Master’s Degrees in Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology
Education Levels of Clinical Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 26,529 people earned their master's degree in clinical psychology. This earns it the #7 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in clinical psychology is $51,772. 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 $45,817 to a high of $57,861.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for clinical psychology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in clinical psychology. About 83.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,421 |
| Women | 22,108 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical psychology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,279 |
| Black or African American | 2,756 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,698 |
| White | 14,008 |
| International Students | 807 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,981 |
Most Popular Clinical Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 591 colleges that offer a master’s degree in clinical psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 987 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from National University. About 83% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical psychology at National University make a median salary of 51,772.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical psychology. 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, 876 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Liberty University. About 82% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Liberty University clinical psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,772.
Pepperdine University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical psychology. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 486 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Pepperdine University clinical psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,772.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 416 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from NUS Florida. About 91% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NUS Florida graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,772.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical psychology. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 387 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Florida Tech. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Data shows that Florida Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,772.
The 8th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lamar University. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 283 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Lamar University. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical psychology at Lamar University make a median salary of 51,772.
Northwestern University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Northwestern. About 85% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northwestern University clinical psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,772.
Adler University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical psychology. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Adler. About 86% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Adler graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,772.
The 11th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles. 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, 261 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. About 84% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,772.
University of the Cumberlands is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical psychology. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Cumberlands. About 75% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical psychology at University of the Cumberlands make a median salary of 51,772.
Carlos Albizu University - San Juan is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 238 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Carlos Albizu University - San Juan. Of these students, 85% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical psychology at Carlos Albizu University - San Juan make a median salary of 51,772.
The 14th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree 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, 231 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. About 87% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that The Chicago School Chicago Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,772.
Adams State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 $6,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,704 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Adams State. Of these students, 83% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Adams State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,772.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 230 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from ASU - Skysong. About 83% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Skysong clinical psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,772.
Touro University Worldwide comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical psychology. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from TUW. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that TUW graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,772.
The 17th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lindsey Wilson College. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Lindsey Wilson College. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Lindsey Wilson College clinical psychology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,772.
The 19th most popular school in the country for clinical psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from Teachers College. Of these students, 85% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Teachers College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,772.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical psychology. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their master's degree in clinical psychology from UC. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical psychology at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus make a median salary of 51,772.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical psychology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 6,995 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 2,544 |
| Other Psychology | 1,975 |
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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