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2026 Best Value Health/Medical Psychology Master’s Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
$29,568 Avg Student Debt
$59,975 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Health/Medical Psychology Master's Degree Badge [Health/Medical Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/health-medical-psychology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 32 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for health/medical psychology students.

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2026 Best Value Health/Medical Psychology Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Health/Medical Psychology Schools

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Leading the list is Northern Kentucky University, our #1 best value for health/medical psychology in the United States. Set in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,088, while out-of-state students pay about $21,912. Typical student debt for health/medical psychology graduates is $25,572. Soon after graduation, health/medical psychology degree recipients from Northern Kentucky University generally make around $57,094. Set against $25,572 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northern Kentucky University admits about 68% of applicants.

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Eastern Washington University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health/medical psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,586, compared with $26,583 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health/medical psychology graduates is $21,754. Soon after graduation, health/medical psychology degree recipients from Eastern Washington University generally make around $70,143. That is a strong return on a $21,754 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in health/medical psychology will find it at Carlos Albizu University San Juan, which ranked #3. Located in the city of San Juan, Carlos Albizu University San Juan is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,120. Soon after graduation, health/medical psychology degree recipients from Carlos Albizu University San Juan generally make around $50,549. The acceptance rate is 100%.

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A rank of #4 makes North Carolina A And T State University one of the best values for health/medical psychology. North Carolina A And T State University is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro. Students from in state pay about $6,813 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,673. Health/medical Psychology graduates carry a median of $29,078 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health/medical psychology degree recipients from North Carolina A And T State University generally make around $50,715. 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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Francis Marion University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health/medical psychology, landing the #5 spot this year. Francis Marion University is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Florence. In-state tuition and fees average $11,170, compared with $21,544 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $30,577 to complete the health/medical psychology program here. Soon after graduation, health/medical psychology degree recipients from Francis Marion University generally make around $41,456. That is a strong return on a $30,577 median debt. Francis Marion University admits about 86% of applicants.

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University Of Arizona landed the #6 spot for health/medical psychology value this year. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Typical student debt for health/medical psychology graduates is $21,861. Soon after graduation, health/medical psychology degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $50,834. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Capella University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value health/medical psychology schools. Capella University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,400. Health/medical Psychology graduates carry a median of $35,998 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health/medical psychology degree recipients from Capella University generally make around $72,053. Set against $35,998 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Texas A And M University College Station landed the #8 spot for health/medical psychology value this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Typical student debt for health/medical psychology graduates is $20,031. Health/medical Psychology graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $60,503 early in their careers. Set against $20,031 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.

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University At Buffalo placed #9 among the best values for health/medical psychology. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,936, compared with $31,536 for out-of-state students. Health/medical Psychology graduates carry a median of $22,232 in student loans. Early-career health/medical psychology graduates make about $53,514. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University At Buffalo admits about 74% of applicants.

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University Of Colorado Denver placed #10 among the best values for health/medical psychology. University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public school located in the city of Denver. In-state tuition and fees average $10,383, compared with $29,391 for out-of-state students. Health/medical Psychology graduates carry a median of $26,582 in student loans. Health/medical Psychology graduates of University Of Colorado Denver earn a median of $56,195 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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University Of Connecticut ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value health/medical psychology schools. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Health/medical Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,637 in student loans. Health/medical Psychology graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $55,022 early in their careers. Set against $23,637 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.

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Albright College
Reading, PA

Albright College earned the #12 position for value in health/medical psychology this year. Located in the city of Reading, Albright College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,082. Health/medical Psychology graduates carry a median of $39,762 in student loans. Early-career health/medical psychology graduates make about $48,838. Set against $39,762 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Albright College admits about 76% of applicants.

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Thomas Jefferson University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best value health/medical psychology schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,355. Health/medical Psychology graduates carry a median of $47,976 in student loans. Health/medical Psychology graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $49,692 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $47,976 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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Northcentral University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best value health/medical psychology schools. Set in the city of San Diego, Northcentral University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,594. Students borrow a median of $42,500 to complete the health/medical psychology program here. Early-career health/medical psychology graduates make about $45,417. Set against $42,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best value health/medical psychology schools. Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,260. Health/medical Psychology graduates carry a median of $26,426 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health/medical psychology degree recipients from Saint Josephs University generally make around $65,421. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Salve Regina University came in at #16 for value in health/medical psychology this year. Salve Regina University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Newport. In-state tuition and fees average $50,100. Health/medical Psychology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health/medical psychology degree recipients from Salve Regina University generally make around $59,920. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%.

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The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles placed #17 among the best values for health/medical psychology. Located in the city of Los Angeles, The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $21,780 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $32,107 to complete the health/medical psychology program here. Health/medical Psychology graduates of The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles earn a median of $66,047 early in their careers. Set against $32,107 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 46% of applicants are accepted.

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The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc placed #18 among the best values for health/medical psychology. The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Early-career health/medical psychology graduates make about $76,934.

Other Health/Medical Psychology Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare best-value Health/Medical Psychology rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Health/Medical Psychology
Associate's Degrees in Health/Medical 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 · 32 schools evaluated.

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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