by our College Data Analytics Team
[Psychology](/majors/psychology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong psychology education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 6 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.
Our analysis ranked Minot State University the best value for a degree in psychology in North Dakota. Minot State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Minot. Students from in state pay about $8,702 in tuition and fees. Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,962 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $50,645. That is a strong return on a $23,962 median debt. The acceptance rate is 65%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Dickinson State University earned it the #2 place for psychology. Dickinson State University is a small public school located in the town of Dickinson. In-state tuition and fees average $9,118. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $27,266. Early-career psychology graduates make about $51,049. Set against $27,266 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 37% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes North Dakota State University Main Campus one of the best values for psychology. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from North Dakota State University Main Campus generally make around $35,891. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Mary is a great value for students pursuing a degree in psychology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Bismarck, University Of Mary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $22,356. Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Psychology graduates of University Of Mary earn a median of $65,565 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Mary admits about 75% of applicants.
University Of North Dakota came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Set in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,951 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,570. Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,905 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $70,858. That is a strong return on a $23,905 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Jamestown College came in at #6 for value in psychology this year. Set in the town of Jamestown, Jamestown College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $24,990. Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Jamestown College generally make around $59,681. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
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