Best institutions to study Clinical
Any instructional program in clinical, counseling and applied psychology not listed above.
46 U.S. institutions graduated 711 Clinical students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 42.2899, a specialization of Clinical (CIP 42.28), and leads most directly to the Psychologists, All Other occupation (BLS SOC 19-3039).
About Clinical programs
Any instructional program in clinical, counseling and applied psychology not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Clinical program, officially titled Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other, is designed for students interested in the field of psychology, particularly in clinical and counseling settings. This program encompasses a variety of instructional approaches not specifically categorized elsewhere, making it suitable for those seeking a comprehensive understanding of psychological practices.
Students in the Clinical program will engage in coursework that covers various aspects of clinical and counseling psychology. This includes the study of psychological theories, therapeutic techniques, and practical applications in real-world settings, preparing graduates for diverse roles in the mental health field.
Credentials awarded
What Clinical graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Master's degree428 graduates / yr · 22 institutions60%
- Bachelor's degree108 graduates / yr · 5 institutions15%
- Postbaccalaureate certificate73 graduates / yr · 7 institutions10%
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship56 graduates / yr · 6 institutions7.9%
- Post-master's certificate26 graduates / yr · 5 institutions3.7%
- Doctor's degree - professional practice18 graduates / yr · 3 institutions2.5%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year2 graduates / yr · 2 institutions0.3%
Graduates over time
Clinical completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 706 |
| 2013 | 578 |
| 2014 | 589 |
| 2015 | 404 |
| 2016 | 347 |
| 2017 | 492 |
| 2018 | 506 |
| 2019 | 536 |
| 2020 | 686 |
| 2021 | 692 |
| 2022 | 626 |
| 2023 | 637 |
| 2024 | 577 |
| 2025 | 711 |
Top 46 institutions for Clinical, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana University - Bloomington Bloomington, INPublicBachelor's | 67 | 80% | — | — |
| 2 | University of San Diego San Diego, CAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 59 | 84% | $26,035 | — |
| 3 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OKPublicMaster's | 44 | 40% | — | — |
| 4 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJPrivate not-for-profitPost-degree cert. | 43 | 61% | $23,844 | — |
| 5 | Upper Iowa University Fayette, IAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 40 | 34% | $22,697 | — |
| 6 | Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TNPrivate not-for-profitMaster'sDoctoral | 33 | 53% | $14,286 | — |
| 7 | Ashland University Ashland, OHPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 30 | 61% | $21,785 | — |
| 8 | Walden University Minneapolis, MNPrivate for-profitDoctoral | 29 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Meridian University Petaluma, CAPrivate for-profitMaster's | 29 | — | — | — |
| 10 | Norfolk State University Norfolk, VAPublicMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 24 | 38% | — | — |
| 11 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RIPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 21 | 69% | $34,648 | — |
| 12 | Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, INPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 20 | 69% | $16,216 | — |
| 13 | Pillar College Newark, NJPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 20 | 38% | $8,042 | — |
| 14 | Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PAPrivate not-for-profitMaster'sMaster's | 19 | 57% | $25,843 | — |
| 15 | Los Angeles Pacific University San Dimas, CAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 19 | 21% | $21,273 | $41,803 |
| 16 | Judson University Elgin, ILPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 15 | 60% | $25,200 | — |
| 17 | Winebrenner Theological Seminary Findlay, OHPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 14 | — | — | — |
| 18 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TXPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 14 | 57% | $29,227 | — |
| 19 | University of Redlands Redlands, CAPrivate not-for-profitPost-degree cert. | 12 | 67% | $22,706 | — |
| 20 | Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 12 | 70% | $25,578 | — |
| 21 | Anna Maria College Paxton, MAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 12 | 46% | $29,422 | — |
| 22 | Lancaster Bible College Lancaster, PAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor'sMaster's | 12 | 67% | $21,399 | — |
| 23 | Fielding Graduate University Santa Barbara, CAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 11 | — | — | — |
| 24 | Eastern University Saint Davids, PAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 10 | 54% | $25,146 | — |
| 25 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VAPublicDoctoral | 10 | 80% | — | — |
| 26 | Adler University Chicago, ILPrivate not-for-profitDoctoral (prof.) | 9 | — | — | — |
| 27 | MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KSPrivate not-for-profitPost-degree cert. | 9 | 54% | $28,845 | — |
| 28 | Ball State University Muncie, INPublicMaster's | 8 | 62% | — | — |
| 29 | Rivier University Nashua, NHPrivate not-for-profitDoctoral (prof.) | 8 | 52% | $25,065 | — |
| 30 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German San German, PRPrivate not-for-profitDoctoral | 8 | 43% | $10,477 | — |
| 31 | Salve Regina University Newport, RIPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 7 | 77% | $31,899 | — |
| 32 | Springfield College Springfield, MAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 6 | 74% | $26,290 | — |
| 33 | University of Jamestown Jamestown, NDPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 6 | 49% | $19,583 | — |
| 34 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CTPublicMaster's | 4 | 52% | — | — |
| 35 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, INPrivate not-for-profitPost-degree cert. | 4 | 70% | $20,155 | — |
| 36 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, ARPublicDoctoral | 3 | 54% | — | — |
| 37 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CTPublicDoctoral | 3 | 50% | — | — |
| 38 | Bethune - Cookman University Daytona Beach, FLPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 3 | 31% | $16,818 | — |
| 39 | Point University West Point, GAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 3 | 34% | $20,980 | — |
| 40 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, ORPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 3 | 75% | $27,621 | — |
| 41 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PAPrivate not-for-profitPost-degree cert. | 3 | 88% | $26,912 | — |
| 42 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KYPrivate not-for-profitDoctoral (prof.) | 1 | 50% | $11,672 | — |
| 43 | St. Joseph's University - New York Brooklyn, NYPrivate not-for-profitAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 1 | 69% | $17,134 | — |
| 44 | Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NYPrivate not-for-profitPost-degree cert. | 1 | — | — | — |
| 45 | Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 1 | 49% | $29,887 | — |
| 46 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VAPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 1 | 46% | — | — |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Clinical field (CIP 42.28) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 25 states & territories
Where Clinical graduates come from. Each state links to all Clinical programs offered there.
