by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/psychology-general/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. 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 22 schools to find the best return on investment 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.
For return on investment in general psychology, no school beat Berea College this year. Set in the town of Berea, Berea College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $51,658. Students borrow a median of $5,801 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $31,428. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 19% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Northern Kentucky University, which ranked #2. Northern Kentucky University is a large public school located in the suburb of Highland Heights. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,088, compared with $21,912 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $26,088. General Psychology graduates of Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $36,209 early in their careers. Set against $26,088 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Kentucky State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. Kentucky State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Frankfort. Students from in state pay about $9,387 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,578. Students borrow a median of $33,746 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $28,497. That is a strong return on a $33,746 median debt. Kentucky State University admits about 96% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Western Kentucky University, which ranked #4. Western Kentucky University is a large public school located in the city of Bowling Green. Students from in state pay about $11,652 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,000 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,846 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Western Kentucky University earn a median of $25,936 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,846 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Morehead State University earned it the #5 place for general psychology. Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Morehead. In-state tuition and fees average $10,024, while out-of-state students pay about $14,980. Students borrow a median of $23,420 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $25,789. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Morehead State University admits about 77% of applicants.
Georgetown College came in at #6 for value in general psychology this year. Georgetown College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Georgetown. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,840. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $33,921. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.
University Of The Cumberlands landed the #7 spot for general psychology value this year. Located in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $9,875 in tuition and fees. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $21,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of The Cumberlands generally make around $36,913. That is a strong return on a $21,750 median debt. University Of The Cumberlands admits about 99% of applicants.
Eastern Kentucky University placed #8 among the best values for general psychology. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,320, with out-of-state students paying around $21,230. Students borrow a median of $27,645 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $28,273 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Brescia University landed the #9 spot for general psychology value this year. Set in the city of Owensboro, Brescia University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $31,550 in tuition and fees. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $32,248 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Brescia University generally make around $22,619. That is a strong return on a $32,248 median debt. Brescia University admits about 35% of applicants.
University Of Louisville came in at #10 for value in general psychology this year. University Of Louisville is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville. Students from in state pay about $13,136 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,482. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $23,500. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $30,416. Set against $23,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.
Lindsey Wilson College came in at #11 for value in general psychology this year. Set in the town of Columbia, Lindsey Wilson College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $27,808 in tuition and fees. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $24,119 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $37,808. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Kentucky landed the #12 spot for general psychology value this year. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,502, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $28,551 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. University Of Kentucky admits about 93% of applicants.
Kentucky Wesleyan College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Kentucky Wesleyan College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Owensboro. In-state tuition and fees average $34,673. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,333 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Kentucky Wesleyan College generally make around $32,568. That is a strong return on a $25,333 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Campbellsville University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $27,998. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $23,250. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Campbellsville University generally make around $31,478. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Pikeville College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Set in the town of Pikeville, Pikeville College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $24,850. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,770 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $57,157. That is a strong return on a $23,770 median debt.
Centre College landed the #16 spot for general psychology value this year. Centre College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Danville. Students from in state pay about $52,820 in tuition and fees. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Centre College earn a median of $26,636 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 54%.
Asbury University landed the #17 spot for general psychology value this year. Asbury University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $33,640. Students borrow a median of $28,104 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $50,086. That is a strong return on a $28,104 median debt. Asbury University admits about 63% of applicants.
Bellarmine University placed #18 among the best values for general psychology. Set in the city of Louisville, Bellarmine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,770. Students borrow a median of $26,376 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $29,028. That is a strong return on a $26,376 median debt. Bellarmine University admits about 86% of applicants.
Thomas More College placed #19 among the best values for general psychology. Set in the suburb of Crestview Hills, Thomas More College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $39,025. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $26,960. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $57,440. That is a strong return on a $26,960 median debt. Thomas More College admits about 90% of applicants.
Transylvania University came in at #20 for value in general psychology this year. Set in the city of Lexington, Transylvania University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $46,870. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Transylvania University generally make around $45,208. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Spalding University landed the #21 spot for general psychology value this year. Spalding University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Louisville. In-state tuition and fees average $29,000. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $31,750 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Spalding University earn a median of $40,262 early in their careers. Set against $31,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Midway College placed #22 among the best values for general psychology. Midway College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Midway. Students from in state pay about $19,110 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Midway College earn a median of $27,403 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 95%.
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 · 22 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 22 ranked schools only.
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