by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 17 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Clinical Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 307 master's degrees in clinical psychology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Clinical Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in clinical psychology.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in clinical psychology has to check out Florida Institute of Technology. Florida Tech is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Melbourne.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Florida Institute of Technology
It is difficult to beat Nova Southeastern University if you want to pursue a master's degree in clinical psychology. NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern University
Auburn University is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in clinical psychology. Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the city of Auburn.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Auburn University
University of Kentucky is a good decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in clinical psychology. UK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lexington.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from University of Kentucky
Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the town of Williamsburg.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from University of the Cumberlands
Barry University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Miami.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Barry University
Southern Adventist is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Collegedale.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Southern Adventist University
UCF is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from University of Central Florida
UofSC is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from University of South Carolina - Columbia
Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Virginia Beach.More information about a master’s in clinical psychology from Regent 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 Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 147 |
| Georgia | 370 | 50 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 2 |
| Virginia | 331 | 27 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 7 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 63 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 4 |
| Alabama | 258 | 5 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 2 |
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 | 1,949 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 522 |
| Applied Psychology | 357 |
| Educational Psychology | 220 |
| Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 214 |
| School Psychology | 152 |
| Forensic Psychology | 147 |
| Community Psychology | 71 |
| Other Psychology & Counseling | 31 |
| Performance and Sport Psychology | 6 |