Careers & outlook
The payoff after graduation: occupation 19-3039, Psychologists, All Other, and its national outlook.
Graduates of the Clinical program can pursue careers as psychologists, managers, or psychology teachers at the postsecondary level. The job outlook for this field is promising, with a growth rate of 4.3% and approximately 3,900 annual openings. A master's degree is typically required, with a median wage of $117,580.
Top-paying metros
Career pathways for CIP 42.2899
The occupations the NCES crosswalk maps this 6-digit code to, with BLS pay and 10-year outlook.
| Occupation | US median pay | Growth | Openings / yr | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Psychologists, All Otherprimary SOC 19-3039 | $110,840 | +4.3% About as fast as average | ~3,900 | Master's degree |
Managers, All Other SOC 11-9199 | $141,900 | +4.5% About as fast as average | ~106,700 | Bachelor's degree |
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary SOC 25-1066 | $80,340 | +3.6% About as fast as average | ~4,000 | Doctoral or professional degree |
Related careers
Other Clinical specializations
The 17 other 6-digit CIP codes under Clinical (CIP 42.28).
- Counseling PsychologyCIP 42.280312,264 graduates / yr277 institutions
- Applied Behavior AnalysisCIP 42.28147,215 graduates / yr143 institutions
- Clinical PsychologyCIP 42.28016,396 graduates / yr205 institutions
- School PsychologyCIP 42.28053,734 graduates / yr205 institutions
- Industrial and Organizational PsychologyCIP 42.28043,169 graduates / yr127 institutions
- Applied PsychologyCIP 42.28132,999 graduates / yr96 institutions
- Forensic PsychologyCIP 42.28122,718 graduates / yr59 institutions
- Educational PsychologyCIP 42.28061,874 graduates / yr84 institutions
- Family PsychologyCIP 42.2811partial data630 graduates / yr6 institutions
- Community PsychologyCIP 42.2802464 graduates / yr34 institutions
- Health/CIP 42.2810
Medical Psychology 428 graduates / yr25 institutions - Performance and Sport PsychologyCIP 42.2815318 graduates / yr18 institutions
- Clinical Child PsychologyCIP 42.2807partial data101 graduates / yr9 institutions
- Transpersonal/CIP 42.2817
Spiritual Psychology limited data40 graduates / yr1 institutions - Environmental PsychologyCIP 42.2808partial data22 graduates / yr3 institutions
- GeropsychologyCIP 42.2809limited data2 graduates / yr1 institutions
Show 1 more CIP codes with no U.S. programs reported+
- Somatic Psychology42.2816
No institution reported completions for these codes in the latest IPEDS year, so they have no page.
Common questions
What degrees can I earn in this program?+
You can earn a Master's degree, Bachelor's degree, Postbaccalaureate certificate, or a Doctor's degree.
How many colleges offer this program in the U.S.?+
There are 46 colleges offering the Clinical program across the United States.
What is the typical education required for careers in this field?+
Most careers in this field typically require a Master's degree.
What is the job outlook for graduates?+
The job outlook is about as fast as average, with a growth rate of 4.3%.
What is the CIP code for Clinical?+
Clinical is CIP 42.2899 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Clinical (CIP 42.28). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in clinical, counseling and applied psychology not listed above.
How many institutions offer Clinical programs?+
46 U.S. institutions reported Clinical graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 25 states & territories, awarding 711 credentials in the year. That is 1.7% of all Clinical graduates.
How much do Clinical graduates earn?+
Earnings are not published at the 6-digit CIP level by any federal source. The Psychologists, All Other occupation, which Clinical most directly leads to, pays a median of $110,840 a year nationally (BLS OEWS May 2025), and graduates of the broader Clinical field report median earnings of $41,803 one year after graduation (College Scorecard).
About the data on this page
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Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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