Clinical Psychology Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Clinical Psychology is offered at 202 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.3% 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 | 285 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 3,324 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,438 |
Earnings of Clinical Psychology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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 master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. About 82.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 545 |
| Women | 2,611 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Clinical Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,618 | 51.3% |
| Asian | 193 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 639 | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 231 | 7.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 161 | 5.1% |
| Race Unknown | 195 | 6.2% |
| International Students | 104 | 3.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Clinical Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 228 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 788 people received their master's degree in Clinical Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Antioch University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 296 master's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Clinical Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 180 master'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.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their master's degree in Clinical Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
William James College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Psychology. This school awarded 164 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their master's degree in Clinical Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in Clinical Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Wright Institute is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 123 master's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Albizu University-San Juan comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Psychology. This school awarded 112 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master'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 comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in Clinical Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 86 master's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master'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.
Michigan School of Psychology comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in Clinical Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in Clinical Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 67 master'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 comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Psychology. This school awarded 66 master'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 Washington DC is a popular choice for Clinical Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 60 master's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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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