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2023 Most Popular Clinical & Counseling Psychology Schools in Mississippi

7 Colleges
$35,870 Avg Salary
$34,021 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology School for You

With 158 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, clinical, counseling and applied psychology is the #47 most popular major in Mississippi.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Clinical & Counseling Psychology Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Mississippi to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Colleges.

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Our analysis found Mississippi State University to be the most popular school for clinical, counseling and applied psychology students who want to pursue a degree in Mississippi. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that clinical psychology majors at Mississippi State take out is $27,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $235.

Full Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology at Mississippi State University Report

#2

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

Out of the 7 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Belhaven University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Jackson.

The average amount in student loans that clinical psychology majors at Belhaven take out is $41,041.

Full Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology at Belhaven University Report

#3

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mississippi College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical & Counseling Psychology Schools in Mississippi list. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern Mississippi. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Clinical & Counseling Psychology Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public school with a large student population.

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#5

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means William Carey University is a great place for clinical, counseling and applied psychology students. William Carey University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.

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Jackson State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical & Counseling Psychology Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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East Mississippi Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular clinical, counseling and applied psychology programs. EMCC is a small public school located in the remote area of Scooba.

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Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 464
Virginia 1,481
North Carolina 156
Florida 1,681
Tennessee 329
Kentucky 775
South Carolina 167
Louisiana 79
Arkansas 18
Alabama 292
West Virginia 43

Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Psychology 141,695
Child Development & Psychology 17,542
Other Psychology 2,683

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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