by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/psychology-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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 Minot State University, our #1 best value for general psychology in North Dakota. Located in the city of Minot, Minot State University is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,702. Students borrow a median of $23,962 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $50,645. That is a strong return on a $23,962 median debt. Minot State University admits about 65% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Dickinson State University one of the best values for general psychology. Dickinson State University is a small public school located in the town of Dickinson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,118. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,266 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Dickinson State University earn a median of $51,049 early in their careers. Set against $27,266 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 37% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at North Dakota State University Main Campus earned it the #3 place for general psychology. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Fargo. In-state tuition and fees average $10,910, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from North Dakota State University Main Campus generally make around $35,891. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%.
University Of Mary came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the rural area of Bismarck, University Of Mary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $22,356. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $65,565. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Dakota came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. University Of North Dakota is a large public school located in the city of Grand Forks. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,951, while out-of-state students pay about $15,570. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $23,905. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $33,487. That is a strong return on a $23,905 median debt. University Of North Dakota admits about 77% of applicants.
Jamestown College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Jamestown College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Jamestown. Students from in state pay about $24,990 in tuition and fees. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Jamestown College earn a median of $59,681 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Jamestown College admits about 88% of applicants.
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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
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