2027 Best Value General Psychology Schools in Nebraska

[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools to find the best return on investment for general psychology students.
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2027 Best Value General Psychology Schools in Nebraska
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Psychology Schools
Northeast Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools in Nebraska. Set in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,840, while out-of-state students pay about $5,130. Students borrow a median of $11,937 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $40,568. That is a strong return on a $11,937 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Southeast Community College Area, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,444, with out-of-state students paying around $4,032. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $14,935 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Southeast Community College Area earn a median of $44,877 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Nebraska At Omaha earned it the #3 place for general psychology. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,718 in tuition and fees, compared with $23,206 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $21,783. General Psychology graduates of University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn a median of $36,094 early in their careers. Set against $21,783 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Peru State College earned it the #4 place for general psychology. Located in the rural area of Peru, Peru State College is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,433. Students borrow a median of $25,716 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Peru State College earn a median of $32,542 early in their careers. Set against $25,716 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Chadron State College, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Chadron, Chadron State College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,294. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $24,455 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Chadron State College earn a median of $47,254 early in their careers. Set against $24,455 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Wayne State College placed #6 among the best values for general psychology. Wayne State College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Wayne. In-state tuition and fees average $8,171. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Wayne State College generally make around $46,646. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt.
University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #7 spot for general psychology value this year. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $22,750 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $43,480 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,750 median debt. University Of Nebraska Lincoln admits about 88% of applicants.
Bellevue University came in at #8 for value in general psychology this year. Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bellevue. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,873. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $28,833 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Bellevue University earn a median of $38,928 early in their careers. Set against $28,833 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Nebraska Wesleyan University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $43,572. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Nebraska Wesleyan University generally make around $35,540. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Nebraska Wesleyan University admits about 80% of applicants.
Concordia University Seward came in at #10 for value in general psychology this year. Concordia University Seward is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Seward. Students from in state pay about $40,640 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,000. General Psychology graduates of Concordia University Seward earn a median of $39,883 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Concordia University Seward admits about 86% of applicants.
Hastings College earned the #11 position for value in general psychology this year. Hastings College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hastings. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,770. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $24,125. General Psychology graduates of Hastings College earn a median of $42,417 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,125 median debt. Hastings College admits about 72% of applicants.
Midland University landed the #12 spot for general psychology value this year. Located in the town of Fremont, Midland University is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $42,050 in tuition and fees. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Midland University earn a median of $51,524 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%.
Doane College Crete landed the #13 spot for general psychology value this year. Set in the town of Crete, Doane College Crete is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,985. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Doane College Crete earn a median of $34,896 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.