2026 Best Value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology Schools
Looking for the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 802 institutions 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, Course Advisor 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 Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Our analysis found La Salle University to be the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology school in the United States. La Salle University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. Students from in state pay about $37,800 in tuition and fees. The median Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology program debt is $25,462. La Salle University alumni report median earnings of $67,416 a decade after entry. Set against $25,462 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted. Read more about La Salle University
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Puerto Rico Ponce earned it the #2 place in the United States. University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a public school based in Ponce, PR. In-state tuition and fees average $5,324. Students borrow a median of $5,000 to complete their Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology program here. University Of Puerto Rico Ponce alumni report median earnings of $31,394 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Puerto Rico Ponce has an acceptance rate of 52%. Read more about University Of Puerto Rico Ponce
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide came in at #3 on this year's best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology ranking in the United States. Set in Daytona Beach, FL, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,097. The median Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology program debt is $20,787. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $84,131. That is a strong return on a $20,787 median debt. About 58% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide profile
Out of the 802 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of The Cumberlands landed the #4 spot. Based in Williamsburg, KY, University Of The Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,875. Graduates carry a median of $22,868 in student loans. University Of The Cumberlands alumni report median earnings of $45,036 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,868 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of The Cumberlands report
A rank of #5 makes Southwest Minnesota State University one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Marshall, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $10,361. Graduates carry a median of $27,016 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,342 ten years after entry. Set against $27,016 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted. More on Southwest Minnesota State University
Wayne State College came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Wayne, NE. Students from in state pay about $8,171 in tuition and fees. Typical Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology student debt is $23,659. Wayne State College alumni report median earnings of $47,075 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Wayne State College
Touro University Worldwide ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools. Located in Los Alamitos, CA, Touro University Worldwide is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,640. Graduates carry a median of $32,289 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,803. That is a strong return on a $32,289 median debt. More on Touro University Worldwide
Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System placed #8 among the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools in the United States. Set in Aliso Viejo, CA, Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,540. The median Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology program debt is $27,471. Graduates go on to earn a median of $65,703 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,471 median debt. Get the full Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System report
Arizona State University Skysong offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. This public school is set in Scottsdale, AZ. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,627, with out-of-state students paying around $13,925. Typical Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology student debt is $23,742. Median earnings reach $62,668 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University Skysong admits about 67% of applicants. Read more about Arizona State University Skysong
Worcester State University placed #10 among the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools in the United States. Located in Worcester, MA, Worcester State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,786, with out-of-state students paying around $17,866. Graduates carry a median of $24,451 in student loans. Worcester State University alumni report median earnings of $60,624 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Worcester State University admits about 88% of applicants. Read the full report on Worcester State University
Charleston Southern University placed #11 among the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools in the United States. Located in Charleston, SC, Charleston Southern University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $32,520. Typical Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology student debt is $27,569. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,898. That is a strong return on a $27,569 median debt. Charleston Southern University has an acceptance rate of 96%. More on Charleston Southern University
Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Typical Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology student debt is $25,260. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,922. Set against $25,260 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies placed #13 among the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools in the United States. Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a private not-for-profit school based in Fayette, MO. In-state tuition and fees average $7,500. Typical Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology student debt is $25,033. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,991. That is a strong return on a $25,033 median debt. Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies admits about 88% of applicants. Read more about Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies
University Of Phoenix Arizona came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Based in Phoenix, AZ, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,552. Graduates carry a median of $40,687 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,752. Set against $40,687 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full University Of Phoenix Arizona profile
Minnesota State University Moorhead ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools. This public school is set in Moorhead, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,428. Students borrow a median of $24,447 to complete their Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology program here. Minnesota State University Moorhead alumni report median earnings of $50,527 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Minnesota State University Moorhead has an acceptance rate of 59%. See the full Minnesota State University Moorhead profile
Post University came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. This private for-profit school is set in Waterbury, CT. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,922. Graduates carry a median of $35,364 in student loans. Post University alumni report median earnings of $38,696 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $35,364 median debt. Read the full report on Post University
Park University offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Set in Parkville, MO, Park University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,116. Students borrow a median of $22,112 to complete their Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,309. Set against $22,112 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Park University report
Marian University Wisconsin placed #18 among the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools in the United States. Based in Fond Du Lac, WI, Marian University Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,204 in tuition and fees. Typical Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology student debt is $27,242. Marian University Wisconsin alumni report median earnings of $53,501 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,242 median debt. The acceptance rate is 75%. See the full Marian University Wisconsin profile
University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Arecibo, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,324. Graduates carry a median of $4,500 in student loans. Median earnings reach $30,512 ten years out. Set against $4,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo report
Avila University came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Set in Kansas City, MO, Avila University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $40,200 in tuition and fees. Avila University Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology students take on a median of $29,750 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,773. That is a strong return on a $29,750 median debt. Avila University has an acceptance rate of 88%. See the full Avila University profile
Seattle University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools. Based in Seattle, WA, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,721. The median Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology program debt is $22,289. Median earnings reach $75,272 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $22,289 median debt. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Seattle University
Endicott College placed #22 among the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools in the United States. Located in Beverly, MA, Endicott College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,650. Endicott College Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology students take on a median of $25,973 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $58,336. Set against $25,973 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Endicott College report
Spalding University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools. Based in Louisville, KY, Spalding University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $29,000. Typical Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology student debt is $29,862. Median earnings reach $49,438 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Spalding University has an acceptance rate of 99%. Read more about Spalding University
Brigham Young University Provo ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools. Based in Provo, UT, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Brigham Young University Provo Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology students take on a median of $12,184 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $75,790. Set against $12,184 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 68% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Brigham Young University Provo
