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2026 Best Value Other Psychology & Counseling Bachelor’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
$27,453 Avg Student Debt
$58,262 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Psychology & Counseling Bachelor's Degree Badge [Other Psychology & Counseling](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/other-psychology-and-counseling/) 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 59 schools to find the best return on investment for other psychology & counseling students.

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2026 Best Value Other Psychology & Counseling Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Other Psychology & Counseling Schools

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Leading the list is Indiana University Bloomington, our #1 best value for other psychology & counseling in the United States. Located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,144, compared with $41,891 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,542 to complete the other psychology & counseling program here. Early-career other psychology & counseling graduates make about $69,444. Set against $20,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ball State University earned it the #2 place for other psychology & counseling. Set in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,082, compared with $29,630 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,075 to complete the other psychology & counseling program here. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates of Ball State University earn a median of $64,930 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ball State University admits about 86% of applicants.

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Mississippi State University
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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mississippi State University earned it the #3 place for other psychology & counseling. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,202, compared with $27,637 for out-of-state students. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other psychology & counseling degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $47,383. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in other psychology & counseling will find it at Grace College And Theological Seminary, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Winona Lake, Grace College And Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $29,645 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the other psychology & counseling program here. Soon after graduation, other psychology & counseling degree recipients from Grace College And Theological Seminary generally make around $42,188. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Grace College And Theological Seminary admits about 82% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes Azusa Pacific University College one of the best values for other psychology & counseling. Located in the suburb of San Dimas, Azusa Pacific University College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $12,360 in tuition and fees. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates carry a median of $46,561 in student loans. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates of Azusa Pacific University College earn a median of $41,803 early in their careers.

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Saint Marys College Of California placed #6 among the best values for other psychology & counseling. Located in the suburb of Moraga, Saint Marys College Of California is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $57,803. Typical student debt for other psychology & counseling graduates is $25,041. Other Psychology & Counseling graduates of Saint Marys College Of California earn a median of $59,760 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

Other Other Psychology & Counseling Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 59 schools evaluated.

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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