by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general psychology education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for general psychology students.
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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.
Leading the list is Wilmington University, our #1 best value for general psychology in Delaware. Located in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,630. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $24,924. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $35,666. Set against $24,924 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Delaware State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. Delaware State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dover. In-state tuition and fees average $10,670, compared with $20,634 for out-of-state students. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Delaware State University generally make around $27,012. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 47%.
Goldey Beacom College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Wilmington, Goldey Beacom College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,940. Students borrow a median of $19,950 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $57,634. Set against $19,950 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Goldey Beacom College admits about 84% of applicants.
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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