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Clinical & Counseling Psychology in California

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Clinical & Counseling Psychology Schools in California

6,163 Clinical Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Clinical & Counseling Psychology is the 21st most popular major in the state out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Clinical & Counseling Psychology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 4,700
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 808
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 808
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 808
Bachelor’s Degree 341
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 314
Post-Master’s Certificate 314

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.0%
  • White: 38.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 14.0%
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Jobs for Clinical & Counseling Psychology Grads in California

In this state, there are 90,260 people employed in jobs related to a clinical psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Clinical & Counseling Psychology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a clinical psychology grad in the state is $117,990, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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

1,007 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 8%. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at National University. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

518 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

432 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,131 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,351 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

293 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,429 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,168 after earning their degree at this institution.

243 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,131 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. This private school has an average net price of $17,031.

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,530 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,918 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%.

205 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,071 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,719. 98% of students get financical aid.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,896 a year. 42% of the teachers are full time.

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Palo Alto University

Palo Alto
192 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,163 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,325 a year. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Clinical & Counseling Psychology Careers in CA

Some of the careers clinical psychology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Psychology Professors 17% $109,340
Psychologists 13% $112,350
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $100,850
Managers 11% $129,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Psychology 29,966
Child Development & Psychology 4,035
Other Psychology 398

View all majors related to Clinical & Counseling Psychology

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