2026 Best Value General Psychology Schools in Vermont
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general psychology students.
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2026 Best Value General Psychology Schools in Vermont
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Psychology Schools
University Of Vermont tops our 2026 list of the best value general psychology schools in Vermont. University Of Vermont is a large public school located in the city of Burlington. In-state tuition and fees average $19,058, compared with $45,502 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,958 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Vermont generally make around $32,674. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
Vermont Technical College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general psychology schools. Vermont Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Randolph. Students from in state pay about $11,952 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,296. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $24,208. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $37,452. That is a strong return on a $24,208 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Norwich University one of the best values for general psychology. Located in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $49,740 in tuition and fees. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $26,938 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Norwich University earn a median of $41,164 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,938 median debt. Norwich University admits about 74% of applicants.
Saint Michaels College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general psychology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Colchester, Saint Michaels College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,450. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Saint Michaels College earn a median of $36,902 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Saint Michaels College admits about 84% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Landmark College, which ranked #5. Set in the rural area of Putney, Landmark College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,540. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,375 in student loans. Median earnings reach $29,813 ten years out. Set against $23,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 49%.
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Notes and References
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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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).
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