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.
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.
For return on investment in general psychology, no school beat Copiah Lincoln Community College this year. Copiah Lincoln Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Wesson. Students from in state pay about $4,200 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,200. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $31,241.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at East Mississippi Community College, which ranked #2. East Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Scooba. Students from in state pay about $4,095 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,445 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,422 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $34,012. That is a strong return on a $9,422 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Holmes Community College earned it the #3 place for general psychology. Set in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,710, compared with $6,610 for out-of-state students. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $7,250 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Holmes Community College earn a median of $32,145 early in their careers. Set against $7,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Itawamba Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,420, compared with $5,820 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,942 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Itawamba Community College generally make around $40,832. That is a strong return on a $10,942 median debt.
A rank of #5 makes Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College one of the best values for general psychology. Set in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,250, while out-of-state students pay about $7,850. Students borrow a median of $11,653 to complete the general psychology program here. 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. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,740. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $9,990 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Northwest Mississippi Community College generally make around $35,001. Set against $9,990 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus came in at #7 for value in general psychology this year. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, with out-of-state students paying around $28,600. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $24,600. General Psychology graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $30,336 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,600 median debt. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.
Mississippi University For Women ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Set in the town of Columbus, Mississippi University For Women is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,492 in tuition and fees. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $22,375 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Mississippi University For Women generally make around $24,426. Set against $22,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
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. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,563 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Alcorn State University earn a median of $23,388 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,563 median debt. Alcorn State University admits about 45% of applicants.
Delta State University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Set in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,605. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $19,625. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $18,767. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%.
William Carey University placed #11 among the best values for general psychology. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $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. That is a strong return on a $32,693 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Belhaven University landed the #12 spot for general psychology value this year. Belhaven University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jackson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,250. Students borrow a median of $34,181 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Belhaven University earn a median of $42,485 early in their careers. Set against $34,181 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.
Mississippi State University earned the #13 position for value in general psychology this year. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $25,480. General Psychology graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $27,416 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,480 median debt. Mississippi State University admits about 78% of applicants.
Tougaloo College came in at #14 for value in general psychology this year. Tougaloo College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tougaloo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Southern Mississippi landed the #15 spot for general psychology value this year. University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,998, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $22,685. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Southern Mississippi generally make around $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. Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jackson. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,965, compared with $11,965 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Jackson State University generally make around $24,757. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Blue Mountain College earned the #17 position for value in general psychology this year. Blue Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Blue Mountain. Students from in state pay about $20,180 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $25,250. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $26,257. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Millsaps College placed #18 among the best values for general psychology. Millsaps College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jackson. In-state tuition and fees average $44,680. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,000. General Psychology graduates of Millsaps College earn a median of $39,765 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 43%.
Mississippi College earned the #19 position for value in general psychology this year. Located in the suburb of Clinton, Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,500. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Mississippi College generally make around $23,683. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 29%.
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 · 19 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 19 ranked schools only.
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