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Clinical & Counseling Psychology Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 584 students earned their Clinical Psychology degrees in NJ.

In this state, Clinical & Counseling Psychology is the 9th most popular major out of a total 203 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Clinical & Counseling Psychology Majors in New Jersey

Clinical Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 385
Post-Master’s Certificate 149
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 149
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a clinical psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of clinical psychology majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.0%
  • White: 51.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Clinical & Counseling Psychology Grads in New Jersey

23,310 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to clinical psychology.

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Wages for Clinical & Counseling Psychology Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a clinical psychology grad in the state is $99,670, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer clinical psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Rider University

Lawrenceville
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

In their early career, Rider grads earn an average salary of $47,393. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. A typical student attending Kean will pay a net price of $18,191.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,069.

#4

Rowan University

Glassboro
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 89% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Rowan will pay a net price of $27,158.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,231 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,566 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,274 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Caldwell.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,962 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,453 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#8

Pillar College

Newark
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
534 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. In their early career, Pillar grads earn an average salary of $37,255. This private school has an average net price of $18,737.

#10

Seton Hall University

South Orange
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 93%.

Clinical & Counseling Psychology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers clinical psychology majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 14% $116,890
Psychology Professors 12% $87,050
Psychologists 10% $0
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 8% $85,160
Managers 7% $127,510

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to clinical psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
General Psychology 158
Child Development & Psychology 109

View all majors related to Clinical & Counseling Psychology

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