by our College Data Analytics Team
[Psychology Schools](/majors/psychology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong psychology schools education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for psychology schools students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the psychology schools degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in psychology schools, no school beat University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras this year. Set in the city of San Juan, University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,324. Typical student debt for psychology schools graduates is $5,500. Early-career psychology schools graduates make about $27,578. Set against $5,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 55%.
Students looking for strong value in psychology schools will find it at University Of Puerto Rico Ponce, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Ponce, University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,324. Students borrow a median of $5,002 to complete the psychology schools program here. Soon after graduation, psychology schools degree recipients from University Of Puerto Rico Ponce generally make around $12,349. That is a strong return on a $5,002 median debt. The acceptance rate is 52%.
Universidad Metropolitana is a great value for students pursuing a degree in psychology schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Universidad Metropolitana is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Juan. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,750. Typical student debt for psychology schools graduates is $16,766. Psychology Schools graduates of Universidad Metropolitana earn a median of $17,222 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in psychology schools will find it at Universidad Del Este, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Carolina, Universidad Del Este is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,750. Students borrow a median of $28,250 to complete the psychology schools program here. Early-career psychology schools graduates make about $25,187. Set against $28,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Universidad Del Turabo earned it the #5 place for psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Gurabo, Universidad Del Turabo is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,750. Typical student debt for psychology schools graduates is $10,516. Soon after graduation, psychology schools degree recipients from Universidad Del Turabo generally make around $25,140. Set against $10,516 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value psychology schools schools. Located in the rural area of Mercedita, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $5,780 in tuition and fees. Psychology Schools graduates carry a median of $13,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, psychology schools degree recipients from Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce generally make around $17,850. That is a strong return on a $13,250 median debt. Roughly 34% of applicants are accepted.
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value psychology schools schools. Set in the city of San Juan, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $5,780 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $10,999 to complete the psychology schools program here. Early-career psychology schools graduates make about $28,024. Set against $10,999 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 70%.
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German earned the #8 position for value in psychology schools this year. Located in the suburb of San German, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,780. Typical student debt for psychology schools graduates is $9,125. Soon after graduation, psychology schools degree recipients from Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German generally make around $17,234. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German admits about 42% of applicants.
University Of Puerto Rico Cayey earned the #9 position for value in psychology schools this year. University Of Puerto Rico Cayey is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Cayey. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,324. Psychology Schools graduates carry a median of $5,000 in student loans. Psychology Schools graduates of University Of Puerto Rico Cayey earn a median of $13,910 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Puerto Rico Cayey admits about 53% of applicants.
Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value psychology schools schools. Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ponce. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,650. Students borrow a median of $12,250 to complete the psychology schools program here. Early-career psychology schools graduates make about $29,697. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce admits about 98% of applicants.
University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value psychology schools schools. Located in the city of Arecibo, University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,324. Psychology Schools graduates carry a median of $4,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, psychology schools degree recipients from University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo generally make around $6,023. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo admits about 59% of applicants.
University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez earned the #12 position for value in psychology schools this year. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a large public school located in the city of Mayaguez. Students from in state pay about $5,274 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete the psychology schools program here. Soon after graduation, psychology schools degree recipients from University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez generally make around $8,194. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced 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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.
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