by our College Data Analytics Team
[Applied Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/applied-psychology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong applied psychology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for applied psychology students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the applied psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Colorado State University Global Campus earned the #1 spot for value among applied psychology schools in Colorado. Set in the city of Denver, Colorado State University Global Campus is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,000. Applied Psychology graduates carry a median of $31,361 in student loans. Early-career applied psychology graduates make about $68,936. That is a strong return on a $31,361 median debt. The acceptance rate is 98%.
Students looking for strong value in applied psychology will find it at University Of Northern Colorado, which ranked #2. University Of Northern Colorado is a large public school located in the city of Greeley. In-state tuition and fees average $11,901, compared with $26,979 for out-of-state students. Applied Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,974 in student loans. Applied Psychology graduates of University Of Northern Colorado earn a median of $57,034 early in their careers. Set against $23,974 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Regis University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in applied psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. Regis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,140. Students borrow a median of $31,773 to complete the applied psychology program here. Applied Psychology graduates of Regis University earn a median of $49,365 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,773 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Students looking for strong value in applied psychology will find it at Colorado Christian University, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Lakewood, Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $28,846 in tuition and fees. Applied Psychology graduates carry a median of $36,092 in student loans. Applied Psychology graduates of Colorado Christian University earn a median of $44,948 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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