Doctor’s Degrees in Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology
Education Levels of Clinical Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,502 people earned their doctor's degree in clinical psychology. This makes it the 8th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in clinical psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 26,529 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4,502 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,325 |
Earnings of Clinical Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in clinical psychology is $72,552. 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 $66,297 and the high is $81,638.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for clinical psychology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in clinical psychology. About 79.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 923 |
| Women | 3,579 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical psychology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 280 |
| Black or African American | 537 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 682 |
| White | 2,282 |
| International Students | 168 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 553 |
Most Popular Clinical Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 283 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in clinical psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for clinical psychology students seekinga doctor's degree is Alliant International University. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,704 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from Alliant. About 79% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Alliant graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,552.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,576 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,624 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles clinical psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,552.
Nova Southeastern University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in clinical psychology. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from NUS Florida. About 84% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NUS Florida graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,552.
The 5th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Palo Alto University. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,714 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. Of these students, 78% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Pacific Graduate School of Psychology graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,552.
The 6th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,576 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,624 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. About 77% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago clinical psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,552.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in clinical psychology. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School Washington DC Campus. Of these students, 84% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that The Chicago School Washington DC Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,552.
Adler University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in clinical psychology. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from Adler. About 82% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in clinical psychology at Adler University make a median salary of 72,552.
The 9th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is William James College. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from William James College. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. William James College clinical psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,552.
Fielding Graduate University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in clinical psychology. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from Fielding. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that Fielding graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,552.
The 11th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Denver. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from DU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. University of Denver clinical psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,552.
Liberty University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in clinical psychology. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from Liberty University. About 75% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,552.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in clinical psychology. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from ASU - Skysong. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,552.
Pacific University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in clinical psychology. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,228 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from Pacific. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that Pacific graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,552.
Carlos Albizu University - San Juan is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in clinical psychology. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,138 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from Carlos Albizu University - San Juan. Around 97% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in clinical psychology at Carlos Albizu University - San Juan make a median salary of 72,552.
National Louis University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in clinical psychology. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from NLU. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. National Louis University clinical psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,552.
The Wright Institute comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in clinical psychology. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from The Wright Institute. About 77% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that The Wright Institute graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,552.
Yeshiva University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from Yeshiva. Of these students, 86% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in clinical psychology at Yeshiva University make a median salary of 72,552.
Adelphi University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,575 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from Adelphi. Of these students, 72% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Adelphi University clinical psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,552.
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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.
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