Minnesota · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in Minnesota, 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
28
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
3,335
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$37,944
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
23
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,607
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
59%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$98,260
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
1College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$41,0292977%$22,583$27,000
2Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul Public · Bachelor's degree
$40,95812044%$30,155
3Capella University
Minneapolis Private for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$39,7641,04820%$19,369$40,816
4University of Minnesota - Duluth
Duluth Public · Bachelor's degree
$38,54316465%$24,225
5University of St Thomas
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$38,3965776%$28,888$27,000
6Walden University
Minneapolis Private for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$37,944510$52,781
7Hamline University
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$37,8723760%$20,981$24,512
8University of Northwestern - St Paul
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$37,7583468%$23,114$24,749
9Winona State University
Winona Public · Bachelor's degree
$37,6736157%$24,875
10University of Minnesota - Morris
Morris Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,8931763%$22,341

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 Minnesota

Jobs in Minnesota
1,490
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$98,260
median $102,650
Best-paying metro
$133,160
Rochester, MN

Related careers

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$98,260 avg · 1,490 jobs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$93,430 avg · 740 jobs
Psychologists, All Other
$103,820 avg · 400 jobs
Social Science Research Assistants
$55,250 avg · 60 jobs
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Minnesota.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), College of Saint Benedict tops the list at $41,029. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Minnesota is $98,260 (median $102,650), across about 1,490 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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