[Community Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/community-psychology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for community psychology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in community psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in community psychology, no school beat Wichita State University this year. Wichita State University is a large public school located in the city of Wichita. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,684, while out-of-state students pay about $19,869. Typical student debt for community psychology graduates is $24,262. Community Psychology graduates of Wichita State University earn a median of $49,278 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Students looking for strong value in community psychology will find it at Saint Cloud State University, which ranked #2. Saint Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. Students from in state pay about $10,245 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for community psychology graduates is $24,948. Community Psychology graduates of Saint Cloud State University earn a median of $50,147 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,948 median debt. Saint Cloud State University admits about 95% of applicants.
Avila University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value community psychology schools. Set in the city of Kansas City, Avila University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $40,200 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $29,750 to complete the community psychology program here. Community Psychology graduates of Avila University earn a median of $51,234 early in their careers. Set against $29,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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