by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 10 degrees and certificates in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 70% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $45,762 one year after completing, rising to $55,481 after four years.
A major in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy involves the study of Psychoanalysis And Psychotherapy. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Practice The Provision Of Psychoanalytic Counseling To Individuals And Groups Based On The Psychodynamic Principles Evolved From Authorities Such As Freud, Adler, And Jung. Includes Instruction In Self-Analysis, Personality Theory, Dream Analysis, Free Association And Transference Theory And Techniques, Psychodynamic Theory, Developmental Processes, Applications To Specific Clinical Conditions, Practice Management, And Professional Standards And Ethics.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, psychoanalysis and psychotherapy is a popular field of study, with 10 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award psychoanalysis and psychotherapy degrees, an average of 10 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 10.
By level, the 10 awards include 7 master’s degrees and 3 doctorates.
Women earned 50% of psychoanalysis and psychotherapy degrees and certificates in the latest year (5 of 10). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (5) and Hispanic or Latino (1), and international students earned 1.
The most common psychoanalysis and psychotherapy credential is the master’s degree: 7 of the 10 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to psychoanalysis and psychotherapy call most for Reading Comprehension, Social Perceptiveness and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Psychology, Therapy and Counseling and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a psychoanalysis and psychotherapy degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 7 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 3 |
Post-doctoral training is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, at 48%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-doctoral training | 48% |
| Doctoral degree | 44% |
| Master’s degree | 8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, with an average median salary of $68,140; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical and Counseling Psychologists, at 14.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Behavioral Therapist, Assessment Coordinator, Vocational Psychologist and Elder Counselor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, at 85,073.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | 85,073 | 14.7% |
Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy graduates earn a median $45,762 one year after completing their program, $55,481 after four years and $50,915 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,762 |
| 4 years | $55,481 |
| 5 years | $50,915 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, with a median salary of $68,140.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $68,140 |
Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy has 12 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 36,106 degrees a year; the largest are Mental Health Counseling/Counselor (12,039), Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (6,362) and Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling (4,547). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 12,039 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 6,362 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 4,547 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 3,934 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 3,399 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | 2,777 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 2,203 |
| Genetic Counseling/Counselor | 402 |
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling | 217 |
| Trauma Counseling | 214 |
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