Clinical & Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology is offered at 732 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.9% of Clinical & Counseling Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Clinical & Counseling Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 40,952 people earned theirClinical & Counseling Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Clinical & Counseling Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 24 |
| Associate’s Degree | 70 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,726 |
| Master’s Degree | 31,519 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 4,564 |
Earnings of Clinical & Counseling Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology of $59,892 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,756 |
| 4 years | $59,892 |
| 5 years | $67,036 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Clinical & Counseling Psychology students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. About 78.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 627 |
| Women | 2,299 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Clinical & Counseling Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,424 | 48.7% |
| Asian | 153 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 469 | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 390 | 13.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 99 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 226 | 7.7% |
| International Students | 144 | 4.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Clinical & Counseling Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 802 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Capella University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,921 doctor's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,827 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,271 doctor's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,111 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pepperdine University is a popular choice for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 885 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 747 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 695 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a popular choice for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 624 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 531 doctor's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of Integral Studies comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 522 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 493 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University is a popular choice for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 490 doctor's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Chicago School at Los Angeles is a popular choice for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 485 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Adams State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 443 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 394 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Alliant International University-San Diego comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 377 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Adler University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 375 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Chicago School at Chicago is a popular choice for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Albizu University-San Juan comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. This school awarded 356 doctor's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clinical & Counseling Psychology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 11,691 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 6,914 |
| Clinical Psychology | 6,059 |
| School Psychology | 3,685 |
| Applied Psychology | 2,998 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Clinical & Counseling Psychology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 147,078 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 22,813 |
| Psychology, Other | 2,825 |
| Clinical Psychology | — |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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