2027 Best Value Psychology Schools in Idaho
[Psychology](/majors/psychology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong psychology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for psychology students.
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2027 Best Value Psychology Schools in Idaho
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
Brigham Young University Idaho tops our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools in Idaho. Located in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,800. Students borrow a median of $14,250 to complete the psychology program here. Early-career psychology graduates make about $27,342. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at College Of Southern Idaho earned it the #2 place for psychology. College Of Southern Idaho is a large public school located in the city of Twin Falls. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,360, with out-of-state students paying around $6,840. Psychology graduates carry a median of $11,175 in student loans. Psychology graduates of College Of Southern Idaho earn a median of $39,099 early in their careers. Set against $11,175 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes College Of Western Idaho one of the best values for psychology. Set in the rural area of Nampa, College Of Western Idaho is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,446, with out-of-state students paying around $7,454. Students borrow a median of $11,500 to complete the psychology program here. Psychology graduates of College Of Western Idaho earn a median of $40,963 early in their careers.
North Idaho College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Located in the city of Coeur d'Alene, North Idaho College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,396, with out-of-state students paying around $8,736. Psychology graduates carry a median of $14,688 in student loans. Psychology graduates of North Idaho College earn a median of $49,489 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Idaho State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Set in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,610, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $26,014. Early-career psychology graduates make about $25,684. Set against $26,014 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Idaho ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the psychology program here. Early-career psychology graduates make about $28,289. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Lewis Clark State College landed the #7 spot for psychology value this year. Located in the city of Lewiston, Lewis Clark State College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,610, while out-of-state students pay about $22,028. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $24,600. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Lewis Clark State College generally make around $44,496. Set against $24,600 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
The College Of Idaho placed #8 among the best values for psychology. Located in the suburb of Caldwell, The College Of Idaho is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,845. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $26,000. Psychology graduates of The College Of Idaho earn a median of $34,904 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 49%.
Boise State University placed #9 among the best values for psychology. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,048 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,788 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,559 to complete the psychology program here. Early-career psychology graduates make about $30,865. Set against $22,559 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Northwest Nazarene University earned the #10 position for value in psychology this year. Northwest Nazarene University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Nampa. In-state tuition and fees average $40,824. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $27,562. Psychology graduates of Northwest Nazarene University earn a median of $50,330 early in their careers. Set against $27,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 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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