Arkansas · Clinical

Best colleges for Clinical in Arkansas

Ranked by graduates a year

Ouachita Baptist University, University of Central Arkansas and Ecclesia College award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in Arkansas: 17, 9 and 8 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 Arkansas colleges offer Clinical and award 50 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
5
offering CIP 42.28
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
50
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,322
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
47%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$82,100
BLS OEWS May 2025

5 institutions offering Clinical in Arkansas

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

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
1Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia Private not-for-profit
—1761%$21,322—
2Williams Baptist University
Walnut Ridge Private not-for-profit
—1126%$16,443—
3University of Central Arkansas
Conway Public
—954%——
4Ecclesia College
Springdale Private not-for-profit
—840%$24,560—
5Arkansas State University
Jonesboro Public
—555%——

Colleges awarding the most Clinical degrees in Arkansas

Top 4 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)
1Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia Private not-for-profit
17Not reported
2University of Central Arkansas
Conway Public
9Not reported
3Ecclesia College
Springdale Private not-for-profit
8Not reported
4Arkansas State University
Jonesboro Public
5Not reported
Show the other 1 Arkansas colleges offering Clinical
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Williams Baptist UniversityWalnut RidgePrivate not-for-profit11

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 Arkansas

Jobs in Arkansas
370
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$82,100
median $77,520
Best-paying metro
$82,470
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Clinical programs in Arkansas.

Which Arkansas colleges award the most Clinical degrees?+

Ouachita Baptist University (17 graduates a year), University of Central Arkansas (9 graduates a year) and Ecclesia College (8 graduates a year) award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in Arkansas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 Arkansas colleges offer Clinical.

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

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Arkansas is $82,100 (median $77,520), across about 370 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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