Maryland · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in Maryland, 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
23
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
2,573
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$34,426
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
17
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,244
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
54%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$109,990
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
1University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi Public · Bachelor's degree
$42,05677333%$23,465
2Bowie State University
Bowie Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,7658438%$28,375
3University of Maryland - College Park
College Park Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,93340489%$20,500
4University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,72128670%$20,500
5Washington College
Chestertown Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,4901565%$24,973$27,000
6University of Baltimore
Baltimore Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,4263438%$21,956
7Towson University
Towson Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,37540469%$20,788
8Coppin State University
Baltimore Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,3122426%$31,000
9Goucher College
Baltimore Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$31,4632557%$22,667$26,000
10Morgan State University
Baltimore Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,8137741%$31,000

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 Maryland

Jobs in Maryland
1,680
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$109,990
median $104,480
Best-paying metro
$109,080
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Related careers

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$109,990 avg · 1,680 jobs
Social Science Research Assistants
$70,080 avg · 710 jobs
Psychologists, All Other
$118,410 avg · 710 jobs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$116,940 avg · 660 jobs
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Maryland.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Maryland Global Campus tops the list at $42,056. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Maryland is $109,990 (median $104,480), across about 1,680 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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).

Explore every U.S. college in one conversation

Clema turns plain-language questions into sourced answers across every U.S. institution — earnings, aid, acceptance, graduation, safety, and athletics from IPEDS, College Scorecard, and 10+ federal datasets, built in.

Free for teams up to 3 · No credit card