by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general psychology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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 Charter Oak State College this year. Charter Oak State College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of New Britain. Students from in state pay about $8,506 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,779 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Charter Oak State College earn a median of $45,428 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,779 median debt.
Central Connecticut State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,050, with out-of-state students paying around $16,550. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University generally make around $33,153. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 73%.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Capital Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,338, with out-of-state students paying around $15,596. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Capital Community College generally make around $43,086. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southern Connecticut State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,442, with out-of-state students paying around $16,942. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $23,000. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $40,285. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Western Connecticut State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general psychology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,401, while out-of-state students pay about $16,901. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $24,622 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Western Connecticut State University earn a median of $32,064 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,622 median debt. Western Connecticut State University admits about 87% of applicants.
Eastern Connecticut State University landed the #6 spot for general psychology value this year. Set in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,928, compared with $17,426 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,779 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $29,403. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Eastern Connecticut State University admits about 83% of applicants.
University Of Connecticut placed #7 among the best values for general psychology. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $33,521 early in their careers. Set against $23,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 52%.
Post University earned the #8 position for value in general psychology this year. Post University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Waterbury. Students from in state pay about $15,922 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $45,713. General Psychology graduates of Post University earn a median of $31,377 early in their careers. Set against $45,713 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Wesleyan University landed the #9 spot for general psychology value this year. Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Middletown. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,042. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $39,764. Set against $16,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Bridgeport placed #10 among the best values for general psychology. University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bridgeport. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,760. Students borrow a median of $30,396 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of University Of Bridgeport earn a median of $33,392 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%.
University Of Hartford landed the #11 spot for general psychology value this year. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,075. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of University Of Hartford earn a median of $28,707 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Albertus Magnus College earned the #12 position for value in general psychology this year. Albertus Magnus College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. In-state tuition and fees average $41,908. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $35,937 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Albertus Magnus College generally make around $34,725. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 59% of applicants are accepted.
University Of New Haven placed #13 among the best values for general psychology. Set in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $47,332 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,000. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $29,108. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Connecticut College earned the #14 position for value in general psychology this year. Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New London. In-state tuition and fees average $67,242. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $24,197 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Connecticut College earn a median of $40,141 early in their careers. Set against $24,197 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 37% of applicants are accepted.
Quinnipiac University came in at #15 for value in general psychology this year. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,480. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $26,672. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Quinnipiac University generally make around $32,192. That is a strong return on a $26,672 median debt. Quinnipiac University admits about 72% of applicants.
Fairfield University placed #16 among the best values for general psychology. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,400. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Fairfield University earn a median of $39,890 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 33% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 ranked schools only.
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