by our College Data Analytics Team
[Psychology](/majors/psychology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for psychology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is College Of Southern Nevada, our #1 best value for psychology in Nevada. College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public school located in the city of Las Vegas. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,358, with out-of-state students paying around $13,024. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $6,450. Psychology graduates of College Of Southern Nevada earn a median of $23,984 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $6,450 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in psychology will find it at Truckee Meadows Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,352, compared with $12,018 for out-of-state students. Psychology graduates carry a median of $12,290 in student loans. Psychology graduates of Truckee Meadows Community College earn a median of $52,785 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,290 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in psychology will find it at University Of Nevada Las Vegas, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,748, compared with $27,411 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the psychology program here. Early-career psychology graduates make about $31,007. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Nevada Las Vegas admits about 96% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Nevada State College one of the best values for psychology. Set in the rural area of Henderson, Nevada State College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,765, with out-of-state students paying around $21,833. Psychology graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Nevada State College generally make around $40,183. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Nevada Reno one of the best values for psychology. University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public school located in the city of Reno. In-state tuition and fees average $9,578, compared with $27,720 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,049 to complete the psychology program here. Early-career psychology graduates make about $68,844. That is a strong return on a $19,049 median debt. University Of Nevada Reno admits about 74% of applicants.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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