2027 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools in the Southwest Region
[Applied Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/applied-psychology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value applied psychology schools.
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2027 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools in the Southwest 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 Lamar University the best value for a degree in applied psychology in the Southwest Region. Lamar University is a very large public school located in the city of Beaumont. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,905, with out-of-state students paying around $18,745. Typical student debt for applied psychology graduates is $26,988. Applied Psychology graduates of Lamar University earn a median of $61,726 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
University Of Phoenix Arizona came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value applied psychology schools. Set in the city of Phoenix, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a very large private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,552. Applied Psychology graduates carry a median of $40,687 in student loans. Soon after graduation, applied psychology degree recipients from University Of Phoenix Arizona generally make around $62,987. That is a strong return on a $40,687 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in applied psychology will find it at Arizona State University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Students borrow a median of $21,842 to complete the applied psychology program here. Early-career applied psychology graduates make about $69,344. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
Angelo State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in applied psychology, landing the #4 spot this year. Angelo State University is a large public school located in the city of San Angelo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,460, while out-of-state students pay about $18,300. Students borrow a median of $21,237 to complete the applied psychology program here. Early-career applied psychology graduates make about $45,229. Set against $21,237 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Angelo State University admits about 83% of applicants.
Tarleton State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in applied psychology, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,302, with out-of-state students paying around $18,142. Typical student debt for applied psychology graduates is $23,222. Early-career applied psychology graduates make about $43,238. Set against $23,222 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Southern Nazarene University placed #6 among the best values for applied psychology. Set in the suburb of Bethany, Southern Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,190. Applied Psychology graduates carry a median of $29,684 in student loans. Applied Psychology graduates of Southern Nazarene University earn a median of $53,851 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott came in at #7 for value in applied psychology this year. Located in the city of Prescott, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $43,974. Applied Psychology graduates carry a median of $24,620 in student loans. Soon after graduation, applied psychology degree recipients from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott generally make around $41,456. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 77%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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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