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#1 #1 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Northwest University Kirkland, WA Northwest University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,070–1,330 Est. Net Price * $23,722 Median Starting Salary $49,565
#2 #2 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN In general, the University of St Thomas is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,190–1,350 Est. Net Price * $30,137 Median Starting Salary $53,830
#3 #3 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY Overall, the University of the Cumberlands is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 900–1,150 Est. Net Price * $14,337 Median Starting Salary $48,713
#4 #4 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Fordham University Bronx, NY Fordham University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Est. Net Price * $43,943 Median Starting Salary $53,442
#5 #5 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Regent University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 32% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $17,341 Median Starting Salary $47,704
#6 #6 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Chicago Chicago, IL Every application received by UChicago is carefully reviewed several times and presented to a committee. Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Est. Net Price * $36,991 Median Starting Salary $43,067
#7 #7 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Generally, Ball State University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Est. Net Price * $12,615 Median Starting Salary $52,861
#8 #8 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Saint Elizabeth University Morristown, NJ Saint Elizabeth University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 890–1,090 Est. Net Price * $21,689 Median Starting Salary $47,684
#9 #9 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Mississippi College Clinton, MS Mississippi College is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $20,874 Median Starting Salary $47,432
#10 #10 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application... Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Est. Net Price * $22,058 Median Starting Salary $39,951
#11 #11 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Generally, Liberty University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 89 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $29,913 Median Starting Salary $47,024
#12 #12 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA Generally, Boston College is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Est. Net Price * $30,559 Median Starting Salary $53,683
#13 #13 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Adams State University Alamosa, CO In general, Adams State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 890–1,170 Est. Net Price * $13,224 Median Starting Salary $49,611
#14 #14 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Howard University Washington, DC Howard University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 19,200 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Est. Net Price * $28,279 Median Starting Salary $46,737
#15 #15 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA the University of Georgia is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $17,180 Median Starting Salary $48,892
#16 #16 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 740–980 Est. Net Price * $6,577 Median Starting Salary $43,567
#17 #17 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $18,524 Median Starting Salary $46,131
#18 #18 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR the University of Oregon is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 37,200 applications... Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,160–1,370 Est. Net Price * $22,077 Median Starting Salary $48,133
#19 #19 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO the University of Denver is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Est. Net Price * $42,423 Median Starting Salary $51,017
#20 #20 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA the University of Iowa is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $19,587 Median Starting Salary $51,630
#21 #21 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Seton Hall University is a somewhat selective school. Around 26,000 applications are received by the school... Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Est. Net Price * $33,472 Median Starting Salary $50,594
#22 #22 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,270–1,460 Est. Net Price * $13,376 Median Starting Salary $52,668
#23 #23 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Generally, New York University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Est. Net Price * $29,499 Median Starting Salary $46,003
#24 #24 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL the University of Florida is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 23% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $11,740 Median Starting Salary $44,153
#25 #25 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of the Pacific Stockton, CA In general, the University of the Pacific is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,150–1,440 Est. Net Price * $28,164 Median Starting Salary $46,868
#26 #26 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Texas A&M University-College Station is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Est. Net Price * $20,375 Median Starting Salary $47,803
#27 #27 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX In general, Texas Wesleyan University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 890–1,100 Est. Net Price * $15,652 Median Starting Salary $46,754
#28 #28 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL Auburn University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 45,700 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Est. Net Price * $25,271 Median Starting Salary $50,155
#29 #29 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. SUNY at Albany Albany, NY In general, SUNY at Albany is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Est. Net Price * $17,714 Median Starting Salary $46,914
#30 #30 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL In general, the University of Miami is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Est. Net Price * $36,467 Median Starting Salary $46,678
#31 #31 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Marquette University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Est. Net Price * $33,136 Median Starting Salary $54,104
#32 #32 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $18,950 Median Starting Salary $49,922
#33 #33 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Northeastern University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $35,827 Median Starting Salary $48,728
#34 #34 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY the University of Kentucky is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $18,693 Median Starting Salary $49,732
#35 #35 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $16,718 Median Starting Salary $47,494
#36 #36 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Western Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $20,030 Median Starting Salary $49,525
#37 #37 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Loyola University Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Est. Net Price * $37,511 Median Starting Salary $49,540
#38 #38 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND the University of North Dakota is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $17,359 Median Starting Salary $53,051
#39 #39 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK Generally, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $22,601 Median Starting Salary $47,410
#40 #40 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO In general, the University of Missouri-Kansas City is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,090–1,380 Est. Net Price * $14,739 Median Starting Salary $46,183
#41 #41 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA Louisiana Tech University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Est. Net Price * $12,243 Median Starting Salary $46,942
#42 #42 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Virginia Commonwealth University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,300 Est. Net Price * $21,294 Median Starting Salary $49,239
#43 #43 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX the University of North Texas is a somewhat selective school. They receive 32,016 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Est. Net Price * $15,283 Median Starting Salary $47,385
#44 #44 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Overall, the University of Houston is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Est. Net Price * $14,056 Median Starting Salary $44,744
#45 #45 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV West Virginia University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 18,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Est. Net Price * $12,202 Median Starting Salary $49,782
#46 #46 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Texas Woman's University Denton, TX In general, Texas Woman's University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $11,682 Median Starting Salary $47,668
#47 #47 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Andrews University is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 1,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,350 Est. Net Price * $24,194 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 Overall, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 920–1,140 Est. Net Price * $10,407 Median Starting Salary $45,777
#49 #49 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX In general, Texas Tech University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,896 Median Starting Salary $48,273
#50 #50 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH the University of Akron Main Campus is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $14,667 Median Starting Salary $47,937
#51 #51 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO the University of Northern Colorado is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,000–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,310 Median Starting Salary $50,986
#52 #52 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Overall, the University of South Dakota is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,378 Median Starting Salary $52,420
#53 #53 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. University of Memphis Memphis, TN the University of Memphis is a non selective school. They receive about 15,800 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,873 Median Starting Salary $46,120
#54 #54 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA Washington State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,911 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 Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,991 Median Starting Salary $44,577
#56 #56 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro San Juan, PR Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,551 Median Starting Salary $44,899
#57 #57 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL Barry University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,080 Est. Net Price * $20,207 Median Starting Salary $47,257
#58 #58 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. National Louis University Chicago, IL National Louis University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 850–930 Est. Net Price * $14,769 Median Starting Salary $46,259
#59 #59 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Albizu University-San Juan San Juan, PR Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,499 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.

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Careers

For Counseling Psychology majors, some of the most in demand careers include Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary, Counselors, All Other . Not only that, Counseling Psychology graduates may find a high salary job, such as Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary or Counselors, All Other.

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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

511

Female Students

389 (76%)

Male Students

122 (23%)

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Counseling Psychology

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

94%

13

1,070–1,330

$23,722

$49,565

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

77%

9

1,190–1,350

$30,137

$53,830

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

83%

61

900–1,150

$14,337

$48,713

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

54%

11

1,340–1,480

$43,943

$53,442

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

32%

31

1,030–1,240

$17,341

$47,704

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

5%

9

1,500–1,570

$36,991

$43,067

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

69%

10

1,100–1,270

$12,615

$52,861

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

72%

9

890–1,090

$21,689

$47,684

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

40%

4

1,080–1,310

$20,874

$47,432

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

4%

7

1,500–1,570

$22,058

$39,951

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

99%

89

1,060–1,290

$29,913

$47,024

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

17%

7

1,450–1,540

$30,559

$53,683

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

99%

7

890–1,170

$13,224

$49,611

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