by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general psychology education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general psychology schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Dickinson State University the best value for a degree in general psychology in North Dakota. Set in the town of Dickinson, Dickinson State University is a small public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,118. Students borrow a median of $27,266 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $51,049. Set against $27,266 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 37%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at North Dakota State University Main Campus earned it the #2 place for general psychology. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Fargo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, general 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.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at University Of Mary, which ranked #3. Located in the rural area of Bismarck, University Of Mary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $22,356 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $25,250. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $65,565. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Mary admits about 75% of applicants.
University Of North Dakota came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,951, with out-of-state students paying around $15,570. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,905 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of University Of North Dakota earn a median of $33,487 early in their careers. Set against $23,905 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Jamestown College, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Jamestown, Jamestown College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $24,990. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Jamestown College generally make around $59,681. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
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The ranking above is published 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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