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#1 #1 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Northwest University Kirkland, WA Annually, Northwest University grants about 40 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,070–1,330 Est. Net Price * $25,917 Median Starting Salary $49,565
#2 #2 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN Every year, the University of St Thomas grants around 163 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Est. Net Price * $32,637 Median Starting Salary $53,830
#3 #3 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY Each year, the University of the Cumberlands awards around 222 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Human Services, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 900–1,150 Est. Net Price * $11,555 Median Starting Salary $48,713
#4 #4 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Each year, Regent University grants about 113 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Bible/Biblical Studies, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,060–1,250 Est. Net Price * $18,314 Median Starting Salary $47,704
#5 #5 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Fordham University Bronx, NY At Fordham University, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Fordham University grants 229 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,350–1,490 Est. Net Price * $45,368 Median Starting Salary $53,442
#6 #6 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 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,510–1,560 Est. Net Price * $27,979 Median Starting Salary $43,067
#7 #7 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 171 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,100–1,260 Est. Net Price * $13,017 Median Starting Salary $52,861
#8 #8 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Saint Elizabeth University Morristown, NJ At Saint Elizabeth University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 890–1,090 Est. Net Price * $18,412 Median Starting Salary $47,684
#9 #9 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Mississippi College Clinton, MS At Mississippi College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biomedical Sciences, and General. In fact, Mississippi College grants 123 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $21,135 Median Starting Salary $47,432
#10 #10 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 89 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $29,692 Median Starting Salary $47,024
#11 #11 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $20,869 Median Starting Salary $39,951
#12 #12 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA Each year, Boston College awards around 302 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,450–1,530 Est. Net Price * $32,590 Median Starting Salary $53,683
#13 #13 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Adams State University Alamosa, CO Every year, Adams State University grants about 120 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 890–1,170 Est. Net Price * $13,800 Median Starting Salary $49,611
#14 #14 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Howard University Washington, DC At Howard University, the most popular majors students study are Political Science and Government, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 35% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Est. Net Price * $30,028 Median Starting Salary $46,737
#15 #15 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR Every year, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus grants about 108 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 740–980 Est. Net Price * $7,668 Median Starting Salary $43,567
#16 #16 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 776 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Est. Net Price * $20,511 Median Starting Salary $46,131
#17 #17 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 361 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $20,121 Median Starting Salary $51,630
#18 #18 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 574 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,180–1,410 Est. Net Price * $16,303 Median Starting Salary $48,892
#19 #19 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 125 degrees to students studying Finance, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,280–1,420 Est. Net Price * $43,324 Median Starting Salary $51,017
#20 #20 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 529 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Est. Net Price * $23,917 Median Starting Salary $48,133
#21 #21 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,330–1,460 Est. Net Price * $14,216 Median Starting Salary $52,668
#22 #22 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 533 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,480–1,570 Est. Net Price * $30,730 Median Starting Salary $46,003
#23 #23 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ At Seton Hall University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,230–1,400 Est. Net Price * $31,642 Median Starting Salary $50,594
#24 #24 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 587 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $11,521 Median Starting Salary $44,153
#25 #25 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX Annually, Texas Wesleyan University grants about 38 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 940–1,150 Est. Net Price * $21,169 Median Starting Salary $46,754
#26 #26 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of the Pacific Stockton, CA At the University of the Pacific, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,160–1,420 Est. Net Price * $30,975 Median Starting Salary $46,868
#27 #27 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,160–1,390 Est. Net Price * $21,610 Median Starting Salary $47,803
#28 #28 Best College for Counseling 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, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $24,524 Median Starting Salary $50,155
#29 #29 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 269 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Est. Net Price * $18,322 Median Starting Salary $49,922
#30 #30 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. SUNY at Albany Albany, NY At SUNY at Albany, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, SUNY at Albany grants 285 degrees annually to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Est. Net Price * $19,165 Median Starting Salary $46,914
#31 #31 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 232 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Est. Net Price * $41,028 Median Starting Salary $46,678
#32 #32 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Annually, Marquette University grants about 192 degrees to those studying Biomedical Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Est. Net Price * $32,031 Median Starting Salary $54,104
#33 #33 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 955 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Est. Net Price * $34,770 Median Starting Salary $48,728
#34 #34 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 191 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $20,183 Median Starting Salary $49,525
