2026 Best Value Experimental Psychology Schools in the The Plains States Region
[Experimental Psychology](/majors/psychology/child-development-psychology/experimental-psychology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for experimental psychology students.
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2026 Best Value Experimental Psychology Schools in the The Plains States Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in experimental psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Experimental Psychology Schools
Our analysis ranked Missouri State University Springfield the best value for a degree in experimental psychology in the The Plains States Region. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,502, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Typical student debt for experimental psychology graduates is $24,408. Experimental Psychology graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $59,052 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,408 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Washington University In St Louis came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value experimental psychology schools. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,790. Experimental Psychology graduates carry a median of $15,450 in student loans. Experimental Psychology graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $37,377 early in their careers. Set against $15,450 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 12%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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