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#1 #1 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Pepperdine University Malibu, CA At Pepperdine University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 451 SAT Score 1,250–1,450 Est. Net Price * $52,216 Median Starting Salary $50,310
#2 #2 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Wheaton College Wheaton, IL At Wheaton College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Managerial Economics, English Language and Literature, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,270–1,440 Est. Net Price * $31,346 Median Starting Salary $53,236
#3 #3 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Each year, Pacific University awards about 42 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 970–1,270 Est. Net Price * $34,809 Median Starting Salary $51,925
#4 #4 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA At Point Loma Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Child Development, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,130–1,400 Est. Net Price * $36,370 Median Starting Salary $49,556
#5 #5 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. George Fox University Newberg, OR At George Fox University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,030–1,330 Est. Net Price * $30,649 Median Starting Salary $51,212
#6 #6 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Spalding University Louisville, KY Each year, Spalding University awards about 70 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $25,539 Median Starting Salary $47,856
#7 #7 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 453 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Neuroscience....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 87 SAT Score 1,060–1,310 Est. Net Price * $32,756 Median Starting Salary $46,126
#8 #8 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA At Vanguard University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $20,273 Median Starting Salary $50,259
#9 #9 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT Each year, Saint Michael's College grants around 70 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Est. Net Price * $30,806 Median Starting Salary $59,684
#10 #10 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Economics, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 678 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,410–1,520 Est. Net Price * $27,551 Median Starting Salary $50,070
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Pepperdine University Malibu, CA At Pepperdine University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	100	50%	451	1,250 - 1,450	$52,216	$50,310
Wheaton College Wheaton, IL At Wheaton College, the three most popular college majors students study are...view more	89	90%	40	1,270 - 1,440	$31,346	$53,236
Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Each year, Pacific University awards about 42 degrees to those studying...view more	82	92%	46	970 - 1,270	$34,809	$51,925
Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA At Point Loma Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors...view more	78	82%	34	1,130 - 1,400	$36,370	$49,556
George Fox University Newberg, OR At George Fox University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	73	96%	33	1,030 - 1,330	$30,649	$51,212
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 453 degrees to students...view more	69	73%	87	1,060 - 1,310	$32,756	$46,126
Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA At Vanguard University of Southern California, the most popular majors...view more	69	65%	34	990 - 1,210	$20,273	$50,259
Spalding University Louisville, KY Each year, Spalding University awards about 70 degrees to those studying...view more	69	99%	31	890 - 1,110	$25,539	$47,856
Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT Each year, Saint Michael's College grants around 70 degrees to students...view more	68	92%	13	1,150 - 1,320	$30,806	$59,684
Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business...view more	66	11%	43	1,410 - 1,520	$27,551	$50,070

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About Clinical Psychology

Clinical Psychology programs prepare individuals for the independent professional practice of clinical psychology, involving the analysis, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of psychological disorders and behavioral pathologies. Includes instruction in clinical assessment and diagnosis, personality appraisal, psychopathology, clinical psychopharmacology, behavior modification, therapeutic intervention skills, patient interviewing, personalized and group therapy, child and adolescent therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy, supervised clinical practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.

For all the 5,484 degrees awarded in Clinical Psychology per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Of the 2,701 students graduating with degrees at the Masters degree level across the US, 82% percent identify as women and 18% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the US study Clinical Psychology, California has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology is $44,000.

Popularity of Clinical Psychology Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

For Clinical Psychology majors, some of the most in demand careers include Managers, All Other, Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists. Not only that, Clinical Psychology graduates may find a high salary job, such as Managers, All Other or Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

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These are the highest paying careers for Clinical Psychology majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Managers, All Other Regulatory Affairs Managers Compliance Managers Loss Prevention Managers Wind Energy Operations Managers Wind Energy Development Managers Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$133,560	16,803	218,637	225,953	3%
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$96,100	643	10,597	11,806	11%
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,140	1,350	15,982	16,830	5%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Clinical Psychology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

2,701

Female Students

2,215 (82%)

Male Students

486 (17%)

White (1,454, 54%)

Hispanic or Latino (470, 17%)

Black or African American (221, 8%)

Asian (178, 7%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (153, 6%)

Two or more races (122, 5%)

U.S. Nonresident (96, 4%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (4, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (3, <1%)

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Clinical Psychology

#1 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S.

50%

451

1,250–1,450

$52,216

$50,310

#2 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S.

90%

40

1,270–1,440

$31,346

$53,236

#3 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S.

92%

46

970–1,270

$34,809

$51,925

#4 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S.

82%

34

1,130–1,400

$36,370

$49,556

#5 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S.

96%

33

1,030–1,330

$30,649

$51,212

#6 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S.

99%

31

890–1,110

$25,539

$47,856

#7 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S.

73%

87

1,060–1,310

$32,756

$46,126

#8 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S.

65%

34

990–1,210

$20,273

$50,259

#9 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S.

92%

13

1,150–1,320

$30,806

$59,684

#10 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S.

11%

43

1,410–1,520

$27,551

$50,070

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