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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology (Income $0-$30k) in the Plains States Region

13 Ranked Colleges
281 Degrees Awarded
$19,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology is the 37th most popular major in the country with 31,746 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $45,872 and had an average of $65,193 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 3,588 clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $47,634 and $43,034 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 281 clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,701 and $106,703 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in clinical, counseling and applied psychology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent clinical, counseling and applied psychology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the clinical, counseling and applied psychology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology (Income $0-$30k) in the Plains States Region

#1

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #1 spot on the list. UMN Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 16 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UMN Twin Cities Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Report

#2

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Dakota. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, this fairly large public school awarded 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s clinical psychology students in 2019-2020.

UND not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UND are $18,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Iowa. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Iowa City, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree clinical psychology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Iowa has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UNL is a public institution located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree clinical psychology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNL has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNL Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Report

#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Minnesota State University - Mankato is a public institution located in Mankato, Minnesota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Minnesota State Mankato also made our “Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State Mankato are $8,788, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Minnesota State University - Mankato Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Report

#6

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

SLU also took the #2 spot in our “Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Louis University are $22,074.

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#7

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

Wichita State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Wichita, Kansas, this fairly large public school handed out 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s clinical psychology students in 2019-2020.

WSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at WSU are $15,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Kansas City came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, this fairly large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s clinical psychology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMKC, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMKC are $26,699, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UMKC Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Report

#9

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Capella University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. Capella University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 119 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Capella University, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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With a ranking of #10, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is a medium-sized school located in Winona, Minnesota that handed out 12 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

SMU MN not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SMU MN are $10,260, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Kansas is a large public school situated in Lawrence, Kansas. It awarded 19 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at KU, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota
#11 in overall quality

University of South Dakota did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. USD is located in Vermillion, South Dakota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree clinical psychology students whose families make $0-$30k list, USD has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Dakota are $12,637, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#7 in overall quality

University of St Thomas Minnesota did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UST MN also took the #7 spot in our “Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UST MN are $24,814, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of St Thomas Minnesota Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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