[Community Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/community-psychology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong community psychology education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value community psychology schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the community psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Clayton State University earned the #1 spot for value among community psychology schools in the Southeast Region. Clayton State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Morrow. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,180, compared with $16,532 for out-of-state students. Community Psychology graduates carry a median of $35,448 in student loans. Early-career community psychology graduates make about $27,532. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.
University Of South Carolina Aiken came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value community psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Aiken, University Of South Carolina Aiken is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,760, compared with $21,218 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for community psychology graduates is $27,011. Early-career community psychology graduates make about $42,220. Set against $27,011 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Louisiana Tech University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in community psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,125, with out-of-state students paying around $16,866. Community Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,846 in student loans. Community Psychology graduates of Louisiana Tech University earn a median of $49,261 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Vanderbilt University earned it the #4 place for community psychology. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,498 in tuition and fees. Community Psychology graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans. Soon after graduation, community psychology degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $77,997. Set against $13,975 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in community psychology will find it at Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University, which ranked #5. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,785, with out-of-state students paying around $17,725. Students borrow a median of $26,824 to complete the community psychology program here. Community Psychology graduates of Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University earn a median of $22,888 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,824 median debt. Roughly 21% of applicants are accepted.
Gardner Webb University came in at #6 for value in community psychology this year. Gardner Webb University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Boiling Springs. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,750. Students borrow a median of $29,166 to complete the community psychology program here. Community Psychology graduates of Gardner Webb University earn a median of $34,491 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Clemson University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value community psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,783 to complete the community psychology program here. Soon after graduation, community psychology degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $53,834. Set against $23,783 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Clemson University admits about 38% of applicants.
University Of Miami ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value community psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $62,616 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete the community psychology program here. Early-career community psychology graduates make about $50,213. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 19%.
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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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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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