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Graduate Certificates in Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology

3,105 Yearly Graduations
$53,360 Median Salary
$39,736 Median Debt
There are 256 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in clinical psychology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 34% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.2% of clinical psychology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Clinical Psychology Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,105 people earned their graduate certificate in clinical psychology. This earns it the #6 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in clinical psychology at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 24,000
Doctor’s Degree 4,391
Graduate Certificate 3,105

Earnings of Clinical Psychology Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in clinical psychology is $53,360. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $50,557 and the high is $62,170.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in clinical psychology is $39,736. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $79,331 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $36,238.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in clinical psychology. About 86.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 425
Women 2,680
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The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical psychology graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 127
Black or African American 413
Hispanic or Latino 386
White 1,807
International Students 68
Other Races/Ethnicities 304
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There are 256 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in clinical psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
183 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for clinical psychology students seekinga graduate certificate is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from GMU. About 89% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
148 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from ASU - Skysong. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#3

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
119 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical psychology. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Capella University. About 94% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

66 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical psychology. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,454 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. About 88% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

55 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical psychology. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,454 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#7

Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey
53 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rider University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical psychology. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Rider. About 89% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
53 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical psychology. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 80% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Brandman University

Irvine, California
52 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brandman University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical psychology. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Brandman. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#10

Fielding Graduate University

Santa Barbara, California
46 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fielding Graduate University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical psychology. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Fielding. Of these students, 86% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut
41 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Post University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical psychology. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,329 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Post University. About 94% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, California
39 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mount Saint Mary's University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical psychology. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,388 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,296 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from MSMU. Of these students, 90% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

33 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical psychology. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Columbia. Of these students, 75% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

St. Joseph's College - New York

Brooklyn, New York
32 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St. Joseph's College - New York comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical psychology. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from SJC. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#14

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
32 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Denver comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical psychology. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from DU. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

32 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical psychology. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Teachers College. About 93% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, Oregon
30 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Lewis & Clark College. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Lewis and Clark College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#17

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
30 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Texas. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from UNT. About 92% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Eastern University

Saint Davids, Pennsylvania
29 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical psychology. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,058 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from EU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

#20

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
28 Yearly Graduations
81% Women

Grand Valley State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical psychology. Each year, around 23,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,302 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from GVSU.

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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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