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Bachelor’s Degrees in Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology

4,249 Yearly Graduations
$31,952 Median Salary
$27,125 Median Debt
There are 195 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in clinical psychology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 47% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.1% of clinical psychology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Clinical Psychology Majors

In 2020-2021, 4,249 bachelor's degrees were awarded to clinical psychology majors. 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 22,477
Bachelor’s Degree 4,249
Doctor’s Degree 4,156
Graduate Certificate 2,591
Basic Certificate 186
Associate Degree 82
Undergraduate Certificate 17

Earnings of Clinical Psychology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in clinical psychology is $31,952. 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 $28,252 and the high is $38,337.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in clinical psychology is $27,125. 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, $42,125 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $24,230.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $377.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology. About 81.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 790
Women 3,459
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The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical psychology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 226
Black or African American 581
Hispanic or Latino 1,007
White 1,964
International Students 90
Other Races/Ethnicities 381
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There are 195 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

530 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The clinical psychology program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice awarded 530 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
300 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University Global is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 43,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 300 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical psychology majors at Purdue University Global. Of these students, 90% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

255 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 255 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from UOPX - Arizona. About 81% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
165 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from UCSD. About 73% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Puerto Rico - Carolina

Carolina, Puerto Rico
125 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
99% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The clinical psychology program at University of Puerto Rico - Carolina awarded 125 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 74% of this group were women, and 99% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
118 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,616 per year. The clinical psychology program at Boston College awarded 118 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia
104 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
92% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,513 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 104 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from Clayton State University. About 88% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

83 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The clinical psychology program at University of Washington - Bothell Campus awarded 83 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#9

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
72 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,482 per year. The clinical psychology program at Ball State University awarded 72 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, New York
66 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,538 per year. The clinical psychology program at Farmingdale State College awarded 66 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

57 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical psychology majors at Florida Institute of Technology - Online. Of these students, 84% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
57 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,334 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,884 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical psychology majors at WMU. Of these students, 67% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Puerto Rico - Ponce

Ponce, Puerto Rico
55 Yearly Graduations
87% Women

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 2020-2021 academic year, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from UPR Ponce. About 87% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
55 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,839 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,009 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical psychology majors at St. Cloud State University. Of these students, 85% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

United States Military Academy

West Point, New York
55 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical psychology majors at West Point. Of these students, 47% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
50 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,110 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical psychology majors at Mississippi State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

48 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $27,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,730 per year. The clinical psychology program at University of Mary Hardin - Baylor awarded 48 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 77% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
46 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $46,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,000 per year. The clinical psychology program at Pace University - New York awarded 46 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#19

Azusa Pacific University College

San Dimas, California
45 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from Azusa Pacific's University College. Of these students, 82% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
43 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical psychology. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. The clinical psychology program at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus awarded 43 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical psychology that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Psychology 114,878
Child Development & Psychology 14,866
Other Psychology 441

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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