New Jersey · Clinical

Best Clinical institutions in New Jersey, 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
17
offering CIP 42.28
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
743
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,902
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
57%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$128,400
BLS OEWS 2024

17 institutions offering Clinical in New Jersey

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus
Madison Private not-for-profit
10067%$23,573
2Rider University
Lawrenceville Private not-for-profit
8961%$23,844
3Rowan University
Glassboro Public
7267%
4Kean University
Union Public
6747%
5Seton Hall University
South Orange Private not-for-profit
5769%$27,376
6Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick Public
5484%
7Caldwell University
Caldwell Private not-for-profit
5257%$21,902
8Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck Private not-for-profit
5153%$18,059
9Georgian Court University
Lakewood Private not-for-profit
4954%$19,504
10William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne Public
3644%
11Felician University
Lodi Private not-for-profit
2147%$41,497
12Pillar College
Newark Private not-for-profit
2138%$8,042
13Montclair State University
Montclair Public
2065%
14New Jersey City University
Jersey City Public
1934%
15Saint Peter's University
Jersey City Private not-for-profit
1858%$14,440
16Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown Private not-for-profit
1651%$20,619
17Monmouth University
West Long Branch Private not-for-profit
172%$28,514

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 New Jersey

Jobs in New Jersey
2,850
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$128,400
median $110,190
Best-paying metro
$126,700
Trenton-Princeton, NJ

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Clinical programs in New Jersey.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in New Jersey?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in New Jersey is $128,400 (median $110,190), across about 2,850 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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