by our College Data Analytics Team
[Psychology](/majors/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 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 20 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for psychology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary earned the #1 spot for value among psychology schools in Louisiana. Located in the city of New Orleans, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,368.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Louisiana State University Shreveport earned it the #2 place for psychology. Located in the city of Shreveport, Louisiana State University Shreveport is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,327. Psychology graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Psychology graduates of Louisiana State University Shreveport earn a median of $28,863 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,000 median debt. Louisiana State University Shreveport admits about 50% of applicants.
Louisiana Tech University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,125 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,866. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete the psychology program here. Psychology graduates of Louisiana Tech University earn a median of $26,988 early in their careers. Set against $22,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Louisiana Tech University admits about 86% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Louisiana State University Alexandria earned it the #4 place for psychology. Louisiana State University Alexandria is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Alexandria. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,050, with out-of-state students paying around $14,725. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the psychology program here. Psychology graduates of Louisiana State University Alexandria earn a median of $30,362 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.
University Of New Orleans came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. University Of New Orleans is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of New Orleans. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,172, compared with $14,008 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $24,375. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from University Of New Orleans generally make around $21,243. Set against $24,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Mcneese State University came in at #6 for value in psychology this year. Mcneese State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lake Charles. Students from in state pay about $8,489 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,989 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $25,000. Psychology graduates of Mcneese State University earn a median of $41,992 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Nicholls State University landed the #7 spot for psychology value this year. Located in the city of Thibodaux, Nicholls State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,149, while out-of-state students pay about $9,242. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the psychology program here. Early-career psychology graduates make about $44,897. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Southeastern Louisiana University placed #8 among the best values for psychology. Set in the city of Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,373, with out-of-state students paying around $20,851. Psychology graduates carry a median of $24,784 in student loans. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Southeastern Louisiana University generally make around $20,870. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%.
University Of Louisiana Monroe ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Monroe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,190, while out-of-state students pay about $21,290. Students borrow a median of $25,750 to complete the psychology program here. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from University Of Louisiana Monroe generally make around $39,169. Set against $25,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Louisiana Monroe admits about 85% of applicants.
University Of Louisiana Lafayette ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a large public school located in the city of Lafayette. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,418, compared with $24,146 for out-of-state students. Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from University Of Louisiana Lafayette generally make around $22,696. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Northwestern State University Of Louisiana placed #11 among the best values for psychology. Set in the town of Natchitoches, Northwestern State University Of Louisiana is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,864, with out-of-state students paying around $19,652. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $26,959. Early-career psychology graduates make about $32,765. That is a strong return on a $26,959 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Our Lady Of Holy Cross College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Our Lady Of Holy Cross College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,576. Psychology graduates carry a median of $43,500 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $56,527. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Xavier University Of Louisiana placed #13 among the best values for psychology. Set in the city of New Orleans, Xavier University Of Louisiana is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $28,979 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $27,000. Early-career psychology graduates make about $46,854. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #14 for value in psychology this year. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,954, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the psychology program here. Psychology graduates of Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn a median of $46,157 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College admits about 73% of applicants.
Southern University At New Orleans earned the #15 position for value in psychology this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, Southern University At New Orleans is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,054, with out-of-state students paying around $16,954. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $47,500. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Southern University At New Orleans generally make around $37,296. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southern University At New Orleans admits about 79% of applicants.
Grambling State University landed the #16 spot for psychology value this year. Set in the town of Grambling, Grambling State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,683, with out-of-state students paying around $16,706. Psychology graduates carry a median of $38,475 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $34,580. Set against $38,475 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 45%.
Southern University And A And M College placed #17 among the best values for psychology. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Southern University And A And M College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,922, compared with $17,272 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $35,000. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Southern University And A And M College generally make around $31,165. That is a strong return on a $35,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 35%.
Dillard University landed the #18 spot for psychology value this year. Dillard University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. In-state tuition and fees average $22,734. Students borrow a median of $35,000 to complete the psychology program here. Early-career psychology graduates make about $33,143. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Dillard University admits about 42% of applicants.
Loyola University New Orleans landed the #19 spot for psychology value this year. Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Students from in state pay about $49,440 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $26,750. Early-career psychology graduates make about $24,241. Set against $26,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Loyola University New Orleans admits about 93% of applicants.
Tulane University Of Louisiana earned the #20 position for value in psychology this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,678. Psychology graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $53,507. Set against $22,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 14%.
The ranking above is published 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 · 20 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 20 ranked schools only.
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