Virginia · Clinical

Best Clinical institutions in Virginia, 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
15
offering CIP 42.28
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
2,457
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,803
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
61%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$105,480
BLS OEWS 2024

15 institutions offering Clinical in Virginia

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Liberty University
Lynchburg Private not-for-profit
1,82765%$28,911
2George Mason University
Fairfax Public
19568%
3Regent University
Virginia Beach Private not-for-profit
10057%$18,677
4Marymount University
Arlington Private not-for-profit
9654%$25,803
5Mary Baldwin University
Staunton Private not-for-profit
6439%$18,500
6University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville Public
5696%
7William & Mary
Williamsburg Public
2589%
8Divine Mercy University
Sterling Private not-for-profit
20
9Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond Public
1763%
10James Madison University
Harrisonburg Public
1580%
11Norfolk State University
Norfolk Public
1338%
12Radford University
Radford Public
1249%
13Shenandoah University
Winchester Private not-for-profit
1067%$27,455
14Old Dominion University
Norfolk Public
546%
15Virginia State University
Petersburg Public
239%

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 Virginia

Jobs in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$105,480
median $87,110
Best-paying metro
$106,980
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Clinical programs in Virginia.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Virginia?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Virginia is $105,480 (median $87,110). 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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