2027 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools in the The Plains States Region
[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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for clinical psychology students.
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2027 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools in the The Plains States Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in clinical psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools
Our analysis ranked Missouri Southern State University the best value for a degree in clinical psychology in the The Plains States Region. Located in the city of Joplin, Missouri Southern State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,600, while out-of-state students pay about $18,300. Clinical Psychology graduates carry a median of $22,241 in student loans. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from Missouri Southern State University generally make around $39,434. Set against $22,241 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in clinical psychology will find it at University Of Northern Iowa, which ranked #2. University Of Northern Iowa is a large public school located in the city of Cedar Falls. Students from in state pay about $9,936 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,712. Students borrow a median of $22,635 to complete the clinical psychology program here. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from University Of Northern Iowa generally make around $46,054. Set against $22,635 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in clinical psychology will find it at Wichita State University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,684, compared with $19,869 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for clinical psychology graduates is $24,262. Clinical Psychology graduates of Wichita State University earn a median of $49,278 early in their careers. Set against $24,262 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Missouri State University Springfield earned it the #4 place for clinical psychology. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,502, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. Students borrow a median of $24,408 to complete the clinical psychology program here. Early-career clinical psychology graduates make about $46,503. Set against $24,408 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Emporia State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value clinical psychology schools. Located in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,106, with out-of-state students paying around $15,419. Clinical Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,131 in student loans. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from Emporia State University generally make around $42,412. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Emporia State University admits about 98% of applicants.
Capella University landed the #6 spot for clinical psychology value this year. Capella University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,400. Students borrow a median of $35,998 to complete the clinical psychology program here. Early-career clinical psychology graduates make about $57,897. Set against $35,998 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of North Dakota placed #7 among the best values for clinical psychology. Located in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,951, compared with $15,570 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,110 to complete the clinical psychology program here. Clinical Psychology graduates of University Of North Dakota earn a median of $71,018 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,110 median debt. University Of North Dakota admits about 77% of applicants.
Minnesota State University Mankato earned the #8 position for value in clinical psychology this year. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. Students from in state pay about $9,572 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Students borrow a median of $25,260 to complete the clinical psychology program here. Clinical Psychology graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of $73,323 early in their careers. Set against $25,260 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Evangel University placed #9 among the best values for clinical psychology. Located in the city of Springfield, Evangel University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,548. Clinical Psychology graduates carry a median of $24,876 in student loans. Early-career clinical psychology graduates make about $50,113. Set against $24,876 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Augsburg College came in at #10 for value in clinical psychology this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Augsburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,452. Clinical Psychology graduates carry a median of $29,625 in student loans. Clinical Psychology graduates of Augsburg College earn a median of $31,211 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,625 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Saint Louis University Main Campus placed #11 among the best values for clinical psychology. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $55,760. Students borrow a median of $26,586 to complete the clinical psychology program here. Early-career clinical psychology graduates make about $62,182. Set against $26,586 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Saint Louis University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.
Walden University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value clinical psychology schools. Walden University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,067. Clinical Psychology graduates carry a median of $55,500 in student loans. Early-career clinical psychology graduates make about $51,716. That is a strong return on a $55,500 median debt.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 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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