by our College Data Analytics Team
[Applied Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/applied-psychology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong applied psychology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for applied psychology students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the applied psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Colorado State University Global Campus earned the #1 spot for value among applied psychology schools in the Rocky Mountains Region. Colorado State University Global Campus is a large public school located in the city of Denver. In-state tuition and fees average $9,000. Applied Psychology graduates carry a median of $31,361 in student loans. Early-career applied psychology graduates make about $68,936. Set against $31,361 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 98%.
University Of Northern Colorado came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value applied psychology schools. University Of Northern Colorado is a large public school located in the city of Greeley. Students from in state pay about $11,901 in tuition and fees, compared with $26,979 for out-of-state students. Applied Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,974 in student loans. Early-career applied psychology graduates make about $57,034. Set against $23,974 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Regis University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in applied psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Denver, Regis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $28,140 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for applied psychology graduates is $31,773. Early-career applied psychology graduates make about $49,365. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Colorado State University Fort Collins is a great value for students pursuing a degree in applied psychology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,373, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Typical student debt for applied psychology graduates is $22,843. Early-career applied psychology graduates make about $67,559. Set against $22,843 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Colorado State University Fort Collins admits about 88% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Colorado Christian University one of the best values for applied psychology. Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lakewood. In-state tuition and fees average $28,846. Students borrow a median of $36,092 to complete the applied psychology program here. Early-career applied psychology graduates make about $44,948. That is a strong return on a $36,092 median debt.
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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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