North Carolina · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in North Carolina, 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
48
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
3,644
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$30,359
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
22
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,351
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$99,940
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
1Elon University
Elon Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,6689284%$33,688$23,250
2Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,82313389%$20,914$21,500
3Campbell University
Buies Creek Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$33,8924961%$23,331$27,000
4Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,21716738%$27,000
5North Carolina Wesleyan University
Rocky Mount Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$30,5702642%$18,905$30,830
6University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,35943969%$24,250
7East Carolina University
Greenville Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,08629263%$24,774
8Chowan University
Murfreesboro Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$30,0761230%$17,195$31,000
9North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,73836385%$22,373
10University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,41832371%$23,250

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 North Carolina

Jobs in North Carolina
2,420
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$99,940
median $91,840
Best-paying metro
$117,550
Asheville, NC

Related careers

Social Science Research Assistants
$58,590 avg · 3,470 jobs
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$99,940 avg · 2,420 jobs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$82,820 avg · 1,040 jobs
Psychologists, All Other
$122,490 avg · 480 jobs
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in North Carolina.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Elon University tops the list at $36,668. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in North Carolina?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in North Carolina is $99,940 (median $91,840), across about 2,420 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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