#35 #35 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Est. Net Price * $18,291 Median Starting Salary $47,494
#36 #36 Best College for Counseling 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, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 302 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $19,838 Median Starting Salary $49,732
#37 #37 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 415 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,200–1,360 Est. Net Price * $37,592 Median Starting Salary $49,540
#38 #38 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Annually, the University of North Dakota grants about 193 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $18,227 Median Starting Salary $53,051
#39 #39 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO At the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Est. Net Price * $14,201 Median Starting Salary $46,183
#40 #40 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Zoology/Animal Biology, and Journalism. In fact, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus grants 308 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $19,900 Median Starting Salary $47,410
#41 #41 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 502 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $22,852 Median Starting Salary $49,239
#42 #42 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA At Louisiana Tech University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, Louisiana Tech University grants 132 degrees annually to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Est. Net Price * $12,593 Median Starting Salary $46,942
#43 #43 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 605 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Est. Net Price * $13,738 Median Starting Salary $44,744
#44 #44 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 627 degrees every year to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 990–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,675 Median Starting Salary $47,385
#45 #45 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 223 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,691 Median Starting Salary $49,782
#46 #46 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Texas Woman's University Denton, TX At Texas Woman's University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Education, and General. In fact, Texas Woman's University awards 470 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $10,763 Median Starting Salary $47,668
#47 #47 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI At Andrews University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,060–1,350 Est. Net Price * $24,874 Median Starting Salary $49,869
#48 #48 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM At New Mexico State University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 900–1,130 Est. Net Price * $8,353 Median Starting Salary $45,777
#49 #49 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 191 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $15,292 Median Starting Salary $47,937
#50 #50 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,280 Est. Net Price * $16,773 Median Starting Salary $48,273
#51 #51 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 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,466 Median Starting Salary $52,420
#52 #52 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO At the University of Northern Colorado, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $19,115 Median Starting Salary $50,986
#53 #53 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Memphis Memphis, TN Each year, the University of Memphis awards about 375 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,656 Median Starting Salary $46,120
#54 #54 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Washington State University awards 466 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,155 Median Starting Salary $47,944
#55 #55 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Microbiology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,192 Median Starting Salary $44,577
#56 #56 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. National Louis University Chicago, IL Every year, National Louis University grants around 165 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 2 SAT Score 850–930 Est. Net Price * $15,724 Median Starting Salary $46,259
#57 #57 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro San Juan, PR Every year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro awards around 119 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biomedical Sciences, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,729 Median Starting Salary $44,899
#58 #58 Best College for Counseling 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 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,080 Est. Net Price * $23,930 Median Starting Salary $47,257
#59 #59 Best College for Counseling 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 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,732 Median Starting Salary $46,413
#60 #60 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $49,611
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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 511 students graduating with degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level in the US, 24% percent identify as men and 76% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Counseling Psychology, Virginia 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 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists, Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary and Counselors, All Other. Not only that, Counseling Psychology graduates may find a high salary job, such as Clinical and Counseling Psychologists or Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary.

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These are the highest paying careers for Counseling Psychology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

511

Female Students

389 (76%)

Male Students

122 (23%)

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

88%

13

1,070–1,330

$25,917

$49,565

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

85%

9

1,220–1,380

$32,637

$53,830

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

71%

61

900–1,150

$11,555

$48,713

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

41%

31

1,060–1,250

$18,314

$47,704

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

56%

11

1,350–1,490

$45,368

$53,442

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

5%

9

1,510–1,560

$27,979

$43,067

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

72%

10

1,100–1,260

$13,017

$52,861

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

77%

9

890–1,090

$18,412

$47,684

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

49%

4

1,010–1,240

$21,135

$47,432

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

99%

89

1,060–1,290

$29,692

$47,024

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

4%

7

1,500–1,560

$20,869

$39,951

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

16%

7

1,450–1,530

$32,590

$53,683

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

99%

7

890–1,170

$13,800

$49,611

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