by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 20 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general psychology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Copiah Lincoln Community College, our #1 best value for general psychology in Mississippi. Located in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,200 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,200 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $31,241.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at East Mississippi Community College earned it the #2 place for general psychology. East Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Scooba. Students from in state pay about $4,095 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,445. Students borrow a median of $9,422 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from East Mississippi Community College generally make around $34,012. That is a strong return on a $9,422 median debt.
Itawamba Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,420, while out-of-state students pay about $5,820. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $10,942. General Psychology graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of $40,832 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,942 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Holmes Community College, which ranked #4. Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Goodman. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,710, with out-of-state students paying around $6,610. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $7,250 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Holmes Community College earn a median of $32,145 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $7,250 median debt.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general psychology, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. Students borrow a median of $24,600 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $30,336 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,600 median debt. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College came in at #6 for value in general psychology this year. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Perkinston. Students from in state pay about $4,250 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,850. Students borrow a median of $11,653 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $34,214. Set against $11,653 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northwest Mississippi Community College came in at #7 for value in general psychology this year. Located in the town of Senatobia, Northwest Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $3,740 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $9,990. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $35,001. That is a strong return on a $9,990 median debt.
Mississippi University For Women landed the #8 spot for general psychology value this year. Located in the town of Columbus, Mississippi University For Women is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,492. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $22,375. General Psychology graduates of Mississippi University For Women earn a median of $24,426 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Delta State University came in at #9 for value in general psychology this year. Delta State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Cleveland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,605. Students borrow a median of $19,625 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $18,767. Set against $19,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Delta State University admits about 100% of applicants.
University Of Southern Mississippi came in at #10 for value in general psychology this year. University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,998, while out-of-state students pay about $11,998. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $22,685. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $57,059. That is a strong return on a $22,685 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Mississippi State University earned the #11 position for value in general psychology this year. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. Students from in state pay about $10,202 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,637 for out-of-state students. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,480 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $27,416. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mississippi State University admits about 78% of applicants.
Alcorn State University placed #12 among the best values for general psychology. Located in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State University is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,785. Students borrow a median of $27,563 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Alcorn State University earn a median of $23,388 early in their careers. Set against $27,563 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 45%.
Tougaloo College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the city of Tougaloo, Tougaloo College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $12,407 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $42,875 to complete the general psychology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $34,724 ten years after entry. Set against $42,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.
William Carey University placed #14 among the best values for general psychology. William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hattiesburg. Students from in state pay about $15,480 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $32,693. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from William Carey University generally make around $21,799. That is a strong return on a $32,693 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
Blue Mountain College landed the #15 spot for general psychology value this year. Located in the rural area of Blue Mountain, Blue Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,180. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Blue Mountain College earn a median of $26,257 early in their careers. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Blue Mountain College admits about 89% of applicants.
Jackson State University placed #16 among the best values for general psychology. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,965, while out-of-state students pay about $11,965. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Jackson State University generally make around $24,757. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Mississippi College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Clinton, Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,500. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $26,000. General Psychology graduates of Mississippi College earn a median of $23,683 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 20 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.
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