Nebraska · Clinical

Best colleges for Clinical in Nebraska

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Wayne State College award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in Nebraska: 29, 24 and 19 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 9 Nebraska colleges offer Clinical and award 142 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
9
offering CIP 42.28
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
142
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$35,028
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,103
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
51%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$99,180
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

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
1Wayne State College
Wayne Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$35,0281952%—$23,659

Colleges awarding the most Clinical degrees in Nebraska

Top 8 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)
1University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha Public
29Not reported
2University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln Public
24Not reported
3Wayne State College
Wayne Public
19$35,028
4Chadron State College
Chadron Public
16Not reported
5Doane University
Crete Private not-for-profit
7Not reported
6University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha Public
5Not reported
7Midland University
Fremont Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
8College of Saint Mary
Omaha Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
Show the other 1 Nebraska colleges offering Clinical
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Bellevue University (Online)BellevuePrivate not-for-profit36

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 Nebraska

Jobs in Nebraska
770
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$99,180
median $94,540
Best-paying metro
$123,270
Lincoln, NE

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Clinical programs in Nebraska.

Which Nebraska colleges award the most Clinical degrees?+

University of Nebraska at Omaha (29 graduates a year), University of Nebraska-Lincoln (24 graduates a year) and Wayne State College (19 graduates a year) award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in Nebraska, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 9 Nebraska colleges offer Clinical.

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

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Nebraska is $99,180 (median $94,540), across about 770 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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