VALDOSTA — Georgia Military College’s online associate degree program in psychology is one of the most affordable programs in the country, according to a new list from AffordableColleges.com.

The website ranked GMC’s psychology program 11th in the nation among 25 community colleges on the list, according to an organizational press release.

“Our online psychology degrees being selected as number 11 in the nation for affordable online programs is a great honor to our institution,” said Jody Yearwood, GMC’s online campus executive director. “Our faculty work tirelessly to provide quality educational experiences to our students, and this recognition is a direct result of their efforts.

“Being a teaching college, first and foremost, our students’ learning is the most important focus of our programs, and we are grateful that each of them has entrusted their education to our institution.”

GMC’s online psychology program provides students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge about psychological principles, concepts, and understanding of how the scientific method applies and how critical thinking is used to evaluate information, according to the press release. The online associate degree does not charge out-of-state tuition.

AffordableColleges.com helps prospective students find schools and programs that match their educational interests while still being affordable. Their ranking and value score weighs criteria such as loan default rates, graduation rates and financial aid data.

To learn more about GMC’s psychology program, visit www.gmc.edu.

To view the “25 Most Affordable Online Associate Degrees in Psychology,” go to www.affordablecolleges.com/rankings/affordable-online-associate-degrees-psychology/.