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#1 #1 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN Each year, Freed-Hardeman University grants about 37 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $18,267 Median Starting Salary $51,439
#2 #2 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA At Mount Saint Mary's University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 910–1,120 Est. Net Price * $27,434 Median Starting Salary $48,369
#3 #3 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Troy University Troy, AL At Troy University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Troy University grants 310 degrees annually to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $12,504 Median Starting Salary $47,451
#4 #4 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA Every year, Concordia University-Irvine grants about 108 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,050–1,300 Est. Net Price * $29,413 Median Starting Salary $50,134
#5 #5 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD At the University of Baltimore, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Animation, Interactive Technology, and Video Graphics and Special Effects....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,010–1,110 Est. Net Price * $17,253 Median Starting Salary $47,199
#6 #6 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Arcadia University Glenside, PA Every year, Arcadia University grants around 58 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $26,994 Median Starting Salary $51,908
#7 #7 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Est. Net Price * $20,885 Median Starting Salary $47,356
#8 #8 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA Each year, Saint Mary's College of California awards around 148 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Est. Net Price * $31,615 Median Starting Salary $52,848
#9 #9 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Each year, the University of South Dakota grants around 163 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,466 Median Starting Salary $52,420
#10 #10 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Salve Regina University Newport, RI Every year, Salve Regina University grants around 114 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,170–1,310 Est. Net Price * $37,794 Median Starting Salary $58,312
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Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN Each year, Freed-Hardeman University grants about 37 degrees to those...view more	100	91%	4	1,010 – 1,230	$18,267	$51,439
Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA At Mount Saint Mary's University, the three most popular college majors...view more	94	69%	30	910 – 1,120	$27,434	$48,369
Troy University Troy, AL At Troy University, the most popular majors students study are Business...view more	93	93%	14	970 – 1,210	$12,504	$47,451
Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA Every year, Concordia University-Irvine grants about 108 degrees to those...view more	93	60%	9	1,050 – 1,300	$29,413	$50,134
University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD At the University of Baltimore, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	89	86%	12	1,010 – 1,110	$17,253	$47,199
Arcadia University Glenside, PA Every year, Arcadia University grants around 58 degrees to those studying...view more	85	79%	5	1,110 – 1,320	$26,994	$51,908
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college...view more	82	46%	10	1,210 – 1,390	$20,885	$47,356
Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA Each year, Saint Mary's College of California awards around 148 degrees to...view more	79	89%	2	1,080 – 1,270	$31,615	$52,848
University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Each year, the University of South Dakota grants around 163 degrees to those...view more	72	99%	3	1,020 – 1,220	$18,466	$52,420
Salve Regina University Newport, RI Every year, Salve Regina University grants around 114 degrees to those...view more	47	70%	1	1,170 – 1,310	$37,794	$58,312

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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 10,111 degrees awarded in Counseling Psychology per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Of the 154 students graduating with degrees at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level in the US, 8% percent identify as men and 92% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Counseling Psychology, California 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	$133,560	94,400	1,228,300	1,269,400	3%
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$96,100	4,100	67,500	75,200	11%
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,140	4,300	50,900	53,600	5%
Counselors, All Other	$46,130	8,000	68,200	80,000	17%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

154

Female Students

141 (91%)

Male Students

13 (8%)

White (67, 44%)

Hispanic or Latino (38, 25%)

Black or African American (26, 17%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (11, 7%)

Two or more races (10, 6%)

Asian (1, 1%)

U.S. Nonresident (1, 1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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Counseling Psychology

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

91%

4

1,010–1,230

$18,267

$51,439

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

69%

30

910–1,120

$27,434

$48,369

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

93%

14

970–1,210

$12,504

$47,451

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

60%

9

1,050–1,300

$29,413

$50,134

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

86%

12

1,010–1,110

$17,253

$47,199

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

79%

5

1,110–1,320

$26,994

$51,908

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

46%

10

1,210–1,390

$20,885

$47,356

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

89%

2

1,080–1,270

$31,615

$52,848

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

99%

3

1,020–1,220

$18,466

$52,420

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

70%

1

1,170–1,310

$37,794

$58,312

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