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2027 Best Value Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Schools in Indiana

8 Colleges in the United States
$26,937 Avg Student Debt
$53,426 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Badge [Mental Health Counseling/Counselor](/majors/health-care-professions/mental-social-health-services/mental-health-counseling-counselor/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for mental health counseling/counselor students.

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2027 Best Value Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Schools in Indiana

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mental health counseling/counselor degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Schools

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Our analysis ranked Indiana University Kokomo the best value for a degree in mental health counseling/counselor in Indiana. Located in the city of Kokomo, Indiana University Kokomo is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,424, with out-of-state students paying around $22,811. Typical student debt for mental health counseling/counselor graduates is $24,619. Soon after graduation, mental health counseling/counselor degree recipients from Indiana University Kokomo generally make around $46,902. That is a strong return on a $24,619 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Indiana University Southeast came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value mental health counseling/counselor schools. Located in the suburb of New Albany, Indiana University Southeast is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,424, compared with $22,811 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mental health counseling/counselor graduates is $23,981. Mental Health Counseling/counselor graduates of Indiana University Southeast earn a median of $43,463 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mental health counseling/counselor, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,258, with out-of-state students paying around $22,322. Typical student debt for mental health counseling/counselor graduates is $25,000. Early-career mental health counseling/counselor graduates make about $43,930. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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Indiana University Bloomington is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mental health counseling/counselor, landing the #4 spot this year. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. In-state tuition and fees average $12,144, compared with $41,891 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,542 to complete the mental health counseling/counselor program here. Early-career mental health counseling/counselor graduates make about $52,123. Set against $20,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value mental health counseling/counselor schools. Set in the rural area of Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $9,648 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mental health counseling/counselor graduates is $44,811. Early-career mental health counseling/counselor graduates make about $42,705. That is a strong return on a $44,811 median debt.

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Grace College And Theological Seminary placed #6 among the best values for mental health counseling/counselor. Located in the town of Winona Lake, Grace College And Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,645. Students borrow a median of $21,211 to complete the mental health counseling/counselor program here. Soon after graduation, mental health counseling/counselor degree recipients from Grace College And Theological Seminary generally make around $46,139. That is a strong return on a $21,211 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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University Of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

University Of Indianapolis landed the #7 spot for mental health counseling/counselor value this year. Located in the city of Indianapolis, University Of Indianapolis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $37,200. Typical student debt for mental health counseling/counselor graduates is $26,699. Early-career mental health counseling/counselor graduates make about $52,298. Set against $26,699 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.

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Marian University Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

Marian University Indiana landed the #8 spot for mental health counseling/counselor value this year. Marian University Indiana is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,664. Students borrow a median of $28,633 to complete the mental health counseling/counselor program here. Mental Health Counseling/counselor graduates of Marian University Indiana earn a median of $49,784 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Marian University Indiana admits about 96% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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