2026 Best Value General Psychology Schools in Maine
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Psychology Schools
Kennebec Valley Community College tops our 2026 list of the best value general psychology schools in Maine. Located in the town of Fairfield, Kennebec Valley Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,156 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,036 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $16,165. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $43,896. Set against $16,165 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Southern Maine came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general psychology schools. Set in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,090, compared with $29,940 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $20,730. General Psychology graduates of University Of Southern Maine earn a median of $33,621 early in their careers. Set against $20,730 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern Maine admits about 79% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Maine At Presque Isle one of the best values for general psychology. Set in the rural area of Presque Isle, University Of Maine At Presque Isle is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,402, compared with $14,862 for out-of-state students. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,434 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $41,148. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at University Of Maine At Farmington, which ranked #4. University Of Maine At Farmington is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Farmington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,308, with out-of-state students paying around $23,878. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $25,358. General Psychology graduates of University Of Maine At Farmington earn a median of $31,011 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,358 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at University Of Maine, which ranked #5. University Of Maine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono. In-state tuition and fees average $13,326, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,909 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $34,123 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Husson University landed the #6 spot for general psychology value this year. Husson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bangor. Students from in state pay about $23,304 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Husson University generally make around $35,259. Set against $29,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%.
Colby College landed the #7 spot for general psychology value this year. Located in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $69,600. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $22,016. General Psychology graduates of Colby College earn a median of $40,842 early in their careers. Set against $22,016 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Colby College admits about 7% of applicants.
University Of New England landed the #8 spot for general psychology value this year. University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Biddeford. Students from in state pay about $44,210 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of New England generally make around $34,791. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Notes and References
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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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