Best colleges for Clinical in New Jersey
Ranked by graduates a year
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus, Rider University and Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in New Jersey: 99, 84 and 72 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 19 New Jersey colleges offer Clinical and award 796 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,…
19 institutions offering Clinical in New Jersey
Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Madison Private not-for-profit | — | 99 | 67% | $23,573 | — |
| 2 | Rider University Lawrenceville Private not-for-profit | — | 84 | 61% | $23,844 | — |
| 3 | Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus Teaneck Private not-for-profit | — | 72 | 53% | $18,059 | — |
| 4 | Kean University Union Public | — | 70 | 47% | — | — |
| 5 | Rutgers University - New Brunswick New Brunswick Public | — | 70 | 84% | — | — |
| 6 | Seton Hall University South Orange Private not-for-profit | — | 60 | 69% | $27,376 | — |
| 7 | Rowan University Glassboro Public | — | 59 | 67% | — | — |
| 8 | Caldwell University Caldwell Private not-for-profit | — | 53 | 57% | $21,902 | — |
| 9 | Georgian Court University Lakewood Private not-for-profit | — | 46 | 54% | $19,504 | — |
| 10 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne Public | — | 42 | 44% | — | — |
| 11 | Montclair State University Montclair Public | — | 34 | 65% | — | — |
| 12 | Felician University Lodi Private not-for-profit | — | 23 | 47% | $41,497 | — |
| 13 | New Jersey City University Jersey City Public | — | 20 | 34% | — | — |
| 14 | Saint Elizabeth University Morristown Private not-for-profit | — | 20 | 51% | $20,619 | — |
| 15 | Pillar College Newark Private not-for-profit | — | 20 | 38% | $8,042 | — |
| 16 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City Private not-for-profit | — | 18 | 58% | $14,440 | — |
| 17 | Monmouth University West Long Branch Private not-for-profit | — | 3 | 72% | $28,514 | — |
| 18 | Centenary University Hackettstown Private not-for-profit | — | 2 | 56% | $17,490 | — |
| 19 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton Public Degree completion | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Clinical degrees in New Jersey
Top 10 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.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Madison Private not-for-profit | 99 | Not reported |
| 2 | Rider University Lawrenceville Private not-for-profit | 84 | Not reported |
| 3 | Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus Teaneck Private not-for-profit | 72 | Not reported |
| 4 | Kean University Union Public | 70 | Not reported |
| 5 | Rutgers University - New Brunswick New Brunswick Public | 70 | Not reported |
| 6 | Seton Hall University South Orange Private not-for-profit | 60 | Not reported |
| 7 | Rowan University Glassboro Public | 59 | Not reported |
| 8 | Caldwell University Caldwell Private not-for-profit | 53 | Not reported |
| 9 | Georgian Court University Lakewood Private not-for-profit | 46 | Not reported |
| 10 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne Public | 42 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 9 New Jersey colleges offering Clinical
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University | Montclair | Public | 34 |
| Felician University | Lodi | Private not-for-profit | 23 |
| New Jersey City University | Jersey City | Public | 20 |
| Saint Elizabeth University | Morristown | Private not-for-profit | 20 |
| Pillar College | Newark | Private not-for-profit | 20 |
| Saint Peter's University | Jersey City | Private not-for-profit | 18 |
| Monmouth University | West Long Branch | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Centenary University | Hackettstown | Private not-for-profit | 2 |
| Thomas Edison State University (Degree completion) | Trenton | Public | 1 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).
Top skills
What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in New Jersey
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Clinical programs in New Jersey.
Which New Jersey colleges award the most Clinical degrees?+
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus (99 graduates a year), Rider University (84 graduates a year) and Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus (72 graduates a year) award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in New Jersey, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 19 New Jersey colleges offer Clinical.
How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in New Jersey?+
The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in New Jersey is $131,590 (median $127,090), across about 2,700 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).
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