Rhode Island · Clinical

Best colleges for Clinical in Rhode Island

Ranked by graduate earnings

Salve Regina University, Roger Williams University and Rhode Island College award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in Rhode Island: 33, 21 and 18 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 6 Rhode Island colleges offer Clinical and award 94 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
6
offering CIP 42.28
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
94
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$29,314
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$31,899
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
54%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$104,670
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
1Johnson & Wales University - Online
Providence Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Online Small program
$29,314140%$21,981$27,000

Colleges awarding the most Clinical degrees in Rhode Island

Top 5 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)
1Salve Regina University
Newport Private not-for-profit
33Not reported
2Roger Williams University
Bristol Private not-for-profit
21Not reported
3Rhode Island College
Providence Public
18Not reported
4University of Rhode Island
Kingston Public
7Not reported
5Johnson & Wales University - Providence
Providence Private not-for-profit
1$29,314
Show the other 1 Rhode Island colleges offering Clinical
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Johnson & Wales University - Online (Online)ProvidencePrivate not-for-profit14

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 Rhode Island

Jobs in Rhode Island
420
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$104,670
median $107,490
Best-paying metro
$109,500
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Clinical programs in Rhode Island.

Which Rhode Island colleges award the most Clinical degrees?+

Salve Regina University (33 graduates a year), Roger Williams University (21 graduates a year) and Rhode Island College (18 graduates a year) award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in Rhode Island, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 6 Rhode Island colleges offer Clinical.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Rhode Island?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Rhode Island is $104,670 (median $107,490), across about 420 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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