Clinical & Counseling Psychology at Northwestern University
If you are interested in studying Clinical & Counseling Psychology, consider the program at Northwestern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 373 clinical & counseling psychology degrees were awarded at Northwestern University.
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Online Class Availability at Northwestern University
Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical & Counseling Psychology Rankings at Northwestern University
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern University’s Clinical & Counseling Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 66 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #18 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 496 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #58 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #361 of 471 |
Earnings for Clinical & Counseling Psychology Graduates from Northwestern University
Students who complete Northwestern University’s Clinical & Counseling Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,767 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
| 3 years | $45,779 |
| 4 years | $49,198 |
| 5 years | $56,897 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Clinical & Counseling Psychology graduates from Northwestern University take home a median $49,198, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 56% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Clinical & Counseling Psychology graduates at Northwestern University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Clinical & Counseling Psychology graduates at Northwestern University are 87% women (324) and 13% men (49).
Clinical & Counseling Psychology Master’s Program at Northwestern University
Of the 373 master’s clinical & counseling psychology degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 87% were women (324) and 13% were men (49).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical & Counseling Psychology master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 195 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 40 |
| Black / African American | 39 |
| Asian | 47 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 15 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
| Unknown | 25 |
Minority students account for 38% of Clinical & Counseling Psychology master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, lower 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 Northwestern University
This Clinical & Counseling Psychology program at Northwestern University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | 14 |
| Counseling Psychology | 330 |
| Organizational Psychology | 29 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical & Counseling Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical & Counseling Psychology program at Northwestern University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Clinical & Counseling Psychology graduates, 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.