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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, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 554 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Median Starting Salary $50,310
#2 #2 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,200–1,400 Median Starting Salary $49,556
#3 #3 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Each year, Pacific University awards about 46 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 940–1,290 Median Starting Salary $51,925
#4 #4 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, Psychology, General, English Language and Literature, and General. In fact, Wheaton College awards 70 degrees every year to Business/Managerial Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,270–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,236
#5 #5 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT Each year, Saint Michael's College grants around 54 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,160–1,320 Median Starting Salary $59,684
#6 #6 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Biola University La Mirada, CA At Biola University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $51,175
#7 #7 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 Elementary Education and Teaching, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,060–1,340 Median Starting Salary $51,212
#8 #8 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 391 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, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 88 SAT Score 1,030–1,310 Median Starting Salary $46,126
#9 #9 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Immaculata University Immaculata, PA At Immaculata University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Immaculata University grants 70 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,160–1,330 Median Starting Salary $52,324
#10 #10 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Brenau University Gainesville, GA At Brenau University, the most popular majors students pursue are Nursing Practice, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General. In fact, Brenau University grants 70 degrees per year to Nursing Practice majors....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,040–1,170 Median Starting Salary $48,137
#11 #11 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 940–1,200 Median Starting Salary $50,259
#12 #12 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA Annually, Penn State Erie- The Behrend College awards about 67 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $48,926
#13 #13 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA At Chestnut Hill College, the most popular majors students pursue are Human Services, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Chestnut Hill College awards 31 degrees every year to Human Services, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 900–1,090 Median Starting Salary $48,871
#14 #14 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA Each year, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg grants about 78 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $48,941
#15 #15 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN At the University of Indianapolis, 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 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $51,268
#16 #16 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN At Southern Adventist University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biomedical Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Southern Adventist University grants 63 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 980–1,280 Median Starting Salary $51,051
#17 #17 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX Every year, Wayland Baptist University grants around 196 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 840–1,010 Median Starting Salary $48,557
#18 #18 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Every year, Oklahoma City University grants about 102 degrees to those majoring in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Music Performance, General, Dance, General, and Acting....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,140–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,439
#19 #19 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Widener University Chester, PA At Widener University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Widener University grants 201 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,050–1,260 Median Starting Salary $53,383
#20 #20 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 672 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $50,070
#21 #21 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Spalding University Louisville, KY Each year, Spalding University awards about 52 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 37 SAT Score 960–1,140 Median Starting Salary $47,856
#22 #22 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Every year, the University of Alaska Anchorage awards around 130 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $47,540
#23 #23 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. LeTourneau University Longview, TX At LeTourneau University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,350 Median Starting Salary $46,451
#24 #24 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 281 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $45,530
#25 #25 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK At the University of Tulsa, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, the University of Tulsa grants 52 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,220–1,510 Median Starting Salary $46,123
#26 #26 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD Each year, Loyola University Maryland awards about 220 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Median Starting Salary $59,032
#27 #27 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Clayton State University Morrow, GA At Clayton State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Community Psychology, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 890–1,070 Median Starting Salary $46,405
#28 #28 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Albizu University-San Juan San Juan, PR At Albizu University-San Juan, only two majors are offered: Psychology, General, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,413
#29 #29 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,360–1,490 Median Starting Salary $48,488
#30 #30 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. La Salle University Philadelphia, PA Every year, La Salle University grants around 125 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Accounting, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $49,229
#31 #31 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Evangel University Springfield, MO At Evangel University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $51,634
#32 #32 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA At California Lutheran University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $50,696
#33 #33 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ At William Paterson University of New Jersey, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 990–1,350 Median Starting Salary $49,272
#34 #34 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Annually, the University of Hartford awards around 61 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $52,149
#35 #35 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Mercer University Macon, GA Each year, Mercer University grants around 191 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Engineering, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $45,943
#36 #36 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Binghamton University Vestal, NY At Binghamton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Neuroscience. In fact, Binghamton University awards 449 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,350–1,500 Median Starting Salary $47,345
#37 #37 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Marywood University Scranton, PA At Marywood University, the most popular majors students study are Architecture, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, Marywood University awards 50 degrees per year to graduating Architecture students....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,070–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,845
#38 #38 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 121 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, International Relations and Affairs, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Median Starting Salary $51,017
#39 #39 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Tyler awards around 582 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $45,472
#40 #40 Best College for Clinical 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, and Sociology. In fact, Mount Saint Mary's University awards 172 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 910–1,120 Median Starting Salary $48,369
#41 #41 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 435 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $51,042
#42 #42 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,210–1,350 Median Starting Salary $44,864
#43 #43 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO At Saint Louis University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,140–1,400 Median Starting Salary $51,544
#44 #44 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA At the University of San Francisco, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of San Francisco awards 227 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $48,859
#45 #45 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Union College Barbourville, KY Each year, Union College grants around 32 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,320–1,480 Median Starting Salary $48,901
#46 #46 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Capella University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Capella University awards around 5561 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 95 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#47 #47 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 335 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $48,634
#48 #48 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $51,664
#49 #49 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. University of Dayton Dayton, OH At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, the University of Dayton awards 166 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,180–1,400 Median Starting Salary $57,134
#50 #50 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $50,155
#51 #51 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Annually, Roosevelt University awards about 58 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Musical Theatre, Management Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $46,981
#52 #52 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH At Wright State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 930–1,190 Median Starting Salary $48,059
#53 #53 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 424 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $49,540
#54 #54 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 387 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $49,732
#55 #55 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Every year, Florida Institute of Technology grants around 81 degrees to students studying Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $41,948
#56 #56 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 199 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Median Starting Salary $52,861
#57 #57 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA At the University of Northern Iowa, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $53,099
#58 #58 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1396 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $50,168
#59 #59 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA Each year, Bridgewater State University grants around 251 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Management Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,621
#60 #60 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI Every year, the University of Detroit Mercy grants around 208 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $47,463
