by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 16 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of counseling psychology. Combined, these schools handed out 245 master's degrees in counseling psychology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of counseling psychology for getting your master's degree school matters. 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:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school'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 schools for counseling psychology students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Counseling Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in counseling psychology.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in counseling psychology has to look into Northeastern University. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Northeastern University
Salve Regina University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in counseling psychology. Salve Regina is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Newport.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Salve Regina University
Bay Path University is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in counseling psychology. Located in the large suburb of Longmeadow, Bay Path is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Bay Path University
Salem State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in counseling psychology. Salem State is a medium-sized public university located in the large suburb of Salem.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Salem State University
AIC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Springfield.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from American International College
Located in the large suburb of West Hartford, USJ is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from University of Saint Joseph
Westfield is a small public university located in the large suburb of Westfield.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Westfield State University
Cambridge College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Cambridge College
Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Springfield College
Located in the midsize city of Worcester, Assumption is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Assumption University
Learn about other programs related to Counseling 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 counseling psychology schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 551 | 171 |
| Connecticut | 313 | 18 |
| Rhode Island | 222 | 23 |
| Maine | 146 | 0 |
| Vermont | 115 | 33 |
Counseling Psychology is one of 17 different types of Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 562 |
| Clinical Psychology | 135 |
| School Psychology | 113 |
| Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 110 |
| Educational Psychology | 75 |
| Other Psychology & Counseling | 38 |
| Applied Psychology | 17 |
| Community Psychology | 15 |
| Forensic Psychology | 13 |
| Health/Medical Psychology | 7 |
