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 20 schools to find the best return on investment 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 Capital Community College, our #1 best value for general psychology in Connecticut. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,338 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,596 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $12,059. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $43,086. That is a strong return on a $12,059 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Charter Oak State College earned it the #2 place for general psychology. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Charter Oak State College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,506 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $22,779. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Charter Oak State College generally make around $45,428. That is a strong return on a $22,779 median debt.
Central Connecticut State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,050 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,550. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University generally make around $33,153. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 73%.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Western Connecticut State University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,401, while out-of-state students pay about $16,901. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $24,622. General Psychology graduates of Western Connecticut State University earn a median of $32,064 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,622 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Eastern Connecticut State University, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,928, compared with $17,426 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $25,779. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $29,403. Set against $25,779 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.
University Of Connecticut ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value general psychology schools. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $33,521 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.
Southern Connecticut State University placed #7 among the best values for general psychology. Southern Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the city of New Haven. In-state tuition and fees average $13,442, compared with $16,942 for out-of-state students. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Southern Connecticut State University generally make around $40,285. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. Southern Connecticut State University admits about 92% of applicants.
Post University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value general psychology schools. Set in the city of Waterbury, Post University is a very large private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $15,922 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $45,713. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Post University generally make around $31,377. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Wesleyan University landed the #9 spot for general psychology value this year. Located in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $70,042 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $16,125. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $39,764. Set against $16,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Bridgeport ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $35,760 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $30,396. General Psychology graduates of University Of Bridgeport earn a median of $33,392 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Bridgeport admits about 83% of applicants.
Saint Joseph College came in at #11 for value in general psychology this year. Located in the city of West Hartford, Saint Joseph College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $47,278 in tuition and fees. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Saint Joseph College generally make around $75,782. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Hartford ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value general psychology schools. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,075. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,000. General Psychology graduates of University Of Hartford earn a median of $28,707 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Mitchell College came in at #13 for value in general psychology this year. Set in the city of New London, Mitchell College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $40,490 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Mitchell College earn a median of $28,355 early in their careers. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Mitchell College admits about 95% of applicants.
Connecticut College came in at #14 for value in general psychology this year. Located in the city of New London, Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $67,242 in tuition and fees. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $24,197 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Connecticut College earn a median of $40,141 early in their careers. Set against $24,197 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Connecticut College admits about 37% of applicants.
Albertus Magnus College earned the #15 position for value in general psychology this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Albertus Magnus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $41,908 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $35,937 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Albertus Magnus College earn a median of $34,725 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $35,937 median debt. The acceptance rate is 59%.
University Of New Haven came in at #16 for value in general psychology this year. Set in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $47,332 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,000. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $29,108. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of New Haven admits about 60% of applicants.
Quinnipiac University landed the #17 spot for general psychology value this year. Set in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,480. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $26,672 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $32,192. That is a strong return on a $26,672 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Fairfield University landed the #18 spot for general psychology value this year. Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. In-state tuition and fees average $58,400. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Fairfield University earn a median of $39,890 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 33%.
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 16 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.