Bachelor’s Degrees in Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology
Education Levels of Clinical Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,514 people earned their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology. This makes it the 88th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
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 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,514 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4,502 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,325 |
| Basic Certificate | 351 |
| Associate Degree | 60 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 45 |
Earnings of Clinical Psychology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in clinical psychology is $34,491. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $28,348 and the high is $39,808.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in clinical psychology is $39,804. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $53,015 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $24,634.
The median monthly payment of a clinical psychology graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $474.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology. About 81.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 833 |
| Women | 3,681 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical psychology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 247 |
| Black or African American | 547 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,074 |
| White | 2,083 |
| International Students | 103 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 460 |
Most Popular Clinical Psychology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 195 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
John Jay College of Criminal Justice tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 15,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 530 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from John Jay. About 84% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that John Jay graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,491.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from UOPX - Arizona. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that UOPX - Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,491.
University of California - San Diego is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from UCSD. Of these students, 74% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCSD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,491.
University of Puerto Rico - Carolina comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical psychology. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from UPR Carolina. About 75% of this group were women, and 97% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology at University of Puerto Rico - Carolina make a median salary of 34,491.
The 6th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Boston College. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from Boston College. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Data shows that Boston College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,491.
Clayton State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from Clayton State University. About 83% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Clayton State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,491.
The 8th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Washington - Bothell Campus. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from UW Bothell. About 77% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW Bothell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,491.
Ball State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical psychology. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from Ball State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Data shows that Ball State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,491.
Farmingdale State College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,478 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale. About 78% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Farmingdale State College clinical psychology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,491.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical psychology. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from Florida Institute of Technology - Online. About 78% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology at Florida Institute of Technology - Online make a median salary of 34,491.
Western Michigan University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 19,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from WMU. About 78% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Western Michigan University clinical psychology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,491.
The 13th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from UPR Ponce. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that UPR Ponce graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,491.
Saint Cloud State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,811 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from St. Cloud State University. About 83% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Saint Cloud State University clinical psychology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,491.
United States Military Academy is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical psychology. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from West Point. About 38% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. United States Military Academy clinical psychology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,491.
Mississippi State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical psychology. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from Mississippi State. About 95% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Mississippi State University clinical psychology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,491.
University of Mary Hardin - Baylor is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from UMHB. Of these students, 88% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMHB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,491.
Pace University - New York is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from Pace University. Of these students, 82% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology at Pace University - New York make a median salary of 34,491.
The 19th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Azusa Pacific University College. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,975 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from Azusa Pacific's University College. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Data shows that Azusa Pacific's University College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,491.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from Pitt. Of these students, 100% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus clinical psychology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,491.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical psychology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 117,436 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 18,392 |
| Other Psychology | 382 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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