Westfield State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools. Located in Westfield, MA, Westfield State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,179 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,259. The median Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology program debt is $25,910. Westfield State University alumni report median earnings of $57,346 a decade after entry. Set against $25,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted. See the full Westfield State University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Doane College Crete came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Based in Crete, NE, Doane College Crete is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $41,985. The median Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology program debt is $28,802. Median earnings reach $53,316 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $28,802 median debt. Doane College Crete admits about 98% of applicants. Read the full report on Doane College Crete
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Edwardsville, IL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,092. The median Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology program debt is $23,917. Median earnings reach $56,346 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,917 median debt. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admits about 98% of applicants. Get the full Southern Illinois University Edwardsville report
Buena Vista University came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Buena Vista University is a private not-for-profit school based in Storm Lake, IA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,798. Buena Vista University Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology students take on a median of $29,317 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,156 ten years after entry. Set against $29,317 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Buena Vista University profile
Carlos Albizu University San Juan offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Set in San Juan, PR, Carlos Albizu University San Juan is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,120. Median earnings reach $41,544 ten years out. About 100% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Carlos Albizu University San Juan
Evangel University landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Springfield, MO. Students from in state pay about $28,548 in tuition and fees. Evangel University Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology students take on a median of $24,876 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,573. Set against $24,876 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Evangel University has an acceptance rate of 72%. More on Evangel University
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Winona, MN, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $45,080. Graduates carry a median of $27,081 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $58,170. Set against $27,081 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%. Read the full report on Saint Marys University Of Minnesota
Loras College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Located in Dubuque, IA, Loras College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,824. Graduates carry a median of $26,528 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $58,289 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,528 median debt. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Loras College report
Spring Arbor University placed #35 among the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Spring Arbor, MI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,014. Students borrow a median of $28,268 to complete their Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,732. That is a strong return on a $28,268 median debt. Spring Arbor University has an acceptance rate of 52%. Read the full report on Spring Arbor University
West Texas A And M University landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Canyon, TX, West Texas A And M University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,101, with out-of-state students paying around $10,996. West Texas A And M University Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology students take on a median of $22,333 in debt. West Texas A And M University alumni report median earnings of $50,741 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,333 median debt. West Texas A And M University has an acceptance rate of 99%. Get the full West Texas A And M University report
Lubbock Christian University offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Based in Lubbock, TX, Lubbock Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $28,540 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $28,337 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,787. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Lubbock Christian University has an acceptance rate of 73%. Read the full report on Lubbock Christian University
Excelsior College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit school based in Albany, NY. Graduates carry a median of $19,311 in student loans. Median earnings reach $78,493 ten years out. Set against $19,311 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Excelsior College
Youngstown State University came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Based in Youngstown, OH, Youngstown State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,926 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,286. The median Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology program debt is $26,373. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,544. Set against $26,373 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Youngstown State University has an acceptance rate of 84%. More on Youngstown State University
Saint Michaels College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools. Saint Michaels College is a private not-for-profit school based in Colchester, VT. Students from in state pay about $51,450 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,640 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,317. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Saint Michaels College report
Fielding Graduate University came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Set in Santa Barbara, CA, Fielding Graduate University is a private not-for-profit institution. More on Fielding Graduate University
Xavier University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools. Set in Cincinnati, OH, Xavier University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $49,425 in tuition and fees. The median Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology program debt is $26,614. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $64,873. That is a strong return on a $26,614 median debt. Xavier University has an acceptance rate of 86%. More on Xavier University
Alverno College placed #43 among the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools in the United States. Based in Milwaukee, WI, Alverno College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,086. Students borrow a median of $34,425 to complete their Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology program here. Median earnings reach $53,145 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Alverno College
Bethel University Minnesota ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools. Set in Saint Paul, MN, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $44,226. The median Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology program debt is $25,639. Bethel University Minnesota alumni report median earnings of $63,764 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Bethel University Minnesota admits about 88% of applicants. See the full Bethel University Minnesota profile
University Of Scranton placed #45 among the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Scranton, PA. In-state tuition and fees average $53,777. Graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Median earnings reach $74,652 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. University Of Scranton has an acceptance rate of 81%. See the full University Of Scranton profile
Lynchburg College placed #46 among the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lynchburg, VA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,750. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,380. About 43% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Lynchburg College
Illinois State University came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Illinois State University is a public school based in Normal, IL. Students from in state pay about $14,410 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,058. Typical Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology student debt is $21,896. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,117. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Illinois State University
Drake University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools. Located in Des Moines, IA, Drake University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $51,960. Typical Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology student debt is $22,273. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $71,901. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 64%. Read more about Drake University
Midwestern State University offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Based in Wichita Falls, TX, Midwestern State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,950, compared with $11,770 for out-of-state students. Typical Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology student debt is $26,415. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,747. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Midwestern State University
Vanguard University Of Southern California came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Costa Mesa, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,700. The median Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology program debt is $21,111. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,541. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 62% of those who apply are admitted. More on Vanguard University Of Southern California
Somerset Christian College placed #51 among the best-value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology schools in the United States. Located in Newark, NJ, Somerset Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $25,900. Graduates carry a median of $24,991 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,577. Set against $24,991 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Somerset Christian College
Trinity Christian College came in at #52 in this year's value ranking. Trinity Christian College is a private not-for-profit school based in Palos Heights, IL. Students from in state pay about $20,605 in tuition and fees. The median Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology program debt is $28,722. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,700. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Trinity Christian College has an acceptance rate of 85%. Read the full report on Trinity Christian College
Best Value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology Schools by Degree Level
See the best values at each degree level:
- Best Value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 802 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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