2026 Best Value Other Psychology Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Other Psychology master’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 113 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Grad Degree reviewed schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Other Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Westfield State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Other Psychology master's degree schools in the United States. Based in Westfield, MA, Westfield State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,179, with out-of-state students paying around $18,259. Typical Other Psychology student debt is $25,910. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,346. Set against $25,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%. More on Westfield State University
You'll get strong value at Youngstown State University, which ranked #2 this year. Based in Youngstown, OH, Youngstown State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,926, with out-of-state students paying around $10,286. Youngstown State University Other Psychology students take on a median of $26,373 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,544. Set against $26,373 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. More on Youngstown State University
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Marist College earned it the #3 place in the United States. Marist College is a private not-for-profit school based in Poughkeepsie, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $47,620. The median Other Psychology program debt is $26,000. Marist College alumni report median earnings of $77,819 a decade after entry. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Marist College
You'll get strong value at Grand Canyon University, which ranked #4 this year. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school based in Phoenix, AZ. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,508. Grand Canyon University Other Psychology students take on a median of $30,027 in debt. Grand Canyon University alumni report median earnings of $42,186 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted. See the full Grand Canyon University profile
Out of the 113 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, The Sage Colleges landed the #5 spot. Located in Troy, NY, The Sage Colleges is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,164. The Sage Colleges Other Psychology students take on a median of $26,702 in debt. The Sage Colleges alumni report median earnings of $58,316 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The Sage Colleges has an acceptance rate of 53%. More on The Sage Colleges
The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles placed #6 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Los Angeles, CA. Students from in state pay about $21,780 in tuition and fees. The median Other Psychology program debt is $32,107. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,899. That is a strong return on a $32,107 median debt. The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles has an acceptance rate of 46%. More on The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles
Tiffin University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Tiffin, OH, Tiffin University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,790 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $35,173 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $35,942 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $35,173 median debt. Tiffin University admits about 80% of applicants. See the full Tiffin University profile
Azusa Pacific University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Based in Azusa, CA, Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $44,458. Azusa Pacific University Other Psychology students take on a median of $23,709 in debt. Azusa Pacific University alumni report median earnings of $66,677 a decade after entry. Set against $23,709 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%. See the full Azusa Pacific University profile
Husson University placed #9 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bangor, ME. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,304. Graduates carry a median of $27,735 in student loans. Median earnings reach $45,025 ten years out. Set against $27,735 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Husson University admits about 81% of applicants. More on Husson University
East Central University landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Ada, OK, East Central University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,032 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,842 for out-of-state students. The median Other Psychology program debt is $21,840. East Central University alumni report median earnings of $44,962 a decade after entry. Set against $21,840 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 58% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full East Central University report
University Of Phoenix Arizona came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Based in Phoenix, AZ, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $9,552 in tuition and fees. The median Other Psychology program debt is $35,323. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,752. That is a strong return on a $35,323 median debt. Read more about University Of Phoenix Arizona
University Of California Santa Barbara landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Santa Barbara, CA, University Of California Santa Barbara is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,444, with out-of-state students paying around $47,332. University Of California Santa Barbara Other Psychology students take on a median of $15,501 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $74,915 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $15,501 median debt. About 33% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of California Santa Barbara profile
Michigan State University placed #13 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. This public school is set in East Lansing, MI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Students borrow a median of $25,213 to complete their Other Psychology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $67,253. Set against $25,213 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants. More on Michigan State University
Naropa University offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Naropa University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boulder, CO. Students from in state pay about $36,620 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $33,250 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $28,720 ten years after entry. Set against $33,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Naropa University admits about 100% of applicants. Read more about Naropa University
Sacred Heart University landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Fairfield, CT, Sacred Heart University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,404. The median Other Psychology program debt is $25,831. Graduates go on to earn a median of $75,059 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,831 median debt. Sacred Heart University has an acceptance rate of 65%. More on Sacred Heart University
Pacifica Graduate Institute offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Based in Carpinteria, CA, Pacifica Graduate Institute is a private for-profit institution. Read more about Pacifica Graduate Institute
University Of Denver offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Denver, CO. Students from in state pay about $61,398 in tuition and fees. Typical Other Psychology student debt is $22,534. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $71,155. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Denver admits about 78% of applicants. Read more about University Of Denver
American River College landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. More on American River College
Loyola University Chicago placed #19 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Loyola University Chicago
Southern Arkansas University Tech came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. See the full Southern Arkansas University Tech profile
Biblical Theological Seminary placed #21 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. More on Biblical Theological Seminary
Webster University came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. More on Webster University
Quincy University placed #23 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Quincy University
University Of Wisconsin Parkside placed #24 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Parkside
Swarthmore College landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Swarthmore College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Other Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
San Jose State University offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read the full report on San Jose State University
University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras placed #27 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. More on University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras
Missouri University Of Science And Technology placed #28 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read more about Missouri University Of Science And Technology
Whitman College
Whitman College placed #29 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. See the full Whitman College profile
Adler School Of Professional Psychology came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. More on Adler School Of Professional Psychology
Clemson University landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Clemson University
Los Angeles Harbor College came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Los Angeles Harbor College
Butler University placed #33 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Get the full Butler University report
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global placed #34 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. See the full Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global profile
University Of Pennsylvania landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Pennsylvania
Seminole State College came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Seminole State College
Adams State College came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Adams State College
Suny College At Oswego landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Suny College At Oswego
University Of Rhode Island placed #39 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Rhode Island
Northwestern University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Read more about Northwestern University
University Of California Riverside came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of California Riverside report
Suny At Albany
Suny At Albany landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Suny At Albany
Moorpark College
Moorpark College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Get the full Moorpark College report
Reiss Davis Graduate Center landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Reiss Davis Graduate Center
Salve Regina University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. See the full Salve Regina University profile
Johns Hopkins University offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. See the full Johns Hopkins University profile
Pennsylvania State University World Campus ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Get the full Pennsylvania State University World Campus report
Lindenwood University came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Lindenwood University report
Sofia University
Sofia University came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Sofia University
Fayetteville State University came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Fayetteville State University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Grad Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 113 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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