Washington · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in Washington, 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
18
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,898
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$34,594
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
14
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,510
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
63%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$125,270
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
1Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$40,2648762%$24,653$26,000
2Seattle University
Seattle Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$37,4528676%$31,900$19,500
3Central Washington University
Ellensburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,96424654%$19,500
4Washington State University
Pullman Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,21654560%$21,500
5University of Washington - Tacoma Campus
Tacoma Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,66015463%$17,426
6Eastern Washington University
Cheney Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,59414543%$19,628
7Gonzaga University
Spokane Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$33,55410986%$30,006$27,000
8Saint Martin's University
Lacey Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$33,5093452%$22,131$24,125
9Western Washington University
Bellingham Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,30623465%$19,449
10Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$30,7572469%$19,944$22,500

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

Related careers

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$125,270 avg · 980 jobs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$77,610 avg · 970 jobs
Social Science Research Assistants
$53,190 avg · 500 jobs
Psychologists, All Other
$115,620 avg · 380 jobs
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Washington.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Seattle Pacific University tops the list at $40,264. 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 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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