Best Schools for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates earn a median of $52,488 within four years of graduating, ranking #194 out of 283 tracked majors — 16% below the median across all fields. There are 67 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 2,947 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates earn $82,023 while University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo graduates earn $25,528 — a $56,495 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates see an average 1% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.