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2027 Best Clinical Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

25 Colleges in the United States
676 Clinical Psychology Degrees Awarded
$57,746 Avg Early-Career Salary

Clinical Psychology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 25 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for clinical psychology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Clinical Psychology in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the clinical psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Clinical Psychology

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Our analysis ranked Columbia University In The City Of New York the best school in the country for a degree in clinical psychology. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical psychology degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $86,770 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258. See the full clinical psychology program report for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Students looking for a strong clinical psychology program will find one at George Washington University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 48 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $71,781. Typical student debt for the program is $22,910. See the full clinical psychology program report for George Washington University

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best clinical psychology schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Hempstead. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Hofstra University awarded about 34 clinical psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical Psychology graduates of Hofstra University earn a median of $78,871 early in their careers. Hofstra University graduates carry a median of $24,848 in student loans. Get the full clinical psychology details for Hofstra University

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Adelphi University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in clinical psychology, ranking #4. Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Garden City. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Adelphi University awarded about 27 clinical psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from Adelphi University generally make around $84,888. Typical student debt for the program is $25,487. More information about a degree in clinical psychology from Adelphi University

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best clinical psychology schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glassboro. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 12 clinical psychology degrees were awarded at Rowan University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from Rowan University generally make around $65,803. Typical student debt for the program is $24,488. See the full clinical psychology program report for Rowan University

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Widener University Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best clinical psychology schools. Widener University Main Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Chester. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 58 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Widener University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical psychology degree from Widener University Main Campus earn around $59,618 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,561 to complete this degree. See the full clinical psychology program report for Widener University Main Campus

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Yeshiva University placed #7 among the best clinical psychology schools. Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 46 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Yeshiva University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical psychology program make about $60,441 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,625 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in clinical psychology from Yeshiva University

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Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine landed the #8 spot for clinical psychology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. There were roughly 51 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine generally make around $67,635. More information about a degree in clinical psychology from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

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Loyola University Baltimore placed #9 among the best clinical psychology schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. About 28 clinical psychology degrees were awarded at Loyola University Baltimore in the most recent year. Graduates of the clinical psychology program make about $47,854 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the clinical psychology program at Loyola University Baltimore

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Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD

Stevenson University earned the #10 position for clinical psychology this year. Stevenson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Owings Mills. Stevenson University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Stevenson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical psychology degree from Stevenson University earn around $50,346 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,042. More information about a degree in clinical psychology from Stevenson University

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Cuny City College
New York, NY

Cuny City College placed #11 among the best clinical psychology schools. This large public university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. About 32 clinical psychology degrees were awarded at Cuny City College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from Cuny City College generally make around $53,154. Students borrow a median of $13,389 to complete this degree. Get the full clinical psychology details for Cuny City College

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Long Island University C W Post Campus ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best clinical psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 clinical psychology degrees were awarded at Long Island University C W Post Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical psychology degree from Long Island University C W Post Campus earn around $68,497 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,211 to complete this degree. Get the full clinical psychology details for Long Island University C W Post Campus

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The New School
New York, NY

The New School earned the #13 position for clinical psychology this year. Set in the city of New York, The New School is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 12 clinical psychology degrees were awarded at The New School in the most recent year. Clinical Psychology graduates of The New School earn a median of $38,468 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,460. See the full clinical psychology program report for The New School

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Roberts Wesleyan College earned the #14 position for clinical psychology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Rochester. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Roberts Wesleyan College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical psychology program make about $55,532 in their early career. Roberts Wesleyan College graduates carry a median of $28,034 in student loans. Get the full clinical psychology details for Roberts Wesleyan College

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Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus placed #15 among the best clinical psychology schools. Located in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus awarded about 11 clinical psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus generally make around $68,244. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,513 in student loans. Read more about the clinical psychology program at Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus

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La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University placed #16 among the best clinical psychology schools. La Salle University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. La Salle University graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 31 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at La Salle University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from La Salle University generally make around $62,148. Students borrow a median of $25,462 to complete this degree. Get the full clinical psychology details for La Salle University

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William Paterson University Of New Jersey placed #17 among the best clinical psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 42 clinical psychology degrees were awarded at William Paterson University Of New Jersey in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from William Paterson University Of New Jersey generally make around $46,981. Typical student debt for the program is $25,644. More information about a degree in clinical psychology from William Paterson University Of New Jersey

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Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Point Park University landed the #18 spot for clinical psychology this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Point Park University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Point Park University awarded about 14 clinical psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from Point Park University generally make around $40,759. Students borrow a median of $28,323 to complete this degree. Read more about the clinical psychology program at Point Park University

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The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc placed #19 among the best clinical psychology schools. Set in the city of Washington, The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 38 clinical psychology degrees were awarded at The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc in the most recent year. Clinical Psychology graduates of The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc earn a median of $64,850 early in their careers. More information about a degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc

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Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best clinical psychology schools. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 19 clinical psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical Psychology graduates of Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $42,731 early in their careers. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $26,330 in student loans. See the full clinical psychology program report for Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania

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Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Marywood University placed #21 among the best clinical psychology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Scranton. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Marywood University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical psychology degree from Marywood University earn around $45,851 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,744 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in clinical psychology from Marywood University

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Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Immaculata University placed #22 among the best clinical psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Immaculata, Immaculata University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. Immaculata University awarded about 37 clinical psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical psychology degree from Immaculata University earn around $48,279 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,738 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in clinical psychology from Immaculata University

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Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Chestnut Hill College landed the #23 spot for clinical psychology this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. There were roughly 21 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Chestnut Hill College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical psychology degree recipients from Chestnut Hill College generally make around $49,828. Typical student debt for the program is $30,824. See the full clinical psychology program report for Chestnut Hill College

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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg placed #24 among the best clinical psychology schools. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Middletown. About 26% of students finish within six years. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg awarded about 18 clinical psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical psychology degree from Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg earn around $42,161 in the first couple years of their career. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg graduates carry a median of $25,969 in student loans. See the full clinical psychology program report for Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg

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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best clinical psychology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Erie. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 clinical psychology degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College in the most recent year. Clinical Psychology graduates of Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College earn a median of $42,161 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,296. Read more about the clinical psychology program at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 25 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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