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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 19 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general psychology schools.
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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.
Copiah Lincoln Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools in Mississippi. Located in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,200, compared with $5,200 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $31,241 ten years after entry.
East Mississippi Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. East Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Scooba. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,095, compared with $7,445 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,422 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from East Mississippi Community College generally make around $34,012. Set against $9,422 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Holmes Community College, which ranked #3. Located in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,710, compared with $6,610 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,250 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Holmes Community College generally make around $32,145. That is a strong return on a $7,250 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Itawamba Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,420, compared with $5,820 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $10,942. General Psychology graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of $40,832 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,942 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, which ranked #5. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Perkinston. In-state tuition and fees average $4,250, compared with $7,850 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $11,653. General Psychology graduates of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earn a median of $34,214 early in their careers. Set against $11,653 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northwest Mississippi Community College landed the #6 spot for general psychology value this year. Set in the town of Senatobia, Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,740. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $9,990 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $35,001. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus placed #7 among the best values for general psychology. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $24,600 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $30,336. Set against $24,600 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.
Mississippi University For Women landed the #8 spot for general psychology value this year. Located in the town of Columbus, Mississippi University For Women is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,492 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $22,375. General Psychology graduates of Mississippi University For Women earn a median of $24,426 early in their careers. Set against $22,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Alcorn State University earned the #9 position for value in general psychology this year. Alcorn State University is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Alcorn State. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,785. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,563. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $23,388. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 45%.
Delta State University came in at #10 for value in general psychology this year. Delta State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Cleveland. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,605. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $19,625 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Delta State University generally make around $18,767. That is a strong return on a $19,625 median debt. The acceptance rate is 100%.
William Carey University placed #11 among the best values for general psychology. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Students borrow a median of $32,693 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $21,799. Set against $32,693 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. William Carey University admits about 60% of applicants.
Belhaven University placed #12 among the best values for general psychology. Located in the city of Jackson, Belhaven University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,250. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $34,181. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Belhaven University generally make around $42,485. Set against $34,181 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.
Mississippi State University placed #13 among the best values for general psychology. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Students borrow a median of $25,480 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $27,416. That is a strong return on a $25,480 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Tougaloo College landed the #14 spot for general psychology value this year. Set in the city of Tougaloo, Tougaloo College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,407. Students borrow a median of $42,875 to complete the general psychology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $34,724. Set against $42,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.
University Of Southern Mississippi placed #15 among the best values for general psychology. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,998, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $22,685 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $57,059. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Jackson State University landed the #16 spot for general psychology value this year. Set in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,965, while out-of-state students pay about $11,965. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $31,000. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $24,757. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Blue Mountain College placed #17 among the best values for general psychology. Set in the rural area of Blue Mountain, Blue Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $20,180. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $25,250. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Blue Mountain College generally make around $26,257. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Millsaps College came in at #18 for value in general psychology this year. Set in the city of Jackson, Millsaps College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $44,680 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,000. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $39,765. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Millsaps College admits about 43% of applicants.
Mississippi College placed #19 among the best values for general psychology. Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton. Students from in state pay about $23,500 in tuition and fees. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $23,683. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 29%.
This ranking is produced 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 · 19 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 19 ranked schools only.
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