Clinical Psychology Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 202 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about66% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.6% of Clinical Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Clinical Psychology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 6,059 students earned theirClinical Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Clinical Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 285 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,324 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,438 |
Earnings of Clinical Psychology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology of $59,892 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,756 |
| 4 years | $59,892 |
| 5 years | $67,036 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Clinical Psychology students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 78.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 62 |
| Women | 223 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Clinical Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 28.1% |
| Asian | 58 | 20.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85 | 29.8% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 9.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 5.6% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 1.1% |
| International Students | 16 | 5.6% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Clinical Psychology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 228 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Pepperdine University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 788 bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Antioch University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Alliant International University-San Diego is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
William James College is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 164 bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Palo Alto University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology. This school awarded 126 bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The Wright Institute comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology. This school awarded 123 bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Albizu University-San Juan is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 112 bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fielding Graduate University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pacific University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology. This school awarded 95 bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Adler University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology. This school awarded 94 bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Antioch University-Santa Barbara comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology. This school awarded 86 bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Spalding University is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 76 bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan School of Psychology is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Chicago School at Chicago is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 69 bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wheaton College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology. This school awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Widener University is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The Chicago School at Washington DC is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 60 bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Clinical Psychology that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 11,691 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 6,914 |
| School Psychology | 3,685 |
| Applied Psychology | 2,998 |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 2,898 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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