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#1 #1 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Emmanuel College Boston, MA Each year, Emmanuel College awards about 51 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Counseling Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $55,235
#2 #2 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Annually, Crown College awards about 22 degrees to those studying Counseling Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Religious Education, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,066
#3 #3 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Chicago Chicago, IL UChicago has 51 academic majors available to students in five divisions: Biological Sciences Collegiate Division, the Physical Sciences Collegiate Division, the Social Sciences Collegiate Division, the Humanities Collegiate Division, and the New Collegiate Division. They also offer 33 minors....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $43,067
#4 #4 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA Every year, Delaware Valley University awards around 51 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,090–1,270 Median Starting Salary $53,303
#5 #5 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Maryville College Maryville, TN At Maryville College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Health and Wellness, and General. In fact, Maryville College awards 13 degrees every year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,040–1,300 Median Starting Salary $48,246
#6 #6 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Toccoa Falls College Toccoa Falls, GA At Toccoa Falls College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Counseling Psychology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,839
#7 #7 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK Annually, Oklahoma Baptist University grants around 33 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Physical Therapy/Therapist, Counseling Psychology, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,590
#8 #8 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD At Washington Adventist University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Counseling Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 830–1,070 Median Starting Salary $49,759
#9 #9 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Emmaus Bible College Dubuque, IA At Emmaus Bible College, the most popular majors students study are Counseling Psychology, Bible/Biblical Studies, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, and Other. In fact, Emmaus Bible College grants 7 degrees per year to graduating Counseling Psychology students....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,611
#10 #10 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Clarks Summit University Clarks Summit, PA At Clarks Summit University, the most popular majors students study are Bible/Biblical Studies, Counseling Psychology, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Clarks Summit University grants 23 degrees annually to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 900–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,027
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Median Starting Salary
Emmanuel College Boston, MA Each year, Emmanuel College awards about 51 degrees to those studying...view more	100	76%	31	1,170 - 1,340	$55,235
Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Annually, Crown College awards about 22 degrees to those studying Counseling...view more	94	63%	22	1,010 - 1,210	$52,066
University of Chicago Chicago, IL UChicago has 51 academic majors available to students in five divisions: Biological Sciences Collegiate...view more	92	4%	20	1,510 - 1,570	$43,067
Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA Every year, Delaware Valley University awards around 51 degrees to students...view more	92	93%	22	1,090 - 1,270	$53,303
Maryville College Maryville, TN At Maryville College, the most popular majors students study are Business...view more	92	61%	11	1,040 - 1,300	$48,246
Toccoa Falls College Toccoa Falls, GA At Toccoa Falls College, the three most popular college majors students study...view more	91	66%	23	1,070 - 1,240	$49,839
Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK Annually, Oklahoma Baptist University grants around 33 degrees to students...view more	90	63%	18	1,010 - 1,210	$50,590
Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD At Washington Adventist University, the most popular majors students study...view more	90	45%	11	830 - 1,070	$49,759
Emmaus Bible College Dubuque, IA At Emmaus Bible College, the most popular majors students study are...view more	89	98%	7	970 - 1,240	$49,611
Clarks Summit University Clarks Summit, PA At Clarks Summit University, the most popular majors students study are...view more	87	90%	20	900 - 1,180	$51,027

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About Counseling Psychology

Counseling Psychology programs prepare individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient/counselor relationships, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.

For all the 10,917 degrees awarded in Counseling Psychology per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Of the 374 students graduating with degrees at the Bachelors degree level in the US, 20% percent identify as men and 80% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Counseling Psychology, Arizona has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Counseling Psychology is $44,000.

Popularity of Counseling Psychology Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

For Counseling Psychology majors, some of the most in demand careers include Managers, All Other, Counselors, All Other and Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary. Not only that, Counseling 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 Counseling 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	$136,550	33,700	438,503	453,175	3%
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$95,830	414	6,817	7,595	11%
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,330	683	8,093	8,522	5%
Counselors, All Other	$49,830	2,144	18,277	21,440	17%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

374

Female Students

301 (80%)

Male Students

73 (19%)

White (249, 67%)

Hispanic or Latino (40, 11%)

Black or African American (38, 10%)

Two or more races (18, 5%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (11, 3%)

Asian (6, 2%)

U.S. Nonresident (6, 2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (5, 1%)

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

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Counseling Psychology

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

76%

31

1,170–1,340

$55,235

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

63%

22

1,010–1,210

$52,066

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

4%

20

1,510–1,570

$43,067

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

93%

22

1,090–1,270

$53,303

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

61%

11

1,040–1,300

$48,246

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

66%

23

1,070–1,240

$49,839

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

63%

18

1,010–1,210

$50,590

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

45%

11

830–1,070

$49,759

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

98%

7

970–1,240

$49,611

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

90%

20

900–1,180

$51,027

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