CIP 42.2801 Psychology

Clinical Psychology

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

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Total graduates

6,315

2025 · 201 schools

International share

4.0%

250 international students

Bachelor's degrees

343

6.7% international

Master's degrees

3,413

4.0% international

Overview

Clinical Psychology is a specialized field within psychology that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental health disorders. It combines scientific research with practical application, allowing professionals to provide therapy and support to individuals facing psychological challenges. Clinical psychologists utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and humanistic approaches, to help clients manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being.

In the United States, a career in clinical psychology typically requires advanced education, including a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in psychology. Programs often emphasize both theoretical knowledge and hands-on clinical training, enabling students to gain experience in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Additionally, clinical psychologists may work in diverse settings, such as hospitals, private practices, schools, or community mental health centers, addressing a wide range of issues from anxiety and depression to more severe conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

Ethics play a crucial role in clinical psychology, as practitioners must maintain confidentiality, obtain informed consent, and navigate complex situations with sensitivity and professionalism. As mental health awareness grows, the demand for qualified clinical psychologists continues to rise, making this a rewarding and impactful career choice for those passionate about helping others lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Overall, clinical psychology is a dynamic field that combines scientific understanding with compassionate care, playing a vital role in improving mental health across diverse populations.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

4,820 10

4,814 11

5,162 12

5,528 13

5,701 14

5,260 15

5,568 16

5,210 17

5,211 18

5,255 19

5,017 20

5,063 21

5,393 22

5,716 23

5,947 24

6,315 25

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From 2010 to 2025, graduates grew 31% and the international share went from 3.1% to 4.0%.

International share (%)

3 10

3 11

3 12

3 13

3 14

3 15

3 16

4 17

4 18

5 19

3 20

4 21

3 22

3 23

4 24

4 25

Graduates by group, 2025

White

50.2%

Asian

8.2%

Hispanic

19.4%

Black

7.7%

Other

10.6%

Intl.

4.0%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 201 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

