2027 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools in Michigan
[Clinical Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/clinical-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 5 schools to find the best return on investment for clinical psychology students.
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2027 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools in Michigan
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the clinical psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools
University Of Detroit Mercy tops our 2027 list of the best value clinical psychology schools in Michigan. University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Detroit. Students from in state pay about $32,946 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for clinical psychology graduates is $29,053. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from University Of Detroit Mercy generally make around $54,597. That is a strong return on a $29,053 median debt. The acceptance rate is 75%.
Western Michigan University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value clinical psychology schools. Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,987, compared with $19,952 for out-of-state students. Clinical Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from Western Michigan University generally make around $57,368. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Eastern Michigan University earned it the #3 place for clinical psychology. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,990. Students borrow a median of $28,781 to complete the clinical psychology program here. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $48,912. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Students looking for strong value in clinical psychology will find it at Central Michigan University, which ranked #4. Central Michigan University is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. Clinical Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,857 in student loans. Clinical Psychology graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of $50,688 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in clinical psychology will find it at Madonna University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Livonia, Madonna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $28,440. Clinical Psychology graduates carry a median of $26,896 in student loans. Clinical Psychology graduates of Madonna University earn a median of $56,984 early in their careers. Set against $26,896 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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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