2027 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region
[Applied Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/applied-psychology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find the best return on investment for applied psychology students.
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2027 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in applied psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Applied Psychology Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of South Florida Main Campus the best value for a degree in applied psychology in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,410, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Typical student debt for applied psychology graduates is $21,829. Soon after graduation, applied psychology degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $65,597. Set against $21,829 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 43%.
A rank of #2 makes North Carolina A And T State University one of the best values for applied psychology. North Carolina A And T State University is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,813, with out-of-state students paying around $20,673. Students borrow a median of $29,078 to complete the applied psychology program here. Applied Psychology graduates of North Carolina A And T State University earn a median of $50,715 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 50%.
Francis Marion University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value applied psychology schools. Located in the rural area of Florence, Francis Marion University is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,170, while out-of-state students pay about $21,544. Applied Psychology graduates carry a median of $30,577 in student loans. Early-career applied psychology graduates make about $41,456. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Georgia Southern University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in applied psychology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,022, while out-of-state students pay about $17,734. Typical student debt for applied psychology graduates is $26,500. Early-career applied psychology graduates make about $45,531. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
George Mason University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in applied psychology, landing the #5 spot this year. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. Students from in state pay about $14,220 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete the applied psychology program here. Applied Psychology graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $60,240 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide placed #6 among the best values for applied psychology. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,097. Typical student debt for applied psychology graduates is $20,787. Early-career applied psychology graduates make about $79,874. That is a strong return on a $20,787 median debt. The acceptance rate is 58%.
Belhaven University earned the #7 position for value in applied psychology this year. Located in the city of Jackson, Belhaven University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $30,250. Students borrow a median of $41,825 to complete the applied psychology program here. Soon after graduation, applied psychology degree recipients from Belhaven University generally make around $28,316. That is a strong return on a $41,825 median debt. Belhaven University admits about 50% of applicants.
Mount Olive College earned the #8 position for value in applied psychology this year. Located in the rural area of Mount Olive, Mount Olive College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $27,366. Students borrow a median of $30,798 to complete the applied psychology program here. Early-career applied psychology graduates make about $45,131. That is a strong return on a $30,798 median debt. Mount Olive College admits about 76% of applicants.
Faulkner University placed #9 among the best values for applied psychology. Located in the city of Montgomery, Faulkner University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,920. Typical student debt for applied psychology graduates is $27,691. Soon after graduation, applied psychology degree recipients from Faulkner University generally make around $26,988. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Faulkner University admits about 73% of applicants.
Liberty University earned the #10 position for value in applied psychology this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $16,173 in tuition and fees. Applied Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,414 in student loans. Early-career applied psychology graduates make about $56,178. Set against $27,414 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale placed #11 among the best values for applied psychology. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,056. Typical student debt for applied psychology graduates is $36,416. Soon after graduation, applied psychology degree recipients from Keiser University Ft Lauderdale generally make around $52,620. Set against $36,416 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale admits about 97% of applicants.
Southeastern University came in at #12 for value in applied psychology this year. Set in the city of Lakeland, Southeastern University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,950. Students borrow a median of $23,460 to complete the applied psychology program here. Applied Psychology graduates of Southeastern University earn a median of $40,154 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 53% of applicants are accepted.
Florida Institute Of Technology earned the #13 position for value in applied psychology this year. Florida Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Melbourne. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,900. Students borrow a median of $32,000 to complete the applied psychology program here. Applied Psychology graduates of Florida Institute Of Technology earn a median of $64,385 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $32,000 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earned the #14 position for value in applied psychology this year. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach. Students from in state pay about $44,074 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for applied psychology graduates is $24,620. Applied Psychology graduates of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn a median of $60,665 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach admits about 65% 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
