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CIP 42.2899 Psychology

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

Total graduates

610

2025 · 34 schools

International share

1.5%

9 international students

Bachelor's degrees

108

1.9% international

Master's degrees

428

1.6% international

Overview

Clinical, Counseling, and Applied Psychology, Other is a specialized field within psychology that focuses on the practical application of psychological principles to address mental health issues, emotional challenges, and behavioral problems. This discipline encompasses various approaches and techniques that aim to improve individuals' well-being and functionality in their daily lives.

Students pursuing this field typically engage in extensive coursework covering topics such as psychological assessment, therapeutic techniques, counseling theories, and research methodologies. Training often includes hands-on experience through practicum placements, which allow students to work directly with clients under the supervision of licensed professionals.

The curriculum is designed to equip graduates with the skills necessary to assess psychological conditions, develop treatment plans, and implement interventions. Professionals in this field may work in diverse settings, including hospitals, community mental health centers, private practices, schools, and corporate environments. They may specialize in areas such as crisis intervention, family therapy, substance abuse counseling, or trauma recovery.

Additionally, this field emphasizes the importance of cultural competence, ethical practice, and evidence-based approaches to ensure that services are effective and sensitive to the diverse needs of clients. With growing awareness of mental health issues, demand for trained professionals in clinical, counseling, and applied psychology continues to rise, making it a promising career path for those interested in helping others achieve mental wellness and personal growth.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2010 to 2025, graduates grew 166% and the international share went from 1.7% to 1.5%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
58.2%
Asian
4.1%
Hispanic
15.4%
Black
11.6%
Other
9.2%
Intl.
1.5%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 34 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.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#73 Indiana University-Bloomington Indiana 67 2
#100 University of San Diego California 59 1
#137 James Madison University Virginia 10 0
#227 Ball State University Indiana 8 0
#299 Southern Connecticut State University Connecticut 3 0
#353 Trevecca Nazarene University Tennessee 33 0
#365 University of Central Arkansas Arkansas 3 0
#382 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Oklahoma 44 0
#382 Dallas Baptist University Texas 14 1
LAC #181 Bethune-Cookman University Florida 3 0
— Upper Iowa University Iowa 40 0
— Ashland University Ohio 30 0
— Walden University Minnesota 29 0
— Meridian University California 29 2
— Norfolk State University Virginia 23 0
— Roger Williams University Rhode Island 21 1
— Grace College and Theological Seminary Indiana 20 0
— Pillar College New Jersey 20 0
— Los Angeles Pacific University California 19 0
— Gwynedd Mercy University Pennsylvania 18 0
— Judson University Illinois 15 0
— Winebrenner Theological Seminary Ohio 14 0
— Saint Mary's College of California California 12 0
— Anna Maria College Massachusetts 12 0
— Lancaster Bible College Pennsylvania 12 0
— Adler University Illinois 9 0
— Rivier University New Hampshire 8 0
— Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German Puerto Rico 8 0
— Salve Regina University Rhode Island 7 0
— Springfield College Massachusetts 6 2
— University of Jamestown North Dakota 6 0
— Western Connecticut State University Connecticut 4 0
— Point University Georgia 3 0
— University of the Cumberlands Kentucky 1 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Managers, All Other 622,190 $73.99 $153,890
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 41,530 — $93,860
Psychologists, All Other 18,820 $53.47 $111,210

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2010–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.