Graduate Certificates in Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology
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Education Levels of Clinical Psychology Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,591 graduate certificates were awarded to clinical psychology majors. 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 | 22,477 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,249 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4,156 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,591 |
| Basic Certificate | 186 |
| Associate Degree | 82 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 17 |
Earnings of Clinical Psychology Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in clinical psychology is $53,360. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $50,557 and the high is $62,170.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in clinical psychology is $18,750. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $18,750 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $18,750.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in clinical psychology. About 86.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 354 |
| Women | 2,237 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical psychology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 91 |
| Black or African American | 340 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 339 |
| White | 1,466 |
| International Students | 48 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 307 |
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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 183 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from GMU. Of these students, 87% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 148 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 90% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Capella University. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. The clinical psychology program at Capella University awarded 119 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Purdue University Global comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical psychology. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical psychology majors at Purdue University Global. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 $11,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,554 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. Of these students, 88% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,554 per year. The clinical psychology program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago awarded 55 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
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 $35,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,599 per year. The clinical psychology program at Rider University awarded 53 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The clinical psychology program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 53 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
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 $12,240 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical psychology majors at Brandman. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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. The clinical psychology program at Fielding Graduate University awarded 46 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $15,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Post University. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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 $44,088 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,912 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from MSMU. About 97% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their graduate certificate in clinical psychology from Columbia. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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 $29,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,250 per year. The clinical psychology program at St. Joseph's College - New York awarded 32 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Denver. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. The clinical psychology program at University of Denver awarded 32 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The clinical psychology program at Teachers College at Columbia University awarded 32 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $56,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,910 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical psychology majors at Lewis and Clark College. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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 $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical psychology majors at UNT. About 97% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $34,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,716 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical psychology majors at EU. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Grand Valley State University. Each year, around 23,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,904 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical psychology majors at GVSU.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Psychology | 239 |
| General Psychology | 167 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 164 |
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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