2027 Best Value Psychology Schools in Maine
[Psychology](/majors/psychology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong psychology education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value psychology schools.
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2027 Best Value Psychology Schools in Maine
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Psychology Schools
Kennebec Valley Community College earned the #1 spot for value among psychology schools in Maine. Set in the town of Fairfield, Kennebec Valley Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,156, compared with $7,036 for out-of-state students. Psychology graduates carry a median of $16,165 in student loans. Psychology graduates of Kennebec Valley Community College earn a median of $43,896 early in their careers. Set against $16,165 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Bowdoin College one of the best values for psychology. Located in the town of Brunswick, Bowdoin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,832. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $20,658. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Bowdoin College generally make around $58,938. That is a strong return on a $20,658 median debt. Bowdoin College admits about 7% of applicants.
University Of Southern Maine is a great value for students pursuing a degree in psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,090, with out-of-state students paying around $29,940. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $20,730. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from University Of Southern Maine generally make around $33,621. That is a strong return on a $20,730 median debt. The acceptance rate is 79%.
Central Maine Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Central Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Auburn. In-state tuition and fees average $4,140, with out-of-state students paying around $7,020. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $14,700. Early-career psychology graduates make about $43,934. Set against $14,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Maine At Presque Isle one of the best values for psychology. Located in the rural area of Presque Isle, University Of Maine At Presque Isle is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $9,402 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,862 for out-of-state students. Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,434 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $41,148. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Colby College placed #6 among the best values for psychology. Set in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,600. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $22,016. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Colby College generally make around $40,842. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 7%.
University Of Maine At Farmington placed #7 among the best values for psychology. Located in the rural area of Farmington, University Of Maine At Farmington is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $11,308 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $23,878. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $25,358. Psychology graduates of University Of Maine At Farmington earn a median of $31,011 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.
University Of Maine landed the #8 spot for psychology value this year. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,326, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $26,909. Psychology graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $24,069 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Husson University landed the #9 spot for psychology value this year. Set in the city of Bangor, Husson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,304. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $29,000. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Husson University generally make around $35,259. Set against $29,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
Bates College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Set in the city of Lewiston, Bates College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $66,590. Psychology graduates carry a median of $13,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Bates College generally make around $47,376. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Bates College admits about 13% of applicants.
University Of New England placed #11 among the best values for psychology. Set in the suburb of Biddeford, University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $44,210 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from University Of New England generally make around $34,791. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of New England admits about 92% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 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).
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