Connecticut · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in Connecticut, ranked by earnings

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

Institutions
19
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,734
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$34,725
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
15
College Scorecard
Median net price
$28,311
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
60%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Trinity College
Hartford Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$48,406284%$25,245$22,944
2Charter Oak State College
New Britain Public · Bachelor's degree
$45,4285967%$22,779
3Connecticut College
New London Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$40,1414682%$27,183$24,197
4Fairfield University
Fairfield Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$39,8905984%$36,845$26,000
5Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,71615050%$23,000
6Albertus Magnus College
New Haven Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,7252551%$32,574$35,937
7University of Connecticut
Storrs Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,52139983%$23,500
8University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$33,3923441%$25,149$30,396
9Central Connecticut State University
New Britain Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,15313648%$25,000
10Quinnipiac University
Hamden Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,1927976%$36,137$26,672

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 Connecticut

Jobs in Connecticut
660
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro
$125,130
New Haven, CT

Related careers

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
avg · 660 jobs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$101,380 avg · 640 jobs
Psychologists, All Other
$117,500 avg · 170 jobs
Social Science Research Assistants
$61,670 avg · 50 jobs
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Connecticut.

Which Psychology program in Connecticut has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Trinity College tops the list at $48,406. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Psychology program?+

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

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).

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