong return on a $14,250 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
College Of Western Idaho came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. College Of Western Idaho is a very large public school located in the rural area of Nampa. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,446, with out-of-state students paying around $7,454. Students borrow a median of $11,500 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $40,963.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at North Idaho College, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Coeur d'Alene, North Idaho College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,396 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,736. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $14,688. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from North Idaho College generally make around $49,489. Set against $14,688 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Idaho State University, which ranked #5. Idaho State University is a large public school located in the city of Pocatello. In-state tuition and fees average $8,610, with out-of-state students paying around $27,720. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $26,014. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Idaho State University generally make around $25,684. That is a strong return on a $26,014 median debt.
University Of Idaho placed #6 among the best values for general psychology. University Of Idaho is a large public school located in the town of Moscow. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,084, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Idaho generally make around $28,289. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Idaho admits about 76% of applicants.
Lewis Clark State College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Lewis Clark State College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lewiston. Students from in state pay about $7,610 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,028 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $24,600. General Psychology graduates of Lewis Clark State College earn a median of $44,496 early in their careers. Set against $24,600 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
The College Of Idaho landed the #8 spot for general psychology value this year. The College Of Idaho is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Caldwell. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,845. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of The College Of Idaho earn a median of $34,904 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 49%.
Boise State University came in at #9 for value in general psychology this year. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,048, while out-of-state students pay about $27,788. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $22,559 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $30,865. Set against $22,559 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Boise State University admits about 87% of applicants.
Northwest Nazarene University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Nampa, Northwest Nazarene University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $40,824 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,562. General Psychology graduates of Northwest Nazarene University earn a median of $50,330 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,562 median debt. Northwest Nazarene University admits about 65% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
