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2026 Best Value Forensic Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region

[Forensic Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/forensic-psychology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong forensic psychology education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value forensic psychology schools.

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• Best Value Forensic Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region

2026 Best Value Forensic Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in forensic psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Forensic Psychology Schools

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National Louis University
Chicago, IL

$13,245 In-State Tuition & Fees

$29,242 Avg Student Debt

$45,799 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked National Louis University the best value for a degree in forensic psychology in the Great Lakes Region. Set in the city of Chicago, National Louis University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,245. Forensic Psychology graduates carry a median of $29,242 in student loans. Forensic Psychology graduates of National Louis University earn a median of $53,733 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

$34,790 In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,000 Avg Student Debt

$35,942 Median Earnings (10yr)

Tiffin University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value forensic psychology schools. Located in the town of Tiffin, Tiffin University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,790. Forensic Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Forensic Psychology graduates of Tiffin University earn a median of $40,807 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.