Rank	School	State	Graduates	International
#9	Northwestern University	Illinois	17	6
#12	Columbia University in the City of New York	New York	8	0
#26	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Virginia	4	0
#29	University of California-San Diego	California	208	19
#31	Tufts University	Massachusetts	33	3
#34	Boston University	Massachusetts	36	9
#34	The University of Texas at Austin	Texas	4	0
#49	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Washington	5	1
#59	George Washington University	D.C.	48	8
#59	Stony Brook University	New York	9	0
#59	Texas A & M University-College Station	Texas	6	1
#72	Syracuse University	New York	2	0
#73	Binghamton University	New York	5	1
#80	Pepperdine University	California	813	29
#85	University at Buffalo	New York	5	0
#90	Yeshiva University	New York	46	2
#90	Baylor University	Texas	12	1
#90	Marquette University	Wisconsin	3	0
#95	American University	D.C.	7	0
#100	Auburn University	Alabama	8	0
#100	Saint Louis University	Missouri	11	0
#116	University of San Francisco	California	27	1
#116	Brigham Young University-Provo	Utah	5	0
#121	University of Denver	Colorado	70	5
#121	University of Central Florida	Florida	26	0
#121	Loyola University Chicago	Illinois	9	0
#121	SUNY at Albany	New York	5	1
#121	University of South Carolina-Columbia	South Carolina	5	0
#137	San Diego State University	California	22	2
#137	San Jose State University	California	13	0
#137	St John's University (NY)	New York	9	0
#137	University of Houston	Texas	10	0
#148	Catholic University of America	D.C.	7	1
#148	Mercer University	Georgia	17	0
#148	University of Kentucky	Kentucky	12	0
#148	University of Tulsa	Oklahoma	3	0
#148	University of Rhode Island	Rhode Island	7	1
#156	CUNY--City College	New York	32	2
#156	Duquesne University	Pennsylvania	6	1
#156	Virginia Commonwealth University	Virginia	14	0
#169	DePaul University	Illinois	11	1
#179	Gallaudet University	D.C.	6	0
#179	University of Louisville	Kentucky	9	0
#186	California Lutheran University	California	52	4
#186	University of Detroit Mercy	Michigan	21	1
#186	Texas Tech University	Texas	3	0
#191	Rowan University	New Jersey	12	2
#191	Adelphi University	New York	27	2
#191	Hofstra University	New York	34	3
#202	Ohio University-Main Campus	Ohio	16	1
#208	University of La Verne	California	12	0
#208	Xavier University	Ohio	14	0
#208	University of North Texas	Texas	8	2
#219	Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis	Indiana	13	0
#227	Ball State University	Indiana	5	1
#227	The New School	New York	12	4
#227	University of North Dakota	North Dakota	4	0
#227	West Chester University of Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania	6	0
#236	Florida Institute of Technology	Florida	36	1
#236	University of Nevada--Las Vegas	Nevada	14	4
#236	Kent State University at Kent	Ohio	9	0
#236	Pacific University	Oregon	79	1
#250	Nova Southeastern University	Florida	198	3
#250	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	Massachusetts	15	0
#250	La Salle University	Pennsylvania	31	0
#250	University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley	Texas	22	2
#262	Suffolk University	Massachusetts	18	0
#262	Central Michigan University	Michigan	2	0
#262	George Fox University	Oregon	54	1
#262	University of Texas--El Paso	Texas	4	0
#262	Seattle Pacific University	Washington	21	1
#262	Albizu University-San Juan	Puerto Rico	109	0
#276	Northern Arizona University	Arizona	23	0
#276	California Baptist University	California	35	0
#276	Western Michigan University	Michigan	2	0
#276	Widener University	Pennsylvania	58	2
#288	Biola University	California	39	2
#288	University of Hartford	Connecticut	42	1
#288	University of Indianapolis	Indiana	62	0
#288	Wichita State University	Kansas	5	1
#299	Azusa Pacific University	California	11	0
#308	Abilene Christian University	Texas	3	0
#317	Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus	Pennsylvania	11	0
#317	Marshall University	West Virginia	12	0
#328	Georgia Southern University	Georgia	8	1
#328	Old Dominion University	Virginia	2	0
#332	Point Park University	Pennsylvania	14	0
#342	Missouri State University	Missouri	9	0
#342	Cleveland State University	Ohio	12	1
#342	University of Texas--Tyler	Texas	32	3
#353	University of Houston--Clear Lake	Texas	23	2
#365	Indiana State University	Indiana	8	0
#365	Jackson State University	Mississippi	3	0
#365	Liberty University	Virginia	7	0
#376	Barry University	Florida	7	1
#382	National University	California	26	0
#382	Idaho State University	Idaho	13	0
#382	National Louis University	Illinois	65	4
#382	Roosevelt University	Illinois	34	5
#382	Wright State University-Main Campus	Ohio	48	2
#382	Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi	Texas	6	2
#382	Regent University	Virginia	40	0
#382	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico--Arecibo	Puerto Rico	21	0
#382	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce	Puerto Rico	23	1
LAC #57	Wheaton College (IL)	Illinois	61	10
LAC #116	Saint Michael's College	Vermont	11	0
—	Antioch University-Los Angeles	California	304	4
—	Alliant International University	California	217	8
—	Capella University	Minnesota	176	1
—	Palo Alto University	California	175	14
—	William James College	Massachusetts	163	1
—	The Wright Institute	California	107	5
—	Antioch University-Santa Barbara	California	80	3
—	Michigan School of Psychology	Michigan	70	0
—	Fielding Graduate University	California	67	1
—	Spalding University	Kentucky	67	0
—	Point Loma Nazarene University	California	54	0
—	Adler University	Illinois	54	1
—	Ponce Health Sciences University-East	Puerto Rico	53	0
—	Walden University	Minnesota	52	0
—	The Chicago School at Chicago	Illinois	51	5
—	Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine	Pennsylvania	51	1
—	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Texas	51	0
—	Midwestern University-Glendale	Arizona	49	0
—	Antioch University-New England	New Hampshire	47	0
—	William Paterson University of New Jersey	New Jersey	42	0
—	The Chicago School at Los Angeles	California	42	2
—	Midwestern University-Downers Grove	Illinois	40	1
—	The Chicago School at Anaheim	California	38	3
—	The Chicago School at Washington DC	D.C.	38	0
—	Vanguard University of Southern California	California	37	1
—	Immaculata University	Pennsylvania	37	0
—	Albizu University-Miami	Florida	29	1
—	Benedictine University	Illinois	28	1
—	Loyola University Maryland	Maryland	28	1
—	Evangel University	Missouri	28	0