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#1 #1 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 136 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 19 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Median Starting Salary $53,830
#2 #2 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Each year, Regent University grants about 116 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 94 SAT Score 1,000–1,250 Median Starting Salary $47,704
#3 #3 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Northwest University Kirkland, WA Annually, Northwest University grants about 37 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,565
#4 #4 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 210 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $47,024
#5 #5 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY Each year, the University of the Cumberlands awards around 272 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 900–1,150 Median Starting Salary $48,713
#6 #6 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Fordham University Bronx, NY At Fordham University, the most popular majors students study are Financial Mathematics, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Fordham University grants 277 degrees every year to graduating Financial Mathematics students....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $53,442
#7 #7 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, and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,413
#8 #8 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 6 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $43,067
#9 #9 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $50,594
#10 #10 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 2 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $39,951
#11 #11 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA Each year, Boston College awards around 338 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,440–1,540 Median Starting Salary $53,683
#12 #12 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 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $47,684
#13 #13 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 678 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $46,003
#14 #14 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 20% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $44,153
#15 #15 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 Psychology, General, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 652 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,260–1,450 Median Starting Salary $48,892
#16 #16 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 1106 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,440–1,530 Median Starting Salary $48,728
#17 #17 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Adams State University Alamosa, CO Every year, Adams State University grants about 68 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Sociology, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 870–1,080 Median Starting Salary $49,611
#18 #18 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX Annually, Texas Wesleyan University grants about 34 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,100 Median Starting Salary $46,754
#19 #19 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 766 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,360–1,480 Median Starting Salary $52,668
#20 #20 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 372 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Median Starting Salary $46,678
#21 #21 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 Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, General, Communication, and General. In fact, Texas A&M University-College Station grants 581 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $47,803
#22 #22 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Annually, Marquette University grants about 148 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 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,230–1,380 Median Starting Salary $54,104
#23 #23 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 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $50,155
#24 #24 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Each year, the University of South Dakota grants around 104 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,420
#25 #25 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 170 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $51,017
#26 #26 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 598 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Advertising, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,060–1,340 Median Starting Salary $48,133
#27 #27 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 190 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 5 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $52,861
#28 #28 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 658 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Median Starting Salary $46,131
#29 #29 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 783 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, General, Management Information Systems, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $44,744
#30 #30 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, Computer Science, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $46,942
#31 #31 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 266 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,160–1,370 Median Starting Salary $49,540
#32 #32 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, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,480 Median Starting Salary $46,868
#33 #33 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University at Albany Albany, NY At the University at Albany, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Human Biology. In fact, the University at Albany grants 297 degrees annually to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,160–1,330 Median Starting Salary $46,914
#34 #34 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $47,494
#35 #35 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, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 364 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $49,732
#36 #36 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 276 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Journalism, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $49,922
#37 #37 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 325 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $45,823
#38 #38 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 510 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 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,300 Median Starting Salary $49,239
#39 #39 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Howard University Washington, DC At Howard University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Howard University awards 228 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $46,737
#40 #40 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $48,273
#41 #41 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 708 degrees every year to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 960–1,230 Median Starting Salary $47,385
#42 #42 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 187 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, Accounting, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 960–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,525
#43 #43 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 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 900–1,140 Median Starting Salary $45,777
#44 #44 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI At Andrews University, the most popular majors students pursue are Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Median Starting Salary $49,869
#45 #45 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 960–1,200 Median Starting Salary $50,986
#46 #46 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Memphis Memphis, TN Each year, the University of Memphis awards about 335 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $46,120
#47 #47 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 Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,360 Median Starting Salary $46,183
#48 #48 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 449 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 900–1,120 Median Starting Salary $47,668
#49 #49 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Annually, the University of North Dakota grants about 299 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $53,051
#50 #50 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL At Barry University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $47,257
#51 #51 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,611
#52 #52 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Pacifica Graduate Institute Santa Barbara CA, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- 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 12,215 degrees awarded in Counseling Psychology per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Of the 644 students graduating with degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level in the US, 21% percent identify as men and 79% 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.

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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.

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

644

Female Students

508 (78%)

Male Students

136 (21%)

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

85%

19

1,220–1,380

$53,830

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

52%

94

1,000–1,250

$47,704

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

89%

8

1,090–1,290

$49,565

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

99%

210

1,060–1,290

$47,024

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

99%

53

900–1,150

$48,713

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

59%

13

1,340–1,480

$53,442

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

100%

14

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$46,413

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

5%

6

1,510–1,570

$43,067

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

69%

6

1,250–1,410

$50,594

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

4%

2

1,510–1,590

$39,951

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

14%

3

1,440–1,540

$53,683

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

71%

5

890–1,090

$47,684

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

9%

3

1,490–1,560

$46,003

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

20%

7

1,340–1,480

$44,153

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

34%

10

1,260–1,450

$48,892

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

6%

4

1,440–1,530