by our College Data Analytics Team
[Psychology](/majors/psychology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value psychology schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Utah Valley University, our #1 best value for psychology in Utah. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Psychology graduates carry a median of $12,500 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $31,888. Set against $12,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Salt Lake Community College earned it the #2 place for psychology. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,426, while out-of-state students pay about $14,244. Students borrow a median of $8,432 to complete the psychology program here. Psychology graduates of Salt Lake Community College earn a median of $32,619 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $8,432 median debt.
Weber State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. Students from in state pay about $6,557 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $28,476. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $33,210. Set against $28,476 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in psychology will find it at Southern Utah University, which ranked #4. Southern Utah University is a very large public school located in the town of Cedar City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,962, with out-of-state students paying around $21,192. Students borrow a median of $11,359 to complete the psychology program here. Psychology graduates of Southern Utah University earn a median of $27,146 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Utah State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Located in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,560 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,461 to complete the psychology program here. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $43,682. Set against $18,461 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Utah State University admits about 92% of applicants.
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #6 for value in psychology this year. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $6,688 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $11,000. Early-career psychology graduates make about $33,694. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
Dixie State College Of Utah came in at #7 for value in psychology this year. Set in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,306, with out-of-state students paying around $18,246. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete the psychology program here. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Dixie State College Of Utah generally make around $33,634. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt.
University Of Utah placed #8 among the best values for psychology. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,620, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $21,332. Psychology graduates of University Of Utah earn a median of $48,285 early in their careers. Set against $21,332 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Utah admits about 86% of applicants.
Westminster College Utah landed the #9 spot for psychology value this year. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, Westminster College Utah is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $43,528. Psychology graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. Psychology graduates of Westminster College Utah earn a median of $35,127 early in their careers. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 67% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled 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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
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