by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Counseling Psychology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 55 doctor's degrees in counseling psychology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The counseling psychology doctor'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. 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 take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of different 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 schools for counseling psychology students working on their doctor'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 Counseling Psychology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for counseling psychology students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It's hard to beat University of Iowa if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in counseling psychology. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in counseling psychology from University of Iowa
University of Kansas is a great decision for students interested in a doctor's degree in counseling psychology. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in counseling psychology from University of Kansas
University of North Dakota is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in counseling psychology. UND is a large public university located in the city of Grand Forks.More information about a doctorate in counseling psychology from University of North Dakota
It's difficult to beat University of St Thomas Minnesota if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in counseling psychology. UST MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Paul.More information about a doctorate in counseling psychology from University of St Thomas Minnesota
SMU MN is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Winona.More information about a doctorate in counseling psychology from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
USD is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of Vermillion.More information about a doctorate in counseling psychology from University of South Dakota
Located in the large city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in counseling psychology from University of Missouri - Kansas City
Learn about other programs related to Counseling Psychology that might interest you.
Explore the best counseling psychology schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 199 | 20 |
| Iowa | 177 | 10 |
| Missouri | 175 | 9 |
| Kansas | 134 | 6 |
| North Dakota | 88 | 7 |
| South Dakota | 57 | 3 |
Counseling Psychology is one of 17 different types of Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 77 |
| Clinical Psychology | 50 |
| Educational Psychology | 40 |
| School Psychology | 15 |
| Forensic Psychology | 14 |
| Other Psychology & Counseling | 12 |
| Community Psychology | 4 |
| Clinical Child Psychology | 4 |
| Applied Psychology | 4 |
