Clinical & Counseling Psychology at Liberty University
If you are interested in studying Clinical & Counseling Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Liberty University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 1,827 clinical & counseling psychology degrees were awarded at Liberty University.
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Online Class Availability at Liberty University
Distance learning is available at Liberty University. Among 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) studied exclusively online and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical & Counseling Psychology Rankings at Liberty University
These rankings give you a sense of how Liberty University’s Clinical & Counseling Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 82 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #75 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #409 of 471 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #414 of 496 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 82 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #75 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #409 of 471 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #414 of 496 |
Earnings for Clinical & Counseling Psychology Graduates from Liberty University
Graduates of Liberty University’s Clinical & Counseling Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,983 |
| 2 years | $36,437 |
| 3 years | $38,343 |
| 4 years | $46,350 |
| 5 years | $51,113 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Clinical & Counseling Psychology graduates from Liberty University report median earnings of $46,350, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Clinical & Counseling Psychology graduates at Liberty University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Clinical & Counseling Psychology graduates at Liberty University are 82% women (1,500) and 18% men (327).
Clinical & Counseling Psychology Master’s Program at Liberty University
Among the 1,438 master’s clinical & counseling psychology degrees awarded at Liberty University, 82% were women (1,184) and 18% were men (254).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical & Counseling Psychology master’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 792 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 100 |
| Black / African American | 163 |
| Asian | 19 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 48 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
| Unknown | 296 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Clinical & Counseling Psychology master’s degree recipients at Liberty University, below the national average of 39%.*
Clinical & Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Liberty University
Among the 169 doctoral clinical & counseling psychology degrees awarded at Liberty University, 82% were women (139) and 18% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical & Counseling Psychology doctoral degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 65 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 49 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 29 |
Minority students account for 41% of Clinical & Counseling Psychology doctoral degree recipients at Liberty University, higher than the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Clinical & Counseling Psychology Concentrations at Liberty University
This Clinical & Counseling Psychology program at Liberty University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | 13 |
| Counseling Psychology | 1,573 |
| Applied Psychology | 241 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical & Counseling Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical & Counseling Psychology program at Liberty University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Human Resources Managers | $95,702 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.