by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools to find the best return on investment for psychology students.
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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.
Copiah Lincoln Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools in Mississippi. Located in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,200, compared with $5,200 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $31,241.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at East Mississippi Community College earned it the #2 place for psychology. Set in the rural area of Scooba, East Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,095 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,445 for out-of-state students. Psychology graduates carry a median of $9,422 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $34,012. That is a strong return on a $9,422 median debt.
Holmes Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Located in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,710, while out-of-state students pay about $6,610. Psychology graduates carry a median of $7,250 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $32,145. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in psychology will find it at Itawamba Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,420, while out-of-state students pay about $5,820. Students borrow a median of $10,942 to complete the psychology program here. Early-career psychology graduates make about $40,832. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #5 makes Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College one of the best values for psychology. Set in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,250, compared with $7,850 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,653 to complete the psychology program here. Psychology graduates of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earn a median of $34,214 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,653 median debt.
Northwest Mississippi Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public school located in the town of Senatobia. Students from in state pay about $3,740 in tuition and fees. Psychology graduates carry a median of $9,990 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $35,001. Set against $9,990 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus landed the #7 spot for psychology value this year. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,772, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,600 to complete the psychology program here. Early-career psychology graduates make about $30,336. Set against $24,600 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.
Mississippi University For Women earned the #8 position for value in psychology this year. Mississippi University For Women is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Columbus. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,492. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $22,375. Psychology graduates of Mississippi University For Women earn a median of $24,426 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Alcorn State University earned the #9 position for value in psychology this year. Located in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State University is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,785. Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,563 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $23,388. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 45%.
Delta State University came in at #10 for value in psychology this year. Set in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,605. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $19,625. Psychology graduates of Delta State University earn a median of $18,767 early in their careers. Set against $19,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 100%.
William Carey University placed #11 among the best values for psychology. William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hattiesburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. Psychology graduates carry a median of $32,693 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $21,799. That is a strong return on a $32,693 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Belhaven University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Located in the city of Jackson, Belhaven University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,250. Psychology graduates carry a median of $41,825 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $28,316. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Belhaven University admits about 50% of applicants.
Mississippi State University landed the #13 spot for psychology value this year. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,202, compared with $27,637 for out-of-state students. Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,998 in student loans. Psychology graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $27,838 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,998 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Tougaloo College landed the #14 spot for psychology value this year. Set in the city of Tougaloo, Tougaloo College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,407. Psychology graduates carry a median of $42,875 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $34,724. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Southern Mississippi came in at #15 for value in psychology this year. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,998, with out-of-state students paying around $11,998. Psychology graduates carry a median of $22,685 in student loans. Psychology graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $57,059 early in their careers. Set against $22,685 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern Mississippi admits about 99% of applicants.
Jackson State University placed #16 among the best values for psychology. Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jackson. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,965, while out-of-state students pay about $11,965. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $31,000. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Jackson State University generally make around $24,757. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Blue Mountain College placed #17 among the best values for psychology. Blue Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Blue Mountain. In-state tuition and fees average $20,180. Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $26,257. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Millsaps College earned the #18 position for value in psychology this year. Millsaps College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jackson. In-state tuition and fees average $44,680. Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Millsaps College generally make around $39,765. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Millsaps College admits about 43% of applicants.
Mississippi College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Clinton, Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,500. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the psychology program here. Psychology graduates of Mississippi College earn a median of $68,979 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mississippi College admits about 29% of applicants.
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 · 19 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 19 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.