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2026 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools in Michigan

2 Colleges in the United States
$28,173 Avg Student Debt
$58,065 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Clinical Psychology Badge [Clinical Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/clinical-psychology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong clinical psychology education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for clinical psychology students.

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2026 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools in Michigan

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

Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University earned the #1 spot for value among clinical psychology schools in Michigan. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Students borrow a median of $27,857 to complete the clinical psychology program here. Clinical Psychology graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of $50,688 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,857 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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University Of Detroit Mercy is a great value for students pursuing a degree in clinical psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Detroit. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,946. Typical student debt for clinical psychology graduates is $29,053. Early-career clinical psychology graduates make about $54,597. Set against $29,053 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Detroit Mercy admits about 75% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Eastern Michigan University earned it the #3 place for clinical psychology. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,990. Students borrow a median of $28,781 to complete the clinical psychology program here. Clinical Psychology graduates of Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $48,912 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,781 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Western Michigan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in clinical psychology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,987, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. Clinical Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Clinical Psychology graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of $57,368 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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