Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 276 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Counseling Psychology.
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Education Levels of Counseling Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,691 people earned theirCounseling Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Counseling Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 316 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,743 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 631 |
Earnings of Counseling Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Counseling Psychology of $59,892 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 Counseling Psychology students with their doctor’s degree.
Most Popular Counseling Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 314 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Counseling Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,573 doctor's degrees in Counseling 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.
Lamar University is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 484 people received their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Adams State University is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 443 people received their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Counseling Psychology. This school awarded 330 doctor's degrees in Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Counseling Psychology. This school awarded 245 doctor's degrees in Counseling 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 #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 234 people received their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lindsey Wilson College is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 218 doctor's degrees in Counseling 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.
California Institute of Integral Studies comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Baptist University is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 189 doctor's degrees in Counseling 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.
Adler University is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 181 doctor's degrees in Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of San Francisco comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Counseling Psychology. This school awarded 177 doctor's degrees in Counseling 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.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Naropa University is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Troy University is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mount Saint Mary's University is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Chicago School at Chicago is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Irvine is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 137 doctor's degrees in Counseling 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.
Mid-America Christian University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Clara University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their doctor's degree in Counseling 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 Counseling Psychology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 6,914 |
| Clinical Psychology | 6,059 |
| School Psychology | 3,685 |
| Applied Psychology | 2,998 |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 2,898 |
References
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- 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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