by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/psychology-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general psychology schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Snow College tops our 2026 list of the best value general psychology schools in Utah. Located in the town of Ephraim, Snow College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,338, while out-of-state students pay about $14,288. Students borrow a median of $10,440 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $42,776. Set against $10,440 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Salt Lake Community College one of the best values for general psychology. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,426, compared with $14,244 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $8,432. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Salt Lake Community College generally make around $32,619. That is a strong return on a $8,432 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Utah Valley University earned it the #3 place for general psychology. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $12,500. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $31,888. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Weber State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general psychology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,557, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,476 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $33,210. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southern Utah University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value general psychology schools. Set in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,962, compared with $21,192 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $11,359. General Psychology graduates of Southern Utah University earn a median of $27,146 early in their careers. Set against $11,359 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Utah State University earned the #6 position for value in general psychology this year. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Students borrow a median of $18,461 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Utah State University earn a median of $43,682 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #7 for value in general psychology this year. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $33,694. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
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Dixie State College Of Utah earned the #8 position for value in general psychology this year. Located in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,306 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,246. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Dixie State College Of Utah generally make around $33,634. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt.
This ranking is produced 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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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