by our College Data Analytics Team
[Psychology](/majors/psychology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 27 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.
Our analysis ranked Oklahoma City Community College the best value for a degree in psychology in Oklahoma. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,059, while out-of-state students pay about $9,810. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $12,319. Early-career psychology graduates make about $28,679. Set against $12,319 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Tulsa Community College earned it the #2 place for psychology. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,792, while out-of-state students pay about $9,720. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $15,789. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Tulsa Community College generally make around $41,718. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in psychology will find it at University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma, which ranked #3. University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma is a small public school located in the town of Chickasha. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,000, with out-of-state students paying around $20,190. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma generally make around $30,136. University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma admits about 66% of applicants.
Redlands Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Located in the town of El Reno, Redlands Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,385, while out-of-state students pay about $7,951. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $14,682. Psychology graduates of Redlands Community College earn a median of $45,166 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in psychology will find it at East Central University, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Ada, East Central University is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,032 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,842. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $15,000. Psychology graduates of East Central University earn a median of $37,655 early in their careers. Set against $15,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. East Central University admits about 58% of applicants.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Set in the town of Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,200 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,410. Students borrow a median of $13,435 to complete the psychology program here. Early-career psychology graduates make about $46,279. That is a strong return on a $13,435 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University earned the #7 position for value in psychology this year. Located in the rural area of Goodwell, Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $8,092 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,675. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $24,249. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Oklahoma Panhandle State University generally make around $53,151. Set against $24,249 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Western Oklahoma State College came in at #8 for value in psychology this year. Western Oklahoma State College is a small public school located in the town of Altus. Students from in state pay about $5,390 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,758. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $14,654. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Western Oklahoma State College generally make around $39,122. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #9 for value in psychology this year. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Alva. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,970, while out-of-state students pay about $11,664. Psychology graduates carry a median of $20,375 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $50,404. Set against $20,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.
Connors State College landed the #10 spot for psychology value this year. Set in the rural area of Warner, Connors State College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,792, with out-of-state students paying around $7,530. Students borrow a median of $16,071 to complete the psychology program here. Early-career psychology graduates make about $47,964. That is a strong return on a $16,071 median debt.
Cameron University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Located in the city of Lawton, Cameron University is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,095, with out-of-state students paying around $16,515. Students borrow a median of $27,625 to complete the psychology program here. Psychology graduates of Cameron University earn a median of $43,189 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,625 median debt.
Eastern Oklahoma State College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Set in the rural area of Wilburton, Eastern Oklahoma State College is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,767, while out-of-state students pay about $8,383. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $12,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,658 ten years after entry. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College landed the #13 spot for psychology value this year. Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Miami. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,213, while out-of-state students pay about $11,363. Psychology graduates carry a median of $15,568 in student loans. Psychology graduates of Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College earn a median of $46,400 early in their careers. Set against $15,568 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #14 for value in psychology this year. Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Weatherford. Students from in state pay about $8,469 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,499 for out-of-state students. Psychology graduates carry a median of $16,500 in student loans. Psychology graduates of Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn a median of $53,204 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Rose State College placed #15 among the best values for psychology. Located in the suburb of Midwest City, Rose State College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,030 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,407 for out-of-state students. Psychology graduates carry a median of $16,000 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $50,860. Set against $16,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northeastern State University landed the #16 spot for psychology value this year. Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Tahlequah. Students from in state pay about $7,810 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,290. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $25,029. Psychology graduates of Northeastern State University earn a median of $39,167 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,029 median debt. Northeastern State University admits about 100% of applicants.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #17 spot for psychology value this year. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,797, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. Students borrow a median of $21,700 to complete the psychology program here. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $32,657. Set against $21,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus admits about 77% of applicants.
Langston University landed the #18 spot for psychology value this year. Langston University is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Langston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,863, compared with $14,616 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $30,495. Early-career psychology graduates make about $30,729. That is a strong return on a $30,495 median debt.
Seminole State College earned the #19 position for value in psychology this year. Seminole State College is a small public school located in the town of Seminole. Students from in state pay about $5,460 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,790. Students borrow a median of $10,162 to complete the psychology program here. Psychology graduates of Seminole State College earn a median of $26,814 early in their careers. Set against $10,162 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Rogers State University earned the #20 position for value in psychology this year. Located in the town of Claremore, Rogers State University is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $7,750 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,410. Psychology graduates carry a median of $22,936 in student loans. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Rogers State University generally make around $45,644. That is a strong return on a $22,936 median debt.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #21 among the best values for psychology. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $20,500. Psychology graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $71,755 early in their careers. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
Mid America Christian University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Mid America Christian University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,294. Psychology graduates carry a median of $38,458 in student loans. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Mid America Christian University generally make around $40,483. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.
University Of Central Oklahoma came in at #23 for value in psychology this year. Located in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,818, with out-of-state students paying around $19,704. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $21,758. Psychology graduates of University Of Central Oklahoma earn a median of $39,253 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Southern Nazarene University landed the #24 spot for psychology value this year. Southern Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bethany. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,190. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $29,684. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Southern Nazarene University generally make around $51,249. Set against $29,684 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Oklahoma City University came in at #25 for value in psychology this year. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,754 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $27,248. Psychology graduates of Oklahoma City University earn a median of $36,075 early in their careers. Set against $27,248 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
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The ranking above is published 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 · 27 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 27 ranked schools only.
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