by our College Data Analytics Team
[Psychology](/majors/psychology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 20 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value psychology schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in psychology, no school beat Charter Oak State College this year. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Charter Oak State College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,506. Psychology graduates carry a median of $22,779 in student loans. 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.
A rank of #2 makes Central Connecticut State University one of the best values for psychology. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,050 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,550. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $25,000. Early-career psychology graduates make about $53,775. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Central Connecticut State University admits about 73% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Capital Community College one of the best values for psychology. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,338, while out-of-state students pay about $15,596. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $12,059. Psychology graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $43,086 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,059 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes Western Connecticut State University one of the best values for psychology. Located in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $13,401 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,901 for out-of-state students. Psychology graduates carry a median of $24,622 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $59,483. Set against $24,622 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.
A rank of #5 makes Southern Connecticut State University one of the best values for psychology. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,442, compared with $16,942 for out-of-state students. Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Southern Connecticut State University generally make around $58,866. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southern Connecticut State University admits about 92% of applicants.
Eastern Connecticut State University earned the #6 position for value in psychology this year. Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Willimantic. Students from in state pay about $13,928 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,426. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $25,779. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Eastern Connecticut State University generally make around $29,403. Set against $25,779 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Yale University came in at #7 for value in psychology this year. Yale University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. In-state tuition and fees average $67,250. Psychology graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $47,874. Set against $14,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Yale University admits about 4% of applicants.
University Of Connecticut landed the #8 spot for psychology value this year. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,044, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $23,201. Early-career psychology graduates make about $54,494. Set against $23,201 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 52%.
Post University placed #9 among the best values for psychology. Post University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Waterbury. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,922. Psychology graduates carry a median of $45,713 in student loans. Psychology graduates of Post University earn a median of $60,685 early in their careers. Set against $45,713 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Wesleyan University placed #10 among the best values for psychology. Set in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $70,042. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $16,125. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Wesleyan University generally make around $39,764. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wesleyan University admits about 16% of applicants.
Saint Joseph College earned the #11 position for value in psychology this year. Set in the city of West Hartford, Saint Joseph College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $47,278 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the psychology program here. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Saint Joseph College generally make around $56,452. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Saint Joseph College admits about 79% of applicants.
University Of Bridgeport placed #12 among the best values for psychology. Set in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,760 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $30,396 to complete the psychology program here. Psychology graduates of University Of Bridgeport earn a median of $33,392 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $30,396 median debt. University Of Bridgeport admits about 83% of applicants.
University Of Hartford earned the #13 position for value in psychology this year. University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of West Hartford. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,075. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $27,000. Early-career psychology graduates make about $75,655. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Hartford admits about 96% of applicants.
Albertus Magnus College landed the #14 spot for psychology value this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Albertus Magnus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,908. Psychology graduates carry a median of $35,937 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $34,725. Set against $35,937 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 59%.
University Of New Haven ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Located in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,332. Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $62,082. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Trinity College earned the #16 position for value in psychology this year. Trinity College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hartford. In-state tuition and fees average $70,770. Students borrow a median of $22,944 to complete the psychology program here. Early-career psychology graduates make about $48,406. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.
Connecticut College earned the #17 position for value in psychology this year. Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New London. Students from in state pay about $67,242 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $24,197. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Connecticut College generally make around $40,141. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 37%.
Quinnipiac University landed the #18 spot for psychology value this year. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,480. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $26,501. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Quinnipiac University generally make around $32,192. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Sacred Heart University came in at #19 for value in psychology this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $50,404 in tuition and fees. Psychology graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Psychology graduates of Sacred Heart University earn a median of $62,864 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
Fairfield University earned the #20 position for value in psychology this year. 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. Psychology graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Psychology graduates of Fairfield University earn a median of $39,890 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 33%.
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 · 20 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 20 ranked schools only.
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