Mississippi · Clinical

Best Clinical institutions in Mississippi, ranked by earnings

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
6
offering CIP 42.28
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
164
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$27,841
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,096
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
56%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$95,140
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Belhaven University
Jackson Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$28,3161949%$22,476$41,825
2Mississippi State University
Mississippi State Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,8419567%$26,000

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 Mississippi

Jobs in Mississippi
200
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$95,140
median $92,390
Best-paying metro
$81,690
Jackson, MS

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Clinical programs in Mississippi.

Which Clinical program in Mississippi has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Belhaven University tops the list at $28,316. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Mississippi is $95,140 (median $92,390), across about 200 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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).

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