Alabama · Clinical

Best colleges for Clinical in Alabama

Ranked by graduate earnings

Troy University, Auburn University and The University of Alabama award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in Alabama: 158, 61 and 47 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 11 Alabama colleges offer Clinical and award 370 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology program focuses on understanding and addressing psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues. It is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in various areas of psychology,…

Institutions
11
offering CIP 42.28
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
370
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$26,988
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,801
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$110,120
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Faulkner University
Montgomery Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$26,9883337%$25,801$27,691

Colleges awarding the most Clinical degrees in Alabama

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Troy University
Troy Public
158Not reported
2Auburn University
Auburn Public
61Not reported
3The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa Public
47Not reported
4Faulkner University
Montgomery Private not-for-profit
33$26,988
5University of North Alabama
Florence Public
19Not reported
6Oakwood University
Huntsville Private not-for-profit
8Not reported
7University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham Public
7Not reported
8University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville Public
7Not reported
9Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville Public
5Not reported
10University of South Alabama
Mobile Public
5Not reported
Show the other 1 Alabama colleges offering Clinical
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Alabama A & M UniversityNormalPublic20

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Alabama

Jobs in Alabama
260
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$110,120
median $90,800
Best-paying metro
$97,400
Auburn-Opelika, AL

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Clinical programs in Alabama.

Which Alabama colleges award the most Clinical degrees?+

Troy University (158 graduates a year), Auburn University (61 graduates a year) and The University of Alabama (47 graduates a year) award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in Alabama, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 11 Alabama colleges offer Clinical.

Which Clinical program in Alabama has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Faulkner University tops the list at $26,988. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Alabama?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Alabama is $110,120 (median $90,800), across about 260 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Clinical program?+

The Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology program focuses on understanding and addressing psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues. It is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in various areas of psychology,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+

The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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