by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 46 U.S. colleges awarded 711 degrees and certificates in Other Psychology & Counseling. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 74% of graduates. College Factual ranks 22 schools in its 2027 Best Other Psychology & Counseling Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $55,107 one year after completing, rising to $71,095 after four years.
A major in Other Psychology & Counseling explores Clinical, Counseling And Applied Psychology, Other. Any Instructional Program In Clinical, Counseling And Applied Psychology Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other psychology & counseling is a popular field of study, with 711 degrees awarded annually. 46 colleges award other psychology & counseling degrees, an average of 15 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 67.
By level, the 711 awards include 108 bachelor’s degrees, 529 master’s degrees and 74 doctorates.
Women earned 80% of other psychology & counseling degrees and certificates in the latest year (572 of 711). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (420) and Hispanic or Latino (104), and international students earned 11.
College Factual ranks 22 schools in its 2027 Best Other Psychology & Counseling Schools ranking, including 4 for bachelor’s degrees, 18 for master’s degrees and 3 for doctorates. It also ranks other psychology & counseling schools within 9 states. In all, 46 colleges offer other psychology & counseling programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Psychology & Counseling Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other psychology & counseling credential is the master’s degree: 529 of the 711 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other psychology & counseling call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Speaking, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Psychology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an other psychology & counseling degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 108 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 529 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 74 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other psychology & counseling, at 33.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 33.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 25.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 17.5% |
| Master’s degree | 8.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.6% |
| Some college courses | 2.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
11 occupations are related to Other Psychology & Counseling, with an average median salary of $105,599; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Human Relations Teacher, Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology Teacher and College Professor.
The occupation related to other psychology & counseling with the most projected jobs is Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary, at 513,614.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 513,614 | -3.0% |
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Clinical Neuropsychologists | 216,013 | 8.9% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
| Neuropsychologists | 186,493 | 6.5% |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 128,884 | 5.2% |
Other Psychology & Counseling graduates earn a median $55,107 one year after completing their program, $71,095 after four years and $67,444 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,107 |
| 4 years | $71,095 |
| 5 years | $67,444 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other psychology & counseling is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
Other Psychology & Counseling has 16 similar majors in the Psychology field, which together award 42,476 degrees a year; the largest are Counseling Psychology (12,299), Applied Behavior Analysis (7,220) and Clinical Psychology (6,412). Browse all Psychology majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 12,299 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 7,220 |
| Clinical Psychology | 6,412 |
| School Psychology | 3,735 |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3,171 |
| Applied Psychology | 3,004 |
| Forensic Psychology | 2,736 |
| Educational Psychology | 1,876 |
| Family Psychology | 630 |
| Community Psychology | 467 |
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