Counseling Psychology Master’s Degrees
There are 276 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’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 (this page) | 10,743 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 631 |
Earnings of Counseling Psychology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Counseling 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 Counseling Psychology students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Counseling Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 314 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 1,573 master's degrees in Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counseling Psychology. This school awarded 484 master'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.
Adams State University is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 443 master'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.
Northwestern University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 330 people received their master's degree in Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 245 master'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 master's degrees in Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 234 people received their master's degree in Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lindsey Wilson College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their master's degree in Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of Integral Studies is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 200 master's degrees in Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their master's degree in Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Baptist University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counseling Psychology. This school awarded 189 master's degrees in Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Adler University is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 181 master's degrees in Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of San Francisco is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their master's degree in Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a popular choice for Counseling 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 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 comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master'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.
Troy University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counseling Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their master's degree in Counseling Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mount Saint Mary's University is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their master'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.
The Chicago School at Chicago comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counseling Psychology. This school awarded 138 master's degrees in Counseling Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counseling Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Irvine comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counseling Psychology. This school awarded 137 master'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 is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their master'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.
Santa Clara University is a popular choice for Counseling Psychology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 117 master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Counseling Psychology that also offer master’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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