Indiana · Clinical

Best colleges for Clinical in Indiana

Ranked by graduate earnings

Ball State University, Indiana University - Bloomington and University of Indianapolis award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in Indiana: 199, 99 and 62 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 17 Indiana colleges offer Clinical and award 1,030 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
17
offering CIP 42.28
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,030
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$35,086
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$18,930
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$91,480
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 2 institutions, 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
1Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global
Marion Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Online
$40,7066435%$18,316$38,759
2Purdue University Global
West Lafayette Public · Bachelor's degree Online
$35,08647550%—$42,443

Colleges awarding the most Clinical degrees in Indiana

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)
1Ball State University
Muncie Public
199Not reported
2Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington Public
99Not reported
3University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis Private not-for-profit
62Not reported
4Indiana State University
Terre Haute Public
29Not reported
5Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake Private not-for-profit
20Not reported
6Valparaiso University
Valparaiso Private not-for-profit
17Not reported
7Indiana University - Indianapolis
Indianapolis Public
15Not reported
8University of Evansville
Evansville Private not-for-profit
14Not reported
9Huntington University
Huntington Private not-for-profit
10Not reported
10Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne Private not-for-profit
5Not reported
Show the other 7 Indiana colleges offering Clinical
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Purdue University Global (Online)West LafayettePublic475
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global (Online)MarionPrivate not-for-profit64
Martin UniversityIndianapolisPrivate not-for-profit15
Marian UniversityIndianapolisPrivate not-for-profit3
Indiana University - South BendSouth BendPublic1
Manchester UniversityNorth ManchesterPrivate not-for-profit1
Purdue UniversityWest LafayettePublic1

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 Indiana

Jobs in Indiana
1,850
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$91,480
median $84,990
Best-paying metro
$97,620
Columbus, IN

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Clinical programs in Indiana.

Which Indiana colleges award the most Clinical degrees?+

Ball State University (199 graduates a year), Indiana University - Bloomington (99 graduates a year) and University of Indianapolis (62 graduates a year) award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in Indiana, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 17 Indiana colleges offer Clinical.

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

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Indiana is $91,480 (median $84,990), across about 1,850 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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