by our College Data Analytics Team
[Clinical Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/clinical-psychology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value clinical psychology schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in clinical psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Capella University, our #1 best value for clinical psychology in Minnesota. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a very large private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for clinical psychology graduates is $35,998. Clinical Psychology graduates of Capella University earn a median of $57,897 early in their careers. Set against $35,998 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Minnesota State University Mankato one of the best values for clinical psychology. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Clinical Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,260 in student loans. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $73,323. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Augsburg College earned it the #3 place for clinical psychology. Augsburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,452. Clinical Psychology graduates carry a median of $29,625 in student loans. Early-career clinical psychology graduates make about $31,211. Set against $29,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Augsburg College admits about 82% of applicants.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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