Clinical & Counseling Psychology at University of Pennsylvania
If you plan to study Clinical & Counseling Psychology, take a look at what University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Pennsylvania is in Philadelphia, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 139 clinical & counseling psychology degrees were granted at University of Pennsylvania.
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Studying Online at University of Pennsylvania
Many students take online classes at University of Pennsylvania. Among 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical & Counseling Psychology Rankings at University of Pennsylvania
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Pennsylvania’s Clinical & Counseling Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #4 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 97 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #32 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 496 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #83 of 95 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #415 of 471 |
Earnings for Clinical & Counseling Psychology Graduates from University of Pennsylvania
Graduates of University of Pennsylvania’s Clinical & Counseling Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,246 |
| 2 years | $46,254 |
| 3 years | $49,464 |
| 4 years | $56,444 |
| 5 years | $64,157 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Clinical & Counseling Psychology graduates from University of Pennsylvania report median earnings of $56,444, compared with $151,398 for all University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 63% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Clinical & Counseling Psychology graduates at University of Pennsylvania, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Clinical & Counseling Psychology graduates at University of Pennsylvania are 81% women (113) and 19% men (26).
Clinical & Counseling Psychology Master’s Program at University of Pennsylvania
Of the 89 master’s clinical & counseling psychology degrees awarded at University of Pennsylvania, 90% were women (80) and 10% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical & Counseling Psychology master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 20 |
Minority students account for 35% of Clinical & Counseling Psychology master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, 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 University of Pennsylvania
This Clinical & Counseling Psychology program at University of Pennsylvania offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 89 |
| Applied Psychology | 50 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical & Counseling Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical & Counseling Psychology program at University of Pennsylvania 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.