2026 Best Value Student Counseling Certificate Degree Schools

#2

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Campbellsville University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit school based in Campbellsville, KY. Students from in state pay about $27,998 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $24,148 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,583. Set against $24,148 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Campbellsville University admits about 80% of applicants. More on Campbellsville University

#3

Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington, IN

You'll get strong value at Indiana University Bloomington, which ranked #3 this year. Set in Bloomington, IN, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. Typical Student Counseling student debt is $20,542. Indiana University Bloomington alumni report median earnings of $63,742 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Indiana University Bloomington report

#3

Houston Baptist University

A rank of #3 makes Houston Baptist University one of the best values in the United States. More on Houston Baptist University

#4

Capital University

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Capital University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Get the full Capital University report

#5

Cleveland State University

Out of the 493 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Cleveland State University landed the #5 spot. More on Cleveland State University

#6

Lynchburg College

Lynchburg College placed #6 among the best-value Student Counseling schools in the United States. More on Lynchburg College

#7

Missouri Baptist University

Missouri Baptist University landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Missouri Baptist University

#8

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Read more about Pittsburg State University

#9

Texas A And M University Commerce

Texas A And M University Commerce ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Student Counseling schools. Read the full report on Texas A And M University Commerce

#10

University Of Missouri Kansas City

University Of Missouri Kansas City landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Missouri Kansas City report

#11

Boston College

Boston College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. More on Boston College

#12

Cuny Lehman College

Cuny Lehman College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Student Counseling schools. More on Cuny Lehman College

#13

Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University placed #13 among the best-value Student Counseling schools in the United States. Get the full Western New Mexico University report

#14

Creighton University

Creighton University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Creighton University

#15

Eastern Illinois University

Eastern Illinois University offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full Eastern Illinois University report

#16

Merrimack College

Merrimack College placed #16 among the best-value Student Counseling schools in the United States. Read the full report on Merrimack College

#17

Missouri State University Springfield

Missouri State University Springfield ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Student Counseling schools. Read the full report on Missouri State University Springfield

#18

Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. More on Northern Arizona University

#19

Our Lady Of Holy Cross College

Our Lady Of Holy Cross College offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. More on Our Lady Of Holy Cross College

#20

San Diego State University

San Diego State University landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about San Diego State University

#21

University Of St Thomas Texas

University Of St Thomas Texas ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Student Counseling schools. See the full University Of St Thomas Texas profile

#22

Canisius College

Canisius College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Student Counseling schools. Read the full report on Canisius College

#23

East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Get the full East Tennessee State University report

#24

Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania

Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. More on Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania

#25

Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Student Counseling schools. Get the full Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania report

#26

The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc

The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc

#27

Washington State University

Washington State University placed #27 among the best-value Student Counseling schools in the United States. Get the full Washington State University report

#28

California State University Northridge

California State University Northridge placed #28 among the best-value Student Counseling schools in the United States. More on California State University Northridge

#29

North Dakota State University Main Campus

North Dakota State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report

#30

Northwest Missouri State University

Northwest Missouri State University came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Northwest Missouri State University

#31

University Of Iowa

University Of Iowa offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Read more about University Of Iowa

#32

Indiana University Southeast

Indiana University Southeast landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Indiana University Southeast report

#33

Saint Martins University

Saint Martins University landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Saint Martins University

#34

Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. See the full Sam Houston State University profile

#35

Texas Wesleyan University

Texas Wesleyan University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Student Counseling schools. Read the full report on Texas Wesleyan University

#36

Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University placed #36 among the best-value Student Counseling schools in the United States. Get the full Eastern Kentucky University report

#37

Gonzaga University

Gonzaga University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Student Counseling schools. Read more about Gonzaga University

#38

Long Island University C W Post Campus

Long Island University C W Post Campus placed #38 among the best-value Student Counseling schools in the United States. Get the full Long Island University C W Post Campus report

#39

Mercer University

Mercer University landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Mercer University

#40

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus placed #40 among the best-value Student Counseling schools in the United States. More on Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

#41

East Carolina University

East Carolina University offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Read more about East Carolina University

#42

Fordham University

Fordham University landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Fordham University

#43

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro

#44

North American University

North American University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Student Counseling schools. See the full North American University profile

#45

Texas A And M International University

Texas A And M International University placed #45 among the best-value Student Counseling schools in the United States. Read more about Texas A And M International University

#46

University Of North Carolina At Pembroke

University Of North Carolina At Pembroke ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Student Counseling schools. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Pembroke report

#47

Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University placed #47 among the best-value Student Counseling schools in the United States. Get the full Central Michigan University report

#48

Montana State University

Montana State University landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Montana State University report

#49

Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Student Counseling schools. Get the full Sonoma State University report

#50

University Of Houston Victoria

University Of Houston Victoria came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Houston Victoria