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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology (Income $48-$75k) 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 $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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.

This year’s “Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in clinical, counseling and applied psychology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality clinical, counseling and applied psychology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the clinical, counseling and applied psychology program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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 $48-$75k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology (Income $48-$75k) in the Plains States Region

#1

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large public school awarded 16 degrees to qualified doctorate’s clinical psychology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree clinical psychology students whose families make $48-$75k list, UMN Twin Cities has also earned the #5 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 UMN Twin Cities are $28,845.

Full UMN Twin Cities Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Report

#2

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Dakota landed the #2 spot on the list. University of North Dakota is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It awarded 7 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree clinical psychology students whose families make $48-$75k list, UND has also earned the #3 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 University of North Dakota are $18,326.

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#3

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Capella University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large private for-profit school handed out 119 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s clinical psychology students in 2019-2020.

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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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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 $48-$75k list. University of Nebraska - Lincoln 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 $48-$75k 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513.

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#5

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Iowa. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees to qualified students.

Iowa also took the #1 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 Iowa are $27,613.

Full University of Iowa Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Report

#9 in overall quality

Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Minnesota State 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.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree clinical psychology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Minnesota State Mankato has also earned the #9 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 Minnesota State Mankato are $8,788.

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#7

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. Saint Louis University is a fairly large school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 13 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SLU, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SLU are $22,074, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

Wichita State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Wichita, Kansas, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

WSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WSU are $15,112.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, this fairly large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s clinical psychology students in 2019-2020.

UMKC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Kansas City are $26,699.

Read more about Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology at UMKC

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Winona, Minnesota, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s clinical psychology students in 2019-2020.

SMU MN also took the #9 spot in our “Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SMU MN are $10,260, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full SMU MN Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Report

#11

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. University of Kansas is a public institution located in Lawrence, Kansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007.

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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 $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. Vermillion, South Dakota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USD, the school also landed the #11 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 University of South Dakota are $12,637.

Full University of South Dakota Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Report

#13

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#7 in overall quality

University of St Thomas Minnesota ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UST MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 9 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UST MN, the school also landed the #7 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 University of St Thomas Minnesota are $24,814.

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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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