2027 Best Value Trauma Counseling Schools
[Trauma Counseling](/majors/health-care-professions/mental-social-health-services/trauma-counseling/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value trauma counseling schools.
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2027 Best Value Trauma Counseling Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the trauma counseling degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Trauma Counseling Schools
Our analysis ranked Washburn University the best value for a degree in trauma counseling in the United States. Set in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,945, while out-of-state students pay about $20,949. Typical student debt for trauma counseling graduates is $31,063. Trauma Counseling graduates of Washburn University earn a median of $45,543 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,063 median debt.
East Carolina University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value trauma counseling schools. Located in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,361, while out-of-state students pay about $23,638. Trauma Counseling graduates carry a median of $24,747 in student loans. Early-career trauma counseling graduates make about $47,542. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.
A rank of #3 makes Suny College At Oswego one of the best values for trauma counseling. Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Oswego. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,825, with out-of-state students paying around $18,735. Students borrow a median of $25,163 to complete the trauma counseling program here. Soon after graduation, trauma counseling degree recipients from Suny College At Oswego generally make around $51,339. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Suny College At Oswego admits about 80% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in trauma counseling will find it at Ursuline College, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Pepper Pike, Ursuline College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $38,990 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for trauma counseling graduates is $35,000. Soon after graduation, trauma counseling degree recipients from Ursuline College generally make around $80,267. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ursuline College admits about 75% of applicants.
Pennsylvania Western University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value trauma counseling schools. Set in the town of California, Pennsylvania Western University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,436, with out-of-state students paying around $16,054. Students borrow a median of $28,263 to complete the trauma counseling program here. Trauma Counseling graduates of Pennsylvania Western University earn a median of $45,448 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.
State University Of New York At New Paltz earned the #6 position for value in trauma counseling this year. State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of New Paltz. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,822. Students borrow a median of $21,530 to complete the trauma counseling program here. Soon after graduation, trauma counseling degree recipients from State University Of New York At New Paltz generally make around $50,304. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 62%.
Hood College came in at #7 for value in trauma counseling this year. Set in the city of Frederick, Hood College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,700. Typical student debt for trauma counseling graduates is $24,703. Soon after graduation, trauma counseling degree recipients from Hood College generally make around $56,107. Set against $24,703 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Elizabethtown College landed the #8 spot for trauma counseling value this year. Set in the suburb of Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,950. Typical student debt for trauma counseling graduates is $26,599. Trauma Counseling graduates of Elizabethtown College earn a median of $57,397 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Lebanon Valley College came in at #9 for value in trauma counseling this year. Lebanon Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Annville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $52,080. Typical student debt for trauma counseling graduates is $26,767. Early-career trauma counseling graduates make about $49,801. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Lebanon Valley College admits about 84% of applicants.
Arcadia University earned the #10 position for value in trauma counseling this year. Set in the suburb of Glenside, Arcadia University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,610. Typical student debt for trauma counseling graduates is $26,921. Trauma Counseling graduates of Arcadia University earn a median of $46,764 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.
George Fox University earned the #11 position for value in trauma counseling this year. Set in the town of Newberg, George Fox University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $41,320. Students borrow a median of $25,324 to complete the trauma counseling program here. Soon after graduation, trauma counseling degree recipients from George Fox University generally make around $46,410. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Case Western Reserve University earned the #12 position for value in trauma counseling this year. Set in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $66,608 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for trauma counseling graduates is $25,106. Trauma Counseling graduates of Case Western Reserve University earn a median of $74,459 early in their careers. Set against $25,106 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 36%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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