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2027 Best Value Psychology Schools in Nebraska

15 Colleges in the United States
$23,439 Avg Student Debt
$52,593 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Psychology Badge [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.

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2027 Best Value Psychology Schools in Nebraska

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Psychology Schools

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Leading the list is Northeast Community College, our #1 best value for psychology in Nebraska. Set in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,840, compared with $5,130 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $11,937. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Northeast Community College generally make around $40,568. That is a strong return on a $11,937 median debt.

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Southeast Community College Area came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,444, with out-of-state students paying around $4,032. Students borrow a median of $14,935 to complete the psychology program here. Early-career psychology graduates make about $44,877. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. Students from in state pay about $8,718 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $23,206. Students borrow a median of $21,783 to complete the psychology program here. Psychology graduates of University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn a median of $36,094 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,783 median debt. University Of Nebraska At Omaha admits about 87% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in psychology will find it at Peru State College, which ranked #4. Peru State College is a small public school located in the rural area of Peru. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,433. Students borrow a median of $25,716 to complete the psychology program here. Early-career psychology graduates make about $32,542. That is a strong return on a $25,716 median debt.

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A rank of #5 makes Chadron State College one of the best values for psychology. Located in the town of Chadron, Chadron State College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,294 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,455 to complete the psychology program here. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Chadron State College generally make around $47,254. Set against $24,455 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of Nebraska At Kearney placed #6 among the best values for psychology. Set in the town of Kearney, University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,564, with out-of-state students paying around $16,484. Psychology graduates carry a median of $24,072 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $46,744. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Wayne State College earned the #7 position for value in psychology this year. Located in the town of Wayne, Wayne State College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,171 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $23,658. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Wayne State College generally make around $35,028. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University placed #8 among the best values for psychology. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,873. Students borrow a median of $24,858 to complete the psychology program here. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Bellevue University generally make around $38,928. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #9 for value in psychology this year. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,434 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $22,750. Early-career psychology graduates make about $77,746. Set against $22,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Nebraska Lincoln admits about 88% of applicants.

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Nebraska Wesleyan University came in at #10 for value in psychology this year. Located in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,572. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Nebraska Wesleyan University generally make around $35,540. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Nebraska Wesleyan University admits about 80% of applicants.

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Concordia University Seward placed #11 among the best values for psychology. Concordia University Seward is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Seward. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,640. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the psychology program here. Early-career psychology graduates make about $39,883. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Hastings College
Hastings, NE

Hastings College earned the #12 position for value in psychology this year. Located in the town of Hastings, Hastings College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,770. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $24,125. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Hastings College generally make around $42,417. Set against $24,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Midland University
Fremont, NE

Midland University placed #13 among the best values for psychology. Located in the town of Fremont, Midland University is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $42,050 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the psychology program here. Early-career psychology graduates make about $51,524. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.

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Doane College Crete landed the #14 spot for psychology value this year. Set in the town of Crete, Doane College Crete is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $41,985. Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Doane College Crete generally make around $45,056. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 98%.

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Creighton University came in at #15 for value in psychology this year. Set in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $48,856. Students borrow a median of $25,292 to complete the psychology program here. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Creighton University generally make around $26,845. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Creighton University admits about 80% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 15 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 15 ranked schools only.

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