Clinical Psychology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 202 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Clinical Psychology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.8% of Clinical Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Clinical Psychology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 6,059 degrees were awarded toClinical 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 | 285 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,324 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 2,438 |
Earnings of Clinical Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’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)
The data on debt ranges for Clinical Psychology majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 79.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 213 |
| Women | 806 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Clinical Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 487 | 47.8% |
| Asian | 61 | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 249 | 24.4% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 40 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 70 | 6.9% |
| International Students | 39 | 3.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.8% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Clinical Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 228 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Clinical Psychology students seeking a doctor's degree is Pepperdine University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 788 people received their doctor'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.
Antioch University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Alliant International University-San Diego comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical Psychology. This school awarded 209 doctor'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.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical Psychology. This school awarded 180 doctor's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical Psychology. This school awarded 167 doctor'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.
William James College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical Psychology. This school awarded 164 doctor'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 is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 160 doctor'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.
Capella University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical Psychology. This school awarded 126 doctor'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 is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 123 doctor'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.
Albizu University-San Juan comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical Psychology. This school awarded 112 doctor'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 is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Clinical Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their doctor'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.
Adler University is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 94 doctor's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Antioch University-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their doctor'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.
Spalding University is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan School of Psychology comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical Psychology. This school awarded 73 doctor'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 Chicago School at Chicago comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical Psychology. This school awarded 69 doctor's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wheaton College is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 67 doctor'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.
Widener University is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Chicago School at Washington DC comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their doctor'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Clinical Psychology that also offer doctor’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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