by our College Data Analytics Team
[Applied Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/applied-psychology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. 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 1 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for applied psychology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in applied psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Belhaven University, our #1 best value for applied psychology in Mississippi. Located in the city of Jackson, Belhaven University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,250. Applied Psychology graduates carry a median of $41,825 in student loans. Early-career applied psychology graduates make about $28,316. That is a strong return on a $41,825 median debt. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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