Master’s Degrees in Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology
Education Levels of Clinical Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 26,529 people earned their master's degree in clinical psychology. This earns it the #7 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in clinical psychology is $51,772. 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 $45,799 to a high of $57,875.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for clinical psychology students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in clinical psychology. About 83.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,421 |
| Women | 22,108 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical psychology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,279 |
| Black or African American | 2,756 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,698 |
| White | 14,008 |
| International Students | 807 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,981 |
Most Popular Clinical Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 591 colleges that offer a master’s degree in clinical psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
National University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical psychology. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 987 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from National University. Of these students, 83% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. National University clinical psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,772.
Liberty University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical psychology. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 876 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Liberty University. Of these students, 82% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,772.
The 4th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pepperdine University. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 486 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine. About 88% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Pepperdine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,772.
Nova Southeastern University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. 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, 416 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from NUS Florida. Of these students, 91% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical psychology at Nova Southeastern University make a median salary of 51,772.
Florida Institute of Technology is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical psychology. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 387 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Florida Tech. About 89% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical psychology at Florida Institute of Technology make a median salary of 51,772.
Lamar University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical psychology. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 283 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Lamar University. About 88% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Lamar University clinical psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,772.
The 9th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Northwestern. Of these students, 85% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northwestern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,772.
The 10th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Adler University. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Adler. Of these students, 86% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical psychology at Adler University make a median salary of 51,772.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 261 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. Of these students, 84% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles make a median salary of 51,772.
The 12th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Cumberlands. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Cumberlands. Of these students, 75% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of the Cumberlands clinical psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,772.
The 13th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carlos Albizu University - San Juan. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. 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, 238 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Carlos Albizu University - San Juan. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Carlos Albizu University - San Juan clinical psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,772.
Adams State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $6,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,704 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Adams State. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical psychology at Adams State University make a median salary of 51,772.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 231 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. Of these students, 87% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago make a median salary of 51,772.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical psychology. 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, 230 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 83% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,772.
Lindsey Wilson College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical psychology. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Lindsey Wilson College. About 85% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Lindsey Wilson College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,772.
Touro University Worldwide is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical psychology. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from TUW. About 80% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical psychology at Touro University Worldwide make a median salary of 51,772.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical psychology. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Teachers College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical psychology at Teachers College at Columbia University make a median salary of 51,772.
California Baptist University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Cal Baptist. Of these students, 78% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cal Baptist graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,772.
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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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