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2026 Best Value Community Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools

5 Colleges in the United States
$25,008 Avg Student Debt
$54,100 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Community Psychology Bachelor's Degree Badge [Community Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/community-psychology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong community psychology education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 47 schools to find the best return on investment for community psychology students.

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2026 Best Value Community Psychology Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Community Psychology Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Washington Bothell Campus, our #1 best value for community psychology in the United States. Located in the suburb of Bothell, University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $12,919 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $43,155. Students borrow a median of $14,259 to complete the community psychology program here. Soon after graduation, community psychology degree recipients from University Of Washington Bothell Campus generally make around $33,192. Set against $14,259 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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Arizona State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value community psychology schools. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Community Psychology graduates carry a median of $21,842 in student loans. Soon after graduation, community psychology degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $55,876. Set against $21,842 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes Clayton State University one of the best values for community psychology. Set in the suburb of Morrow, Clayton State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,180, compared with $16,532 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for community psychology graduates is $35,448. Soon after graduation, community psychology degree recipients from Clayton State University generally make around $27,532. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Saint Cloud State University earned it the #4 place for community psychology. Set in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,245. Students borrow a median of $24,948 to complete the community psychology program here. Soon after graduation, community psychology degree recipients from Saint Cloud State University generally make around $42,406. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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Rogers State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in community psychology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Claremore, Rogers State University is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,750, while out-of-state students pay about $16,410. Typical student debt for community psychology graduates is $22,936. Community Psychology graduates of Rogers State University earn a median of $45,644 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,936 median debt.

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Montana State University Billings ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value community psychology schools. Set in the city of Billings, Montana State University Billings is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,280, while out-of-state students pay about $22,897. Community Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,465 in student loans. Community Psychology graduates of Montana State University Billings earn a median of $48,764 early in their careers. Set against $25,465 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Gardner Webb University came in at #7 for value in community psychology this year. Set in the rural area of Boiling Springs, Gardner Webb University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $34,750. Students borrow a median of $29,166 to complete the community psychology program here. Soon after graduation, community psychology degree recipients from Gardner Webb University generally make around $34,491. Set against $29,166 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University earned the #8 position for value in community psychology this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,256. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the community psychology program here. Early-career community psychology graduates make about $38,404. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Lesley University admits about 97% of applicants.

Other Community Psychology Degree Levels

Explore the best-value community psychology schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Community Psychology
Associate's Degrees in Community Psychology
Master's Degrees in Community Psychology
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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 · 47 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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