[Biopsychology](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/biopsychology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong biopsychology education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 26 schools to find the best return on investment for biopsychology students.
Finding the Best Value Biopsychology School for You
The right biopsychology school can pay off for years to come. To help, we created our Best Value Biopsychology Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we offer several rankings, including this Best Value Biopsychology Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
Our analysis ranked Oglethorpe University the best value for a degree in biopsychology in the United States. Set in the suburb of Atlanta, Oglethorpe University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,590. Biopsychology graduates carry a median of $26,800 in student loans. Early-career biopsychology graduates make about $34,113. That is a strong return on a $26,800 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
A rank of #2 makes Augsburg College one of the best values for biopsychology. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Augsburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,452. Typical student debt for biopsychology graduates is $26,319. Early-career biopsychology graduates make about $59,409. Set against $26,319 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Mckendree University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value biopsychology schools. Located in the suburb of Lebanon, Mckendree University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $34,740. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the biopsychology program here. Early-career biopsychology graduates make about $51,068. That is a strong return on a $25,250 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Simmons College one of the best values for biopsychology. Located in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $46,874. Typical student debt for biopsychology graduates is $26,740. Early-career biopsychology graduates make about $63,860. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 70%.
A rank of #5 makes Messiah College one of the best values for biopsychology. Set in the suburb of Mechanicsburg, Messiah College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $42,240. Students borrow a median of $26,195 to complete the biopsychology program here. Soon after graduation, biopsychology degree recipients from Messiah College generally make around $48,957. Set against $26,195 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Messiah College admits about 79% of applicants.
Thomas Jefferson University came in at #6 for value in biopsychology this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,355. Typical student debt for biopsychology graduates is $32,256. Early-career biopsychology graduates make about $64,243. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.
Tufts University landed the #7 spot for biopsychology value this year. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $70,704. Typical student debt for biopsychology graduates is $19,000. Biopsychology graduates of Tufts University earn a median of $43,343 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 12%.
The ranking above is published 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 · 26 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).