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 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 32 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.
Dalton State College earned the #1 spot for value among general psychology schools in Georgia. Located in the city of Dalton, Dalton State College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,336, compared with $10,656 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,061 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $30,688. That is a strong return on a $18,061 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Valdosta State University one of the best values for general psychology. Set in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,124 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,836. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Valdosta State University generally make around $26,448. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Georgia earned it the #3 place for general psychology. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $21,552. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $84,125. That is a strong return on a $21,552 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Gordon State College, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Barnesville, Gordon State College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,628, compared with $10,948 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $18,500. General Psychology graduates of Gordon State College earn a median of $41,011 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Wesleyan College, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Macon, Wesleyan College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,650. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $38,170 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $70,482. That is a strong return on a $38,170 median debt. Wesleyan College admits about 59% of applicants.
University Of West Georgia ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Set in the town of Carrollton, University Of West Georgia is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,088, while out-of-state students pay about $17,800. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of West Georgia generally make around $29,091. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. University Of West Georgia admits about 52% of applicants.
Albany State University earned the #7 position for value in general psychology this year. Located in the city of Albany, Albany State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,656, compared with $17,008 for out-of-state students. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $30,718 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Albany State University earn a median of $26,187 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $30,718 median debt.
Kennesaw State University came in at #8 for value in general psychology this year. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,808, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $26,869. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Kennesaw State University generally make around $31,450. That is a strong return on a $26,869 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
Fort Valley State University placed #9 among the best values for general psychology. Set in the town of Fort Valley, Fort Valley State University is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,526, with out-of-state students paying around $16,878. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $37,600 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $27,677. Set against $37,600 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.
Middle Georgia State University placed #10 among the best values for general psychology. Middle Georgia State University is a large public school located in the city of Macon. In-state tuition and fees average $5,038, with out-of-state students paying around $16,390. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,585 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Middle Georgia State University earn a median of $28,262 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Georgia Southern University came in at #11 for value in general psychology this year. Georgia Southern University is a very large public school located in the town of Statesboro. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,022, while out-of-state students pay about $17,734. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $26,313. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Georgia Southwestern State University placed #12 among the best values for general psychology. Located in the town of Americus, Georgia Southwestern State University is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,220 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,572. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,125. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $27,062. That is a strong return on a $27,125 median debt. Georgia Southwestern State University admits about 75% of applicants.
Augusta University came in at #13 for value in general psychology this year. Set in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,414, compared with $24,734 for out-of-state students. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $28,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Augusta University generally make around $29,375. Set against $28,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Columbus State University landed the #14 spot for general psychology value this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,898, while out-of-state students pay about $17,610. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Columbus State University generally make around $25,492. That is a strong return on a $28,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Georgia State University came in at #15 for value in general psychology this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,664, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $28,904. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
Georgia Gwinnett College placed #16 among the best values for general psychology. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Georgia Gwinnett College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,532, compared with $13,844 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,280 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $55,992. Set against $21,280 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Georgia Gwinnett College admits about 96% of applicants.
Georgia Military College Milledgeville placed #17 among the best values for general psychology. Georgia Military College Milledgeville is a large public school located in the town of Milledgeville. In-state tuition and fees average $7,605. Students borrow a median of $11,198 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Georgia Military College Milledgeville generally make around $29,788. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Thomas University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the town of Thomasville, Thomas University is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,640. Students borrow a median of $28,454 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Thomas University earn a median of $59,773 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Thomas University admits about 38% of applicants.
Emory University landed the #19 spot for general psychology value this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $64,280 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Emory University earn a median of $32,085 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.
Brenau University placed #20 among the best values for general psychology. Located in the city of Gainesville, Brenau University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $33,757 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $30,761. General Psychology graduates of Brenau University earn a median of $36,497 early in their careers. Set against $30,761 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brenau University admits about 88% of applicants.
Emmanuel College Georgia earned the #21 position for value in general psychology this year. Set in the rural area of Franklin Springs, Emmanuel College Georgia is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,500. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $25,807. General Psychology graduates of Emmanuel College Georgia earn a median of $30,093 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Emmanuel College Georgia admits about 74% of applicants.
Mercer University earned the #22 position for value in general psychology this year. Located in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,565. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Mercer University earn a median of $27,785 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 69%.
Young Harris College placed #23 among the best values for general psychology. Set in the rural area of Young Harris, Young Harris College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $32,305. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,000. Median earnings reach $47,195 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
Truett Mcconnell College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Truett Mcconnell College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Cleveland. In-state tuition and fees average $26,792. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $26,496 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Truett Mcconnell College earn a median of $25,461 early in their careers. Set against $26,496 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Reinhardt University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best value general psychology schools. Set in the rural area of Waleska, Reinhardt University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $30,074 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,860. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Reinhardt University generally make around $52,837. That is a strong return on a $27,860 median debt. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 32 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 32 ranked schools only.
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