Master’s Degrees in Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology
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Education Levels of Clinical Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 24,000 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 | 24,000 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,394 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4,391 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,105 |
| Basic Certificate | 304 |
| Associate Degree | 76 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 23 |
Earnings of Clinical Psychology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in clinical psychology is $44,995. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $40,065 to a high of $51,927.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in clinical psychology is $46,406. 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, $61,446 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $38,175.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in clinical psychology. About 82.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,140 |
| Women | 19,860 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical psychology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,102 |
| Black or African American | 2,703 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,225 |
| White | 12,650 |
| International Students | 579 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,741 |
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 $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,320 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Capella University. About 85% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University. 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. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 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, 80% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pepperdine University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical psychology. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 486 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine. Of these students, 85% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical psychology. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 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. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $42,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,338 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 88% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lamar University. 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. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Northwestern University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 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, 86% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Adler University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Adler. About 84% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,454 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 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of the Cumberlands is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical psychology. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Cumberlands. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Carlos Albizu University - San Juan is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,006 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. Of these students, 86% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,454 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. About 81% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Adams State University comes in at #14 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 $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. About 81% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 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. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Touro University Worldwide comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 74% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lindsey Wilson College. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,635 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 82% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. 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 81% were women.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical psychology. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from UC. Of these students, 92% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Clinical Psychology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 8,991 | |
| 3,548 | |
| 2,701 | |
| 2,348 | |
| 1,722 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical psychology that offer master’s degrees.
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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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