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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Applied Psychology (Income $30-$48k)

20 Ranked Colleges
629 Degrees Awarded
$23,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master's For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 1,719 people earned their degree in applied psychology, making the major the 336th most popular in the United States.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 629 applied psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 20 colleges that offered a degree in applied psychology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great applied psychology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the applied psychology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Applied Psychology (Income $30-$48k)

#11 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 7 masters’s applied psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126.

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#2

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston University landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 15 masters’s applied psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree applied psychology students whose families make $30-$48k list, Boston U has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston University are $57,666, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern California. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Southern California is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 94 masters’s applied psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

USC also took the #1 spot in our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USC are $48,715.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Arizona State University - Tempe. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k. Arizona State University - Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 23 masters’s applied psychology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree applied psychology students whose families make $30-$48k list, ASU - Tempe has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Applied Psychology Report

#5

University of Wisconsin - Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin
#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Stout. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k. Menomonie, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s applied psychology degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

UW - Stout also took the #14 spot in our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Stout are $16,851, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s applied psychology degrees to qualified students.

IUPUI not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at IUPUI are $26,013, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
#16 in overall quality

Lamar University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. Lamar University is a fairly large school located in Beaumont, Texas that handed out 8 masters’s applied psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Lamar University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lamar University are $15,699.

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#8

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#13 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a public institution located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The school has a large population, and it awarded 22 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick also made our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Rutgers New Brunswick Applied Psychology Report

#9

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
#18 in overall quality

Angelo State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. Angelo State University is a fairly large school located in San Angelo, Texas that handed out 26 masters’s applied psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Angelo State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Angelo State are $14,396, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
#12 in overall quality

University of Northern Colorado did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. University of Northern Colorado is a fairly large public school situated in Greeley, Colorado. It awarded 4 masters’s applied psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree applied psychology students whose families make $30-$48k list, University of Northern Colorado has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Northern Colorado are $21,708.

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#11

Francis Marion University

Florence, South Carolina
#20 in overall quality

Francis Marion University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. Francis Marion University is a public institution located in Florence, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Francis Marion University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Francis Marion University are $22,000.

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#12

Pacific University

Forest Grove, Oregon
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Pacific University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Pacific is a small school located in Forest Grove, Oregon that handed out 38 masters’s applied psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Pacific also took the #6 spot in our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Pacific University are $35,325.

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#13

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
#19 in overall quality

Tarleton State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Stephenville, Texas, this fairly large public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified masters’s applied psychology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tarleton, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tarleton are $15,485, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Tarleton State University Applied Psychology Report

#14

Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey
#10 in overall quality

Rider University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. Lawrenceville, New Jersey is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s applied psychology degrees to 28 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rider, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rider University are $20,958, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Huntington University

Huntington, Indiana
#17 in overall quality

Huntington University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Huntington, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 5 degrees to qualified masters’s applied psychology students in 2019-2020.

Huntington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Huntington are $11,208, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#3 in overall quality

Fordham University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #16. Fordham U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Bronx, New York. It awarded 2 masters’s applied psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Fordham U also made our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fordham U are $23,846, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
#8 in overall quality

LIU Post landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Brookville, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s applied psychology degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

LIU Post did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at LIU Post are $23,479.

Full LIU Post Applied Psychology Report

#9 in overall quality

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and it awarded 25 masters’s applied psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach also took the #9 spot in our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach are $19,736, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#15 in overall quality

Liberty University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 166 masters’s applied psychology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Liberty University, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

Lynn University

Boca Raton, Florida

Lynn University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Lynn University Fighting Knights is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 1 masters’s applied psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Lynn University Fighting Knights also made our “Best Applied Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lynn University are $13,420, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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