#61 #61 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Trade and Industrial Teacher Education. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 267 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $47,737
#62 #62 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, DePaul University grants 239 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $49,840
#63 #63 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Suffolk University Boston, MA Each year, Suffolk University grants about 81 degrees to those studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Legal Studies, General, Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $50,269
#64 #64 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Emporia State University Emporia, KS At Emporia State University, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,740
#65 #65 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Each year, Regent University grants about 122 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Lay Ministry....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,000–1,250 Median Starting Salary $47,704
#66 #66 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Each year, St- John's University-New York grants around 250 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,214
#67 #67 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Each year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana awards around 293 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $47,353
#68 #68 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 930–1,130 Median Starting Salary $48,493
#69 #69 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Benedictine University Lisle, IL At Benedictine University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,010–1,300 Median Starting Salary $49,368
#70 #70 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 179 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,813
#71 #71 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX At the University of Houston-Clear Lake, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 990–1,170 Median Starting Salary $45,337
#72 #72 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA At the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Psychology, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $48,319
#73 #73 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY At Eastern Kentucky University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, General Studies, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Eastern Kentucky University grants 257 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $48,449
#74 #74 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Morehead State University Morehead, KY Annually, Morehead State University grants about 140 degrees to those studying General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biomedical Sciences, General, Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $47,385
#75 #75 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX Annually, Southwestern Assemblies of God University awards around 55 degrees to those majoring in Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 960–1,130 Median Starting Salary $49,698
#76 #76 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. American International College Springfield, MA Annually, American International College awards around 35 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $49,188
#77 #77 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Murray State University Murray, KY At Murray State University, the most popular majors students study are Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other, Accounting, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,775
#78 #78 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Boston awards around 414 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Median Starting Salary $47,338
#79 #79 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Every year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley grants about 473 degrees to students studying Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 870–1,090 Median Starting Salary $46,091
#80 #80 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Community Organization and Advocacy. In fact, Central Michigan University grants 168 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,988
#81 #81 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Annually, California State University-San Bernardino awards about 768 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Sociology, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 820–1,020 Median Starting Salary $47,310
#82 #82 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. West Liberty University West Liberty, WV At West Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 920–1,150 Median Starting Salary $50,482
#83 #83 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 259 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $48,999
#84 #84 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Annually, Eastern Illinois University awards about 102 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $49,727
#85 #85 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,617
#86 #86 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN At Minnesota State University- Mankato, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,914
#87 #87 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV At the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $47,131
#88 #88 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Median Starting Salary $45,876
#89 #89 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,216
#90 #90 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. National Louis University Chicago, IL Every year, National Louis University grants around 122 degrees to those majoring in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 850–930 Median Starting Salary $46,259
#91 #91 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR Every year, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo awards about 17 degrees to those majoring in Biomedical Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 740–950 Median Starting Salary $45,014
#92 #92 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Every year, The University of Texas at El Paso grants around 354 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,100 Median Starting Salary $46,203
#93 #93 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL At Barry University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 910–1,120 Median Starting Salary $47,257
#94 #94 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Every year, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi awards around 218 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 950–1,200 Median Starting Salary $48,092
#95 #95 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA Each year, San Diego State University grants around 2001 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 36% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $45,206
#96 #96 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Idaho State University Pocatello, ID At Idaho State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,005
#97 #97 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Every year, Abilene Christian University awards around 55 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,341
#98 #98 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Antioch University-Los Angeles Culver City, CA At Antioch University-Los Angeles, only one major is offered: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 243 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,336
#99 #99 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Antioch University-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA At Antioch University-Santa Barbara, only three majors are offered: Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and......view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,721
#100 #100 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Michigan School of Psychology Farmington Hills, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#101 #101 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Palo Alto University Palo Alto, CA At Palo Alto University, only two majors are offered: Psychology, General, and Industrial and Organizational Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 81 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#102 #102 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. William James College Newton, MA At William James College, only one major is offered: Psychology, General. Usually, 12 students are awarded a degree in Psychology, General annually. view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#103 #103 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. The Wright Institute Berkeley, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#104 #104 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA At Notre Dame de Namur University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 910–1,070 Median Starting Salary $49,789
#105 #105 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology Milwaukee, WI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#106 #106 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Institute for Clinical Social Work Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#107 #107 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Fielding Graduate University Santa Barbara, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#108 #108 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Midwestern University-Downers Grove Downers Grove, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#109 #109 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Pacifica Graduate Institute Carpinteria, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#110 #110 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Kansas City University Kansas City, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#111 #111 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#112 #112 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Antioch University-New England Keene, NH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#113 #113 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Midwestern University-Glendale Glendale, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#114 #114 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science North Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#115 #115 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Divine Mercy University Sterling, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#116 #116 Best College for Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Walden University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Walden University grants around 465 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
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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 5,807 degrees awarded in Clinical Psychology per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Of the 2,956 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.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Clinical Psychology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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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.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Clinical Psychology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

2,956

Female Students

2,434 (82%)

Male Students

522 (17%)

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

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$51,175

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

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$51,212

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

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

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$52,324

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

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$48,137

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

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

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

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

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

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

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