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#1 #1 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 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,230–1,400 Median Starting Salary $50,594
#2 #2 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 26 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $47,024
#3 #3 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Rowan University Glassboro, NJ At Rowan University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science. In fact, Rowan University grants 512 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $51,408
#4 #4 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Springfield College Springfield, MA Each year, Springfield College awards around 50 degrees to those majoring in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,330 Median Starting Salary $49,847
#5 #5 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Manhattan University Riverdale, NY At Manhattan University, the most popular majors students pursue are Civil Engineering, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, Manhattan University grants 100 degrees per year to graduating Civil Engineering, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Median Starting Salary $51,324
#6 #6 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Husson University Bangor, ME At Husson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,421
#7 #7 Best College for Counseling 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 2 SAT Score 900–1,090 Median Starting Salary $48,871
#8 #8 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK At Mid-America Christian University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,116
#9 #9 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI At Mount Mary University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Social Work, Psychology, and General. In fact, Mount Mary University awards 14 degrees annually to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $48,345
#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. Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Every year, Thomas Jefferson University awards around 296 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $47,112
#12 #12 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Every year, Central Connecticut State University awards about 149 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminology, Business Administration and Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 890–1,130 Median Starting Salary $49,031
#13 #13 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Bowie State University Bowie, MD Each year, Bowie State University awards around 147 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 800–1,090 Median Starting Salary $49,016
#14 #14 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Assumption University Worcester, MA At Assumption University, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Rehabilitation Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Assumption University awards 53 degrees per year to Marketing/Marketing Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,209
#15 #15 Best College for Counseling Psychology in the U.S. Troy University Troy, AL At Troy University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $47,451
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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 10,917 degrees awarded in Counseling Psychology per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Of the 111 students graduating with degrees at the Post masters certificate level in the US, 23% percent identify as men and 77% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Counseling Psychology, New Jersey 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.

Top Paying Careers

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

111

Female Students

86 (77%)

Male Students

25 (22%)

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Counseling Psychology

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

73%

40

1,230–1,400

$50,594

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

99%

26

1,040–1,340

$47,024

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

78%

7

1,110–1,320

$51,408

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

72%

2

1,080–1,330

$49,847

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

78%

5

1,150–1,350

$51,324

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

81%

3

1,020–1,210

$51,421

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

79%

2

900–1,090

$48,871

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

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$48,116

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

66%

2

930–1,080

$48,345

#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.

81%

3

1,170–1,340

$47,112

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

73%

7

890–1,130

$49,031

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

75%

1

800–1,090

$49,016

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

83%

1

990–1,180

$58,209

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

96%

2

970–1,210

$47,451

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