Master’s Degrees in Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology
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Education Levels of Clinical Psychology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22,477 students 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 | 22,477 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4,156 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,591 |
Earnings of Clinical Psychology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in clinical psychology is $44,962. 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 $40,517 and the high is $51,294.
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 81.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,099 |
| Women | 18,378 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical psychology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,040 |
| Black or African American | 2,461 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,822 |
| White | 11,867 |
| International Students | 620 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,667 |
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:
Capella University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 1,320 master's degrees were handed out to clinical psychology majors at Capella University. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
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 $15,480 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 987 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from National University. About 80% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 876 master's degrees were handed out to clinical psychology majors at Liberty University. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,300 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 486 master's degrees were handed out to clinical psychology majors at Pepperdine. Of these students, 84% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. The clinical psychology program at Nova Southeastern University awarded 416 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 $42,346 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,338 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 387 master's degrees were handed out to clinical psychology majors at Florida Tech. Of these students, 88% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Walden University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical psychology. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 312 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Walden University. Of these students, 77% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The clinical psychology program at Lamar University awarded 283 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. The clinical psychology program at Northwestern University awarded 267 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 87% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,530 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 266 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Adler. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
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 $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 261 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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 $4,282 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 245 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Cumberlands. About 76% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $5,775 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,205 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 238 master's degrees were handed out to clinical psychology majors at Carlos Albizu University - San Juan. Around 97% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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 $11,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,554 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 231 master's degrees were handed out to clinical psychology majors at The Chicago School Chicago Campus. Of these students, 85% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $5,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,132 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 231 master's degrees were handed out to clinical psychology majors at Adams State. Of these students, 79% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $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 230 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The clinical psychology program at Touro University Worldwide awarded 216 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 77% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $25,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,548 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 216 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Lindsey Wilson College. Of these students, 86% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 204 master's degrees were handed out to clinical psychology majors at Teachers College. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 198 master's degrees were handed out to clinical psychology majors at UC. About 89% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical psychology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| General Psychology | 6,330 |
| Other Psychology | 1,777 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 1,686 |
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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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