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. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general psychology education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for general psychology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Utah Valley University, our #1 best value for general psychology in Utah. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $12,500 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $31,888. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes Salt Lake Community College one of the best values for general psychology. Salt Lake Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. In-state tuition and fees average $4,426, with out-of-state students paying around $14,244. Students borrow a median of $8,432 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Salt Lake Community College generally make around $32,619. Set against $8,432 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Weber State University one of the best values for general psychology. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,557 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $28,476 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $33,210. Set against $28,476 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southern Utah University earned it the #4 place for general psychology. Located in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,962 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,192. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $11,359. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $27,146. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Utah State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Utah State University is a very large public school located in the city of Logan. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,560, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $18,461 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $43,682. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Brigham Young University Provo earned the #6 position for value in general psychology this year. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $33,694 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
Dixie State College Of Utah came in at #7 for value in general psychology this year. Located in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,306, compared with $18,246 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $21,000. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Dixie State College Of Utah generally make around $33,634. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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