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Counseling Psychology in California

Counseling Psychology Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 1,682 students earned their Counseling Psychology degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Counseling Psychology is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Counseling Psychology Majors in California

Counseling Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,633
Post-Master’s Certificate 47
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In California, a counseling psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of counseling psychology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.5%
  • White: 42.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
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Jobs for Counseling Psychology Grads in California

88,140 people in the state and 610,960 in the nation are employed in jobs related to counseling psychology.

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Wages for Counseling Psychology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a counseling psychology grad in the state is $117,990, compared to a typical salary of $88,490 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer counseling psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,530 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 33%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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174 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. This private school has an average net price of $39,107.

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#3

National University

San Diego
125 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at National University. The full-time teacher rate is 10%.

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105 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,131 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,805. The full-time teacher rate is 7%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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105 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,745 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,426.

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103 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,538. 98% of students get financical aid. 42% of the teachers are full time.

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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 75% of students get financical aid. 66% of the teachers are full time.

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90 Degrees in Major Awarded
856 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 18%.

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68 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,201 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,286. It takes the average student 5.25 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,071 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to counseling psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Clinical Psychology 1,630
Applied Behavior Analysis 1,295
School Psychology 486
Organizational Psychology 337
Forensic Psychology 206
Applied Psychology 182
Other Psychology & Counseling 156
Educational Psychology 72

View all majors related to Counseling Psychology

View Nationwide Counseling Psychology Report

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