by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for clinical psychology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 214 master's degrees in clinical psychology to qualified students.
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Your choice of clinical psychology for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality clinical psychology program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete 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 Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in clinical psychology.
It's hard to beat George Washington University if you want to pursue a master's degree in clinical psychology. GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from George Washington University
Hofstra University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in clinical psychology. Located in the large suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Hofstra University
It's difficult to beat Rowan University if you want to pursue a master's degree in clinical psychology. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Rowan University
Adelphi University is a great decision for students pursuing a master's degree in clinical psychology. Located in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Adelphi University
Loyola Maryland is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Loyola University Maryland
CHC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Chestnut Hill College
Widener is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Chester.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Widener University
Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from The Graduate Center, CUNY
La Salle is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from La Salle University
Located in the large suburb of Immaculata, Immaculata is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Immaculata 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.
Explore the best clinical psychology colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 695 | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | 607 | 124 |
| Maryland | 363 | 17 |
| New Jersey | 346 | 21 |
| District of Columbia | 334 | 22 |
One of 17 majors within the Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology area of study, Clinical Psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 888 |
| School Psychology | 468 |
| Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 255 |
| Forensic Psychology | 220 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 210 |
| Educational Psychology | 193 |
| Applied Psychology | 87 |
| Other Psychology & Counseling | 49 |
| Community Psychology | 10 |
| Health/Medical Psychology | 5 |
