2027 Best Value Other Psychology & Counseling Schools
[Other Psychology & Counseling](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/other-psychology-and-counseling/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other psychology & counseling education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 37 schools to find the best return on investment for other psychology & counseling students.
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Finding the Best Value Other Psychology & Counseling School for You
The right other psychology & counseling school can pay off for years to come. That is why we developed our Best Value Other Psychology & Counseling Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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2027 Best Value Other Psychology & Counseling Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other psychology & counseling, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Other Psychology & Counseling Schools
University Of The Cumberlands earned the #1 spot for value among other psychology & counseling schools in the United States. University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamsburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,875. Typical student debt for other psychology & counseling graduates is $22,868. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates of University Of The Cumberlands earn a median of $44,898 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Indiana University Bloomington is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other psychology & counseling, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,144, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. Students borrow a median of $20,542 to complete the other psychology & counseling program here. Soon after graduation, other psychology & counseling degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $69,444. Set against $20,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other psychology & counseling, landing the #3 spot this year. Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Weatherford. In-state tuition and fees average $8,469, compared with $8,499 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other psychology & counseling graduates is $20,795. Soon after graduation, other psychology & counseling degree recipients from Southwestern Oklahoma State University generally make around $53,204. Set against $20,795 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ball State University earned it the #4 place for other psychology & counseling. Ball State University is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,082, with out-of-state students paying around $29,630. Typical student debt for other psychology & counseling graduates is $27,075. Early-career other psychology & counseling graduates make about $64,930. That is a strong return on a $27,075 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Somerset Christian College earned it the #5 place for other psychology & counseling. Located in the city of Newark, Somerset Christian College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,900. Students borrow a median of $24,991 to complete the other psychology & counseling program here. Soon after graduation, other psychology & counseling degree recipients from Somerset Christian College generally make around $45,662. Set against $24,991 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Western Connecticut State University placed #6 among the best values for other psychology & counseling. Set in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,401, with out-of-state students paying around $16,901. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates carry a median of $25,332 in student loans. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates of Western Connecticut State University earn a median of $59,556 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,332 median debt. Western Connecticut State University admits about 87% of applicants.
Mississippi State University landed the #7 spot for other psychology & counseling value this year. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,202, with out-of-state students paying around $27,637. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $47,383 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Mississippi State University admits about 78% of applicants.
Norfolk State University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value other psychology & counseling schools. Set in the city of Norfolk, Norfolk State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,180, compared with $21,682 for out-of-state students. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates of Norfolk State University earn a median of $54,971 early in their careers. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value other psychology & counseling schools. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Juan. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,780. Students borrow a median of $13,190 to complete the other psychology & counseling program here. Early-career other psychology & counseling graduates make about $25,967. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 70%.
University Of Massachusetts Boston placed #10 among the best values for other psychology & counseling. Set in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,898 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,115 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other psychology & counseling graduates is $26,236. Soon after graduation, other psychology & counseling degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Boston generally make around $52,885. Set against $26,236 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German earned the #11 position for value in other psychology & counseling this year. Set in the suburb of San German, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,780. Students borrow a median of $11,821 to complete the other psychology & counseling program here. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates of Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German earn a median of $17,234 early in their careers. Set against $11,821 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
Trevecca Nazarene University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value other psychology & counseling schools. Located in the city of Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,300. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates carry a median of $24,962 in student loans. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates of Trevecca Nazarene University earn a median of $41,545 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,962 median debt. The acceptance rate is 69%.
Saint Josephs College New York ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value other psychology & counseling schools. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Saint Josephs College New York is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,550. Students borrow a median of $25,485 to complete the other psychology & counseling program here. Soon after graduation, other psychology & counseling degree recipients from Saint Josephs College New York generally make around $49,214. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Judson University came in at #14 for value in other psychology & counseling this year. Judson University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Elgin. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,297. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates carry a median of $27,685 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other psychology & counseling degree recipients from Judson University generally make around $45,486. Set against $27,685 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 48% of applicants are accepted.
Valparaiso University came in at #15 for value in other psychology & counseling this year. Set in the suburb of Valparaiso, Valparaiso University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $48,450 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,724 to complete the other psychology & counseling program here. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates of Valparaiso University earn a median of $47,384 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,724 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Grace College And Theological Seminary placed #16 among the best values for other psychology & counseling. Located in the town of Winona Lake, Grace College And Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,645. Typical student debt for other psychology & counseling graduates is $19,500. Early-career other psychology & counseling graduates make about $42,188. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Brenau University came in at #17 for value in other psychology & counseling this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, Brenau University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $33,757. Students borrow a median of $36,299 to complete the other psychology & counseling program here. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates of Brenau University earn a median of $59,258 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $36,299 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
James Madison University landed the #18 spot for other psychology & counseling value this year. James Madison University is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,966, while out-of-state students pay about $31,312. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates carry a median of $21,218 in student loans. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates of James Madison University earn a median of $52,997 early in their careers. Set against $21,218 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Southern Connecticut State University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value other psychology & counseling schools. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,442, with out-of-state students paying around $16,942. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates carry a median of $24,660 in student loans. Early-career other psychology & counseling graduates make about $59,067. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southern Connecticut State University admits about 92% of applicants.
Upper Iowa University placed #20 among the best values for other psychology & counseling. Upper Iowa University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Fayette. Students from in state pay about $19,475 in tuition and fees. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates carry a median of $34,059 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other psychology & counseling degree recipients from Upper Iowa University generally make around $48,612. That is a strong return on a $34,059 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Rider University earned the #21 position for value in other psychology & counseling this year. Rider University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,120. Typical student debt for other psychology & counseling graduates is $26,241. Soon after graduation, other psychology & counseling degree recipients from Rider University generally make around $55,303. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
Ashland University earned the #22 position for value in other psychology & counseling this year. Set in the town of Ashland, Ashland University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $31,210. Students borrow a median of $24,536 to complete the other psychology & counseling program here. Soon after graduation, other psychology & counseling degree recipients from Ashland University generally make around $45,224. That is a strong return on a $24,536 median debt. Ashland University admits about 76% of applicants.
Azusa Pacific University College landed the #23 spot for other psychology & counseling value this year. Azusa Pacific University College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of San Dimas. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,360. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates carry a median of $46,561 in student loans. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates of Azusa Pacific University College earn a median of $49,910 early in their careers.
Eastern University earned the #24 position for value in other psychology & counseling this year. Eastern University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Davids. Students from in state pay about $38,400 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,584 to complete the other psychology & counseling program here. Soon after graduation, other psychology & counseling degree recipients from Eastern University generally make around $44,946. That is a strong return on a $28,584 median debt. Eastern University admits about 91% of applicants.
Gwynedd Mercy College placed #25 among the best values for other psychology & counseling. Located in the suburb of Gwynedd Valley, Gwynedd Mercy College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,838. Students borrow a median of $29,764 to complete the other psychology & counseling program here. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates of Gwynedd Mercy College earn a median of $65,243 early in their careers. Set against $29,764 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Rest of the Top 37 Best Value Other Psychology & Counseling Schools
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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 · 37 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 37 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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