Doctor’s Degrees in Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology
Education Levels of Clinical Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,502 people earned their doctor's degree in clinical psychology. This earns it the #8 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in clinical psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 26,529 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,514 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4,502 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,325 |
| Basic Certificate | 351 |
| Associate Degree | 60 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 45 |
Earnings of Clinical Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in clinical psychology is $72,552. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $66,297 to a high of $81,638.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for clinical psychology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in clinical psychology. About 79.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 923 |
| Women | 3,579 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical psychology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 280 |
| Black or African American | 537 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 682 |
| White | 2,282 |
| International Students | 168 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 553 |
Most Popular Clinical Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 283 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in clinical psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Alliant International University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,704 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from Alliant. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Alliant International University clinical psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,552.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in clinical psychology. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,576 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,624 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. Of these students, 77% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in clinical psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles make a median salary of 72,552.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in clinical psychology. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from NUS Florida. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Nova Southeastern University clinical psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,552.
Palo Alto University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in clinical psychology. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,714 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. About 78% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Palo Alto University clinical psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,552.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in clinical psychology. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,576 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,624 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in clinical psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago make a median salary of 72,552.
The 7th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School Washington DC Campus. About 84% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC clinical psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,552.
The 8th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Adler University. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from Adler. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Data shows that Adler graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,552.
William James College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from William James College. Of these students, 79% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in clinical psychology at William James College make a median salary of 72,552.
The 10th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Fielding Graduate University. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from Fielding. Of these students, 77% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Fielding Graduate University clinical psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,552.
University of Denver is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from DU. Of these students, 75% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in clinical psychology at University of Denver make a median salary of 72,552.
The 11th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from Liberty University. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Liberty University clinical psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,552.
The 13th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 84% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona State University - Skysong clinical psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,552.
Carlos Albizu University - San Juan comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in clinical psychology. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,138 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from Carlos Albizu University - San Juan. Of these students, 82% were women and 97% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Carlos Albizu University - San Juan graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,552.
The 14th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pacific University. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,228 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from Pacific. Of these students, 85% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pacific University clinical psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,552.
The 17th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is National Louis University. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from NLU. Of these students, 69% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in clinical psychology at National Louis University make a median salary of 72,552.
The 18th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Wright Institute. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from The Wright Institute. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. The Wright Institute clinical psychology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,552.
Yeshiva University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in clinical psychology. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from Yeshiva. About 86% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Yeshiva graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,552.
Adelphi University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in clinical psychology. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,575 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in clinical psychology from Adelphi. About 72% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in clinical psychology at Adelphi University make a median salary of 72,552.
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Related Majors
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| General Psychology | 1,634 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 937 |
| Other Psychology | 147 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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