Graduate Certificates in Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology
Education Levels of Clinical Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,325 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 | 26,529 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4,502 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,325 |
Earnings of Clinical Psychology Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in clinical psychology is $61,980. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $61,980 to a high of $61,980.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for clinical psychology students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in clinical psychology. About 87.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 430 |
| Women | 2,895 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical psychology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 107 |
| Black or African American | 443 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 435 |
| White | 1,891 |
| International Students | 121 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 328 |
Most Popular Clinical Psychology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 256 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in clinical psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from GMU. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Data shows that GMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
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 $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, 148 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from ASU - Skysong. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Arizona State University - Skysong clinical psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
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 $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, 66 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. About 85% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
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 $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, 55 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. Of these students, 85% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago clinical psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
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 $37,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Rider. About 92% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Rider University clinical psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
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 $9,003 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, 90% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas A&M University - College Station clinical psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
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 $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Brandman. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical psychology at Brandman University make a median salary of 61,980.
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. About 73% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Fielding graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
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 $15,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Post University. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical psychology at Post University make a median salary of 61,980.
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 $46,726 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from MSMU. About 95% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical psychology at Mount Saint Mary's University make a median salary of 61,980.
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 $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 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, 90% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical psychology at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 61,980.
University of Denver comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical psychology. 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, 32 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from DU. About 100% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical psychology at University of Denver make a median salary of 61,980.
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 $33,825 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from SJC. About 95% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical psychology at St. Joseph's College - New York make a median salary of 61,980.
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 90% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Teachers College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
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 $61,916 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,134 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 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that Lewis and Clark College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
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 $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 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 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of North Texas clinical psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
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 $36,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from EU. About 89% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Eastern University clinical psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
Grand Valley State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from GVSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical psychology at Grand Valley State University make a median salary of 61,980.
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*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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