by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for clinical psychology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 354 master's degrees in clinical psychology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The clinical psychology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for clinical psychology students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Clinical Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in clinical psychology.
Northwestern University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in clinical psychology. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Northwestern University
Loyola University Chicago is a good option for individuals interested in a master's degree in clinical psychology. Loyola Chicago is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Loyola University Chicago
Wheaton College Illinois is a good choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in clinical psychology. Located in the large suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Wheaton College Illinois
Ball State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in clinical psychology. Ball State is a large public university located in the small city of Muncie.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Ball State University
NLU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from National Louis University
DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from DePaul University
Located in the large city of Detroit, Detroit Mercy is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from University of Detroit Mercy
Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Central Michigan University
Located in the city of Dayton, UDayton is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from University of Dayton
Roosevelt is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Roosevelt University
Learn about other programs related to Clinical Psychology that might interest you.
Our Master of Science in Psychology program is designed to extend your knowledge and discipline in psychology, preparing you for a wide variety of professions and contexts.
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Clinical Psychology is one of 17 different types of Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 1,160 |
| School Psychology | 415 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 356 |
| Educational Psychology | 339 |
| Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 333 |
| Community Psychology | 93 |
| Forensic Psychology | 59 |
| Applied Psychology | 28 |
| Other Psychology & Counseling | 17 |
