2027 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools in Ohio
[Clinical Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/clinical-psychology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong clinical psychology education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value clinical psychology schools.
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2027 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools in Ohio
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
Leading the list is Cleveland State University, our #1 best value for clinical psychology in Ohio. Cleveland State University is a large public school located in the city of Cleveland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,982, while out-of-state students pay about $18,502. Clinical Psychology graduates carry a median of $26,336 in student loans. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from Cleveland State University generally make around $54,181. Set against $26,336 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Wright State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value clinical psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,991 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,691. Typical student debt for clinical psychology graduates is $25,836. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from Wright State University Main Campus generally make around $67,124. Set against $25,836 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Students looking for strong value in clinical psychology will find it at Kent State University At Kent, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,220, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for clinical psychology graduates is $25,174. Clinical Psychology graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of $58,818 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,174 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Students looking for strong value in clinical psychology will find it at Ohio University Main Campus, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,158, compared with $24,838 for out-of-state students. Clinical Psychology graduates carry a median of $24,546 in student loans. Clinical Psychology graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $49,736 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,546 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Dayton is a great value for students pursuing a degree in clinical psychology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,140. Typical student debt for clinical psychology graduates is $25,033. Clinical Psychology graduates of University Of Dayton earn a median of $56,077 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
Xavier University earned the #6 position for value in clinical psychology this year. Xavier University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cincinnati. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,425. Students borrow a median of $26,614 to complete the clinical psychology program here. Early-career clinical psychology graduates make about $55,045. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
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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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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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