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Counseling Psychology in Virginia

Counseling Psychology Schools in Virginia

1,379 students earned Counseling Psychology degrees in Virginia in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Counseling Psychology is the 41st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Counseling Psychology Majors in Virginia

Counseling Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,131
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 186
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 186
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 186
Post-Master’s Certificate 62
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 62

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a counseling psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of counseling psychology majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 13.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 55.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 23.9%
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Jobs for Counseling Psychology Grads in Virginia

There are 21,160 people in the state and 610,960 people in the nation working in counseling psychology jobs.

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Wages for Counseling Psychology Jobs in Virginia

Counseling Psychology grads earn an average of $80,380 in the state and $88,490 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Virginia that offer counseling psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
681 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $29,882.

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#2

Regent University

Virginia Beach
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Regent. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,405. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,692 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to counseling psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Applied Psychology 264
Applied Behavior Analysis 193
Forensic Psychology 85
Educational Psychology 80
Clinical Psychology 73
School Psychology 28
Organizational Psychology 25
Other Psychology & Counseling 18

View all majors related to Counseling Psychology

View Nationwide Counseling Psychology Report

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