Kansas · Clinical

Best colleges for Clinical in Kansas

Ranked by graduates a year

MidAmerica Nazarene University, University of Kansas and Emporia State University award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in Kansas: 94, 49 and 35 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 13 Kansas colleges offer Clinical and award 308 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
13
offering CIP 42.28
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
308
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,935
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
49%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$85,550
BLS OEWS May 2025

13 institutions offering Clinical in Kansas

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
1MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe Private not-for-profit
—9454%$28,845—
2University of Kansas
Lawrence Public
—4969%——
3Ottawa University - Ottawa
Ottawa Private not-for-profit
—4428%$26,935—
4Emporia State University
Emporia Public
—3556%——
5Ottawa University - Online
Overland Park Private not-for-profit Online
—2743%——
6Wichita State University
Wichita Public
—2651%——
7University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth Private not-for-profit
—1748%$22,730—
8Southwestern College
Winfield Private not-for-profit
—636%$26,868—
9Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg Public
—457%——
10Barclay College
Haviland Private not-for-profit
—332%$31,827—
11Kansas State University
Manhattan Public
—171%——
12Ottawa University - Kansas City
Overland Park Private not-for-profit
—1———
13Sterling College
Sterling Private not-for-profit
—141%$22,406—

Colleges awarding the most Clinical degrees in Kansas

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)
1MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe Private not-for-profit
94Not reported
2University of Kansas
Lawrence Public
49Not reported
3Emporia State University
Emporia Public
35Not reported
4Wichita State University
Wichita Public
26Not reported
5University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth Private not-for-profit
17Not reported
6Southwestern College
Winfield Private not-for-profit
6Not reported
7Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg Public
4Not reported
8Barclay College
Haviland Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
9Kansas State University
Manhattan Public
1Not reported
10Ottawa University - Kansas City
Overland Park Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
Show the other 3 Kansas colleges offering Clinical
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Ottawa University - OttawaOttawaPrivate not-for-profit44
Ottawa University - Online (Online)Overland ParkPrivate not-for-profit27
Sterling CollegeSterlingPrivate not-for-profit1

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 Kansas

Jobs in Kansas
400
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$85,550
median $76,690
Best-paying metro
$81,370
Topeka, KS

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Clinical programs in Kansas.

Which Kansas colleges award the most Clinical degrees?+

MidAmerica Nazarene University (94 graduates a year), University of Kansas (49 graduates a year) and Emporia State University (35 graduates a year) award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in Kansas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 13 Kansas colleges offer Clinical.

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

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Kansas is $85,550 (median $76,690), across about 400 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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