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2027 Best Value School Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania

9 Colleges in the United States
$27,756 Avg Student Debt
$59,574 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value School Psychology Badge [School Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/school-psychology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for school psychology students.

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2027 Best Value School Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania

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

Best Value School Psychology Schools

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Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus earned the #1 spot for value among school psychology schools in Pennsylvania. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Indiana. Students from in state pay about $11,380 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,297 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,513 to complete the school psychology program here. School Psychology graduates of Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn a median of $68,244 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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Pennsylvania Western University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value school psychology schools. Set in the town of California, Pennsylvania Western University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,436, while out-of-state students pay about $16,054. Typical student debt for school psychology graduates is $28,263. School Psychology graduates of Pennsylvania Western University earn a median of $52,204 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in school psychology will find it at Millersville University Of Pennsylvania, which ranked #3. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Millersville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,128, with out-of-state students paying around $22,952. School Psychology graduates carry a median of $26,486 in student loans. School Psychology graduates of Millersville University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $47,049 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,486 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Marywood University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value school psychology schools. Marywood University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Scranton. Students from in state pay about $41,420 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,744 to complete the school psychology program here. Soon after graduation, school psychology degree recipients from Marywood University generally make around $45,851. That is a strong return on a $27,744 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

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Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA

A rank of #5 makes Eastern University one of the best values for school psychology. Located in the suburb of Saint Davids, Eastern University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,400. School Psychology graduates carry a median of $28,584 in student loans. Soon after graduation, school psychology degree recipients from Eastern University generally make around $44,946. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Chestnut Hill College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value school psychology schools. Chestnut Hill College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,870. Students borrow a median of $30,824 to complete the school psychology program here. School Psychology graduates of Chestnut Hill College earn a median of $49,828 early in their careers. Set against $30,824 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University came in at #7 for value in school psychology this year. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Typical student debt for school psychology graduates is $26,259. School Psychology graduates of Temple University earn a median of $55,074 early in their careers. Set against $26,259 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value school psychology schools. Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. In-state tuition and fees average $48,986. School Psychology graduates carry a median of $26,297 in student loans. Soon after graduation, school psychology degree recipients from Duquesne University generally make around $60,899. That is a strong return on a $26,297 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value school psychology schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,412. Students borrow a median of $28,838 to complete the school psychology program here. Early-career school psychology graduates make about $51,315. That is a strong return on a $28,838 median debt. Drexel University admits about 79% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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