Clinical & Counseling Psychology Master’s Degrees
There are 732 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.0% of Clinical & Counseling Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Clinical & Counseling Psychology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 40,952 degrees were awarded toClinical & 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 (this page) | 31,519 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4,564 |
Earnings of Clinical & Counseling Psychology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology of $59,892 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 83.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,576 |
| Women | 22,957 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Clinical & Counseling Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,068 | 51.1% |
| Asian | 1,259 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,318 | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,883 | 10.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 111 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1,039 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 1,976 | 7.2% |
| International Students | 815 | 3.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Clinical & Counseling Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 802 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Clinical & Counseling Psychology students seeking a master's degree is Capella University. This school awarded 1,921 master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,827 people received their master'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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,271 people received their master'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.
National University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. This school awarded 1,111 master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pepperdine University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 885 people received their master'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.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. This school awarded 747 master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. This school awarded 695 master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 624 people received their master's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 531 people received their master's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of Integral Studies is a popular choice for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 522 master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 493 master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. This school awarded 490 master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Chicago School at Los Angeles comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 485 people received their master's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Adams State University is a popular choice for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 443 master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. 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 master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. This school awarded 394 master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Alliant International University-San Diego is a popular choice for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 377 master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Adler University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. This school awarded 375 master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. This school awarded 373 master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The Chicago School at Chicago comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. This school awarded 367 master's degrees in Clinical & Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Albizu University-San Juan is a popular choice for Clinical & Counseling Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 356 people received their master'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.
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 master’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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