Washington · Clinical

Best Clinical institutions in Washington, 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
17
offering CIP 42.28
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
451
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$33,192
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$28,508
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
65%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$125,270
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Seattle Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,1923385%$14,259
2University of Washington - Bothell Campus
Bothell Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,1922465%$14,259

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 Washington

Jobs in Washington
980
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$125,270
median $115,050
Best-paying metro
$149,760
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Clinical programs in Washington.

Which Clinical program in Washington has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Washington - Seattle Campus tops the list at $33,192. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Washington is $125,270 (median $115,050), across about 980 jobs. 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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