2027 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools in the New England Region
[Applied Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/applied-psychology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for applied psychology students.
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2027 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools in the New England Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the applied psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Applied Psychology Schools
Our analysis ranked Granite State College the best value for a degree in applied psychology in the New England Region. Located in the city of Manchester, Granite State College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,724, compared with $9,284 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,770 to complete the applied psychology program here. Applied Psychology graduates of Granite State College earn a median of $54,169 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,770 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Boston University earned it the #2 place for applied psychology. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the applied psychology program here. Early-career applied psychology graduates make about $51,951. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in applied psychology will find it at Northeastern University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,162. Students borrow a median of $25,611 to complete the applied psychology program here. Early-career applied psychology graduates make about $58,377. Set against $25,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.
Boston College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in applied psychology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,702. Applied Psychology graduates carry a median of $17,361 in student loans. Applied Psychology graduates of Boston College earn a median of $42,384 early in their careers. Set against $17,361 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Boston College admits about 16% of applicants.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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