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2026 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools in North Carolina

1 Colleges in the United States
$29,938 Avg Student Debt
$45,790 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Applied Psychology Badge [Applied Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/applied-psychology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for applied psychology students.

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2026 Best Value Applied Psychology Schools in North Carolina

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

Best Value Applied Psychology Schools

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Our analysis ranked North Carolina A And T State University the best value for a degree in applied psychology in North Carolina. North Carolina A And T State University is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,813, compared with $20,673 for out-of-state students. Applied Psychology graduates carry a median of $29,078 in student loans. Applied Psychology graduates of North Carolina A And T State University earn a median of $50,715 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,078 median debt. North Carolina A And T State University admits about 50% of applicants.

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Mount Olive College crest
Mount Olive College
Mount Olive, NC

Mount Olive College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in applied psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Mount Olive, Mount Olive College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $27,366 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $30,798 to complete the applied psychology program here. Applied Psychology graduates of Mount Olive College earn a median of $45,131 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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