Massachusetts · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in Massachusetts, 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
47
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
3,388
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$39,211
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
31
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,273
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
58%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$102,440
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
1Boston College
Chestnut Hill Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$44,76012891%$21,126$18,000
2Endicott College
Beverly Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$43,6464076%$34,195$27,000
3College of the Holy Cross
Worcester Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$41,09910187%$24,533$27,000
4American International College
Springfield Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$40,4671546%$23,595$27,000
5University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell Public · Bachelor's degree
$40,05423865%$25,925
6Lesley University
Cambridge Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$39,2112658%$30,837$23,848
7Boston University
Boston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$39,17536589%$21,956$26,000
8Bay Path University
Longmeadow Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$38,9603444%$16,859$29,162
9Assumption University
Worcester Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$38,6973375%$24,206$27,000
10Worcester State University
Worcester Public · Bachelor's degree
$38,16911161%$24,394

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 Massachusetts

Jobs in Massachusetts
3,470
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$102,440
median $87,060
Best-paying metro
$110,770
Pittsfield, MA

Related careers

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$102,440 avg · 3,470 jobs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$97,240 avg · 1,780 jobs
Psychologists, All Other
$123,810 avg · 510 jobs
Social Science Research Assistants
$59,560
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Massachusetts.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Boston College tops the list at $44,760. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Massachusetts is $102,440 (median $87,060), across about 3,470 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).

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