2026 Best Value General Psychology Schools in Nebraska
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Psychology Schools
For return on investment in general psychology, no school beat Northeast Community College this year. Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Norfolk. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,840, while out-of-state students pay about $5,130. Students borrow a median of $11,937 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Northeast Community College earn a median of $40,568 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Nebraska At Omaha earned it the #2 place for general psychology. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,718, compared with $23,206 for out-of-state students. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $21,783 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn a median of $36,094 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,783 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Peru State College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value general psychology schools. Located in the rural area of Peru, Peru State College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,433. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,716 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Peru State College earn a median of $32,542 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Chadron State College, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Chadron, Chadron State College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,294. Students borrow a median of $24,455 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Chadron State College generally make around $47,254. That is a strong return on a $24,455 median debt.
Wayne State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general psychology, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Wayne, Wayne State College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,171. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Wayne State College generally make around $46,646. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned the #6 position for value in general psychology this year. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,434 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $22,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $43,480. Set against $22,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Hastings College earned the #7 position for value in general psychology this year. Located in the town of Hastings, Hastings College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,770. Students borrow a median of $24,125 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of Hastings College earn a median of $42,417 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,125 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Nebraska Wesleyan University placed #8 among the best values for general psychology. Located in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $43,572 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,000. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $35,540. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Nebraska Wesleyan University admits about 80% of applicants.
Concordia University Seward placed #9 among the best values for general psychology. Located in the town of Seward, Concordia University Seward is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $40,640 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Concordia University Seward generally make around $39,883. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Midland University came in at #10 for value in general psychology this year. Located in the town of Fremont, Midland University is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,050. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Midland University earn a median of $51,524 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.
Doane College Crete placed #11 among the best values for general psychology. Located in the town of Crete, Doane College Crete is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,985. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Doane College Crete generally make around $34,896. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 98%.
Bellevue University earned the #12 position for value in general psychology this year. Set in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,873. Typical student debt for general psychology graduates is $28,833. General Psychology graduates of Bellevue University earn a median of $38,928 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,833 median debt.
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 · 17 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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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