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2027 Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Schools in the The Plains States Region

46 Colleges in the United States
4,288 Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Degrees Awarded
$53,379 Avg Early-Career Salary

Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 46 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools.

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Best Schools for Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology in the The Plains States Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology

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University Of Missouri Columbia is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Missouri Columbia awarded about 84 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $53,134 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,818 to complete this degree. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for University Of Missouri Columbia

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 73 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $51,090 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,577. Read more about the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 77% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 95 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota generally make around $70,330. Typical student debt for the program is $23,923. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Students looking for a strong clinical, counseling & applied psychology program will find one at Missouri University Of Science And Technology, which ranked #4. Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Rolla. About 64% of students finish within six years. Missouri University Of Science And Technology awarded about 18 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of Missouri University Of Science And Technology earn a median of $74,532 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,187. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from Missouri University Of Science And Technology

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology, ranking #5. Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bellevue. About 33% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 36 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Bellevue University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Bellevue University generally make around $61,548. Typical student debt for the program is $24,846. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Bellevue University

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Morningside College
Sioux City, IA

Morningside College placed #6 among the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Set in the city of Sioux City, Morningside College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. Morningside College awarded about 10 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $54,988 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,281 to complete this degree. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Morningside College

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned the #7 position for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public school located in the city of Lincoln. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates 67% of students within six years. University Of Nebraska Lincoln awarded about 24 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $79,011 in their early career. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates carry a median of $22,386 in student loans. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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Missouri State University Springfield earned the #8 position for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield. Missouri State University Springfield graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 39 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from Missouri State University Springfield earn around $46,503 in the first couple years of their career. Missouri State University Springfield graduates carry a median of $24,408 in student loans. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Missouri State University Springfield

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Saint Marys University Of Minnesota came in at #9 for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Located in the town of Winona, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 162 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Saint Marys University Of Minnesota in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from Saint Marys University Of Minnesota earn around $67,111 in the first couple years of their career. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota graduates carry a median of $27,081 in student loans. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from Saint Marys University Of Minnesota

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Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 23 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $73,323 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,260. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Minnesota State University Mankato

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $48,906 in their early career. University Of Nebraska At Omaha graduates carry a median of $21,783 in student loans. Read more about the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program at University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. About 69% of students finish within six years. University Of Kansas awarded about 49 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $79,622. University Of Kansas graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. Read more about the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program at University Of Kansas

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Loras College
Dubuque, IA

Loras College earned the #13 position for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Set in the city of Dubuque, Loras College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 14 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Loras College in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from Loras College earn around $43,117 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,528 to complete this degree. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Loras College

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Saint Ambrose University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Located in the city of Davenport, Saint Ambrose University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 61% of students finish within six years. Saint Ambrose University awarded about 15 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of Saint Ambrose University earn a median of $57,252 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,528. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Saint Ambrose University

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University Of North Dakota came in at #15 for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Set in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a large public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 83 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at University Of North Dakota in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from University Of North Dakota generally make around $71,018. Typical student debt for the program is $25,110. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for University Of North Dakota

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Saint Cloud State University earned the #16 position for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. This large public university is located in the city of Saint Cloud. Saint Cloud State University graduates 39% of students within six years. There were roughly 54 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Saint Cloud State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from Saint Cloud State University earn around $50,147 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,948 to complete this degree. Read more about the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program at Saint Cloud State University

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis earned the #17 position for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. Maryville University Of Saint Louis graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 32 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Maryville University Of Saint Louis in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Maryville University Of Saint Louis generally make around $67,909. Typical student debt for the program is $24,499. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Maryville University Of Saint Louis

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Southeast Missouri State University earned the #18 position for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Southeast Missouri State University is a large public school located in the city of Cape Girardeau. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 30 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Missouri State University in the most recent data year. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $57,595 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,289. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Southeast Missouri State University

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University Of Northern Iowa came in at #19 for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $46,054 in their early career. University Of Northern Iowa graduates carry a median of $22,635 in student loans. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for University Of Northern Iowa

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Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences placed #20 among the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Kansas City. Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences awarded about 28 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $48,286 in their early career. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences

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University Of Missouri St Louis landed the #21 spot for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public university. University Of Missouri St Louis graduates 57% of students within six years. University Of Missouri St Louis awarded about 47 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of University Of Missouri St Louis earn a median of $56,723 early in their careers. University Of Missouri St Louis graduates carry a median of $25,943 in student loans. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for University Of Missouri St Louis

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Missouri Southern State University earned the #22 position for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Joplin. About 40% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 28 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Missouri Southern State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from Missouri Southern State University earn around $39,434 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,241 to complete this degree. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Missouri Southern State University

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Saint Louis University Main Campus earned the #23 position for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 25 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Saint Louis University Main Campus generally make around $62,182. Students borrow a median of $26,586 to complete this degree. Read more about the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program at Saint Louis University Main Campus

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South Dakota State University earned the #24 position for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. South Dakota State University awarded about 58 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from South Dakota State University earn around $45,975 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,989. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for South Dakota State University

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Chadron State College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Chadron. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Chadron State College in the most recent data year. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of Chadron State College earn a median of $47,254 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,912 to complete this degree. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Chadron State College

Rest of the Top 46 Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Schools

These schools also placed among the best for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year:

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Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN
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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
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Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
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Ottawa University Online
Overland Park, KS
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Avila University
Kansas City, MO
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University Of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS
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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO
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Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN
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Evangel University
Springfield, MO
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 46 schools evaluated.

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