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2027 Best Value Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Schools in Maryland

7 Colleges in the United States
$29,144 Avg Student Debt
$64,759 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Badge [Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong clinical, counseling & applied psychology education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for clinical, counseling & applied psychology students.

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2027 Best Value Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Schools in Maryland

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Baltimore, our #1 best value for clinical, counseling & applied psychology in Maryland. Set in the city of Baltimore, University Of Baltimore is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,992 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $23,984. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates carry a median of $29,681 in student loans. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of University Of Baltimore earn a median of $56,837 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 79%.

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Towson University is a very large public school located in the city of Towson. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,728, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates carry a median of $21,241 in student loans. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of Towson University earn a median of $50,370 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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A rank of #3 makes Washington Adventist University one of the best values for clinical, counseling & applied psychology. Set in the suburb of Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,604. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates carry a median of $47,033 in student loans. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Washington Adventist University generally make around $85,352. That is a strong return on a $47,033 median debt. Washington Adventist University admits about 46% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in clinical, counseling & applied psychology will find it at Bowie State University, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,218 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,938. Typical student debt for clinical, counseling & applied psychology graduates is $28,474. Early-career clinical, counseling & applied psychology graduates make about $47,668. That is a strong return on a $28,474 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Mount St Marys University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Emmitsburg, Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $48,630. Students borrow a median of $23,539 to complete the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program here. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Mount St Marys University generally make around $50,657. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD

Stevenson University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Stevenson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Owings Mills. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,560. Typical student debt for clinical, counseling & applied psychology graduates is $27,042. Early-career clinical, counseling & applied psychology graduates make about $50,346. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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Loyola University Baltimore landed the #7 spot for clinical, counseling & applied psychology value this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $57,150. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Loyola University Baltimore generally make around $47,854. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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