Graduate Certificates in Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology
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Education Levels of Clinical Psychology Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,591 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 | 22,477 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4,156 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,591 |
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.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in clinical psychology is $18,750. 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, $18,750 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $18,750.
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 | 354 |
| Women | 2,237 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical psychology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 91 |
| Black or African American | 340 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 339 |
| White | 1,466 |
| International Students | 48 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 307 |
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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The clinical psychology program at George Mason University awarded 183 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. The clinical psychology program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 148 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
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 $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 119 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical psychology majors at Capella University. Of these students, 89% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Purdue University Global is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical psychology. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Purdue University Global. About 88% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,554 per year. The clinical psychology program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles awarded 66 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 $11,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,554 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical psychology majors at The Chicago School Chicago Campus. About 91% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $35,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,599 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical psychology majors at Rider. Of these students, 85% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical psychology majors at Texas A&M College Station. About 87% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,240 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Brandman. About 88% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical psychology majors at Fielding. About 78% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The clinical psychology program at Post University awarded 41 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $44,088 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,912 per year. The clinical psychology program at Mount Saint Mary's University awarded 39 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 97% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The clinical psychology program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 33 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $29,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,250 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical psychology majors at SJC. About 94% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical psychology majors at DU. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical psychology majors at Teachers College. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
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 $56,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,910 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Lewis and Clark College. About 83% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from UNT. Of these students, 97% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $34,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,716 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from EU. About 90% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $13,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,904 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from GVSU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical psychology that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Psychology | 239 |
| General Psychology | 167 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 164 |
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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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