Graduate Certificates in Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology
Education Levels of Clinical Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,325 people earned their graduate certificate in clinical psychology. This earns it the #6 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in clinical psychology is $61,980. 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 $61,980 to a high of $61,980.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for clinical psychology majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in clinical psychology. About 87.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 430 |
| Women | 2,895 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical psychology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 107 |
| Black or African American | 443 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 435 |
| White | 1,891 |
| International Students | 121 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 328 |
Most Popular Clinical Psychology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 256 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in clinical psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for clinical psychology students seekinga graduate certificate is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from GMU. Of these students, 92% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. George Mason University clinical psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical psychology. 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, 148 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 83% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical psychology at Arizona State University - Skysong make a median salary of 61,980.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates 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, 66 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles clinical psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
The 6th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago. 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, 55 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. About 85% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago make a median salary of 61,980.
The 7th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Rider University. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Rider. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical psychology at Rider University make a median salary of 61,980.
The 7th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Texas A&M College Station. About 90% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical psychology at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 61,980.
Brandman University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical psychology. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Brandman. Of these students, 86% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Brandman graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
The 10th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Fielding Graduate University. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Fielding. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Fielding Graduate University clinical psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
The 11th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Post University. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Post University. Of these students, 91% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Post University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
The 12th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Mount Saint Mary's University. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,726 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from MSMU. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. Data shows that MSMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
The 13th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Columbia. About 90% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
The 14th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is St. Joseph's College - New York. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,825 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from SJC. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. Data shows that SJC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
The 14th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Denver. 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, 32 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from DU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that DU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
The 14th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Teachers College at Columbia University. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Teachers College. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Teachers College at Columbia University clinical psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
Lewis & Clark College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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 $61,916 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,134 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Lewis and Clark College. Of these students, 84% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Lewis & Clark College clinical psychology graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,980.
University of North Texas is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical psychology. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from UNT. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical psychology at University of North Texas make a median salary of 61,980.
Eastern University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical psychology. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from EU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical psychology at Eastern University make a median salary of 61,980.
The 20th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Grand Valley State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from GVSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GVSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,980.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical psychology that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 211 |
| Other Psychology | 195 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 163 |
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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