by our College Data Analytics Team
[Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 53 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying clinical counseling applied psychology schools.
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Below are the schools whose clinical counseling applied psychology graduates go on to earn the most.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earned the #1 spot for highest-paid clinical counseling applied psychology graduates in the United States. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach. Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology graduates of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn a median of about $81,800 a year early in their careers.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying clinical counseling applied psychology schools. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Prescott. Students who complete the clinical counseling applied psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $81,800.
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in clinical counseling applied psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a public institution. Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology graduates of Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earn a median of about $55,215 a year early in their careers.
Vermont Technical College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying clinical counseling applied psychology schools. Set in the rural area of Randolph, Vermont Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, clinical counseling applied psychology degree recipients from Vermont Technical College typically earn about $55,563 annually.
A rank of #5 makes Boston College one of the highest-paying schools for clinical counseling applied psychology. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the clinical counseling applied psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,755.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for clinical counseling applied psychology. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Early-career clinical counseling applied psychology graduates from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus make a median of around $52,705 per year.
Pace University New York placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for clinical counseling applied psychology. Located in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, clinical counseling applied psychology degree recipients from Pace University New York typically earn about $64,937 annually.
Albright College landed the #8 spot for clinical counseling applied psychology salaries this year. Set in the city of Reading, Albright College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career clinical counseling applied psychology graduates from Albright College make a median of around $51,623 per year.
Emmanuel College Massachusetts placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for clinical counseling applied psychology. Set in the city of Boston, Emmanuel College Massachusetts is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the clinical counseling applied psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,620.
Thomas Jefferson University came in at #10 for clinical counseling applied psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, clinical counseling applied psychology degree recipients from Thomas Jefferson University typically earn about $48,949 annually.
Middle Tennessee State University landed the #11 spot for clinical counseling applied psychology salaries this year. Set in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution. Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology graduates of Middle Tennessee State University earn a median of about $60,689 a year early in their careers.
Saint Cloud State University came in at #12 for clinical counseling applied psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a public institution. Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology graduates of Saint Cloud State University earn a median of about $49,634 a year early in their careers.
Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying clinical counseling applied psychology schools. Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice is a public school located in the city of New York. Early-career clinical counseling applied psychology graduates from Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice make a median of around $55,307 per year.
Lesley University came in at #14 for clinical counseling applied psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, clinical counseling applied psychology degree recipients from Lesley University typically earn about $49,560 annually.
University Of North Texas landed the #15 spot for clinical counseling applied psychology salaries this year. University Of North Texas is a public school located in the city of Denton. Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of about $56,373 a year early in their careers.
Champlain College came in at #16 for clinical counseling applied psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Burlington, Champlain College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, clinical counseling applied psychology degree recipients from Champlain College typically earn about $45,757 annually.
Azusa Pacific University College landed the #17 spot for clinical counseling applied psychology salaries this year. Located in the suburb of San Dimas, Azusa Pacific University College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career clinical counseling applied psychology graduates from Azusa Pacific University College make a median of around $41,803 per year.
University Of Washington Bothell Campus earned the #18 position for clinical counseling applied psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Bothell, University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a public institution. Early-career clinical counseling applied psychology graduates from University Of Washington Bothell Campus make a median of around $54,108 per year.
University Of California San Diego landed the #19 spot for clinical counseling applied psychology salaries this year. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. Students who complete the clinical counseling applied psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $63,237.
University Of Phoenix Arizona landed the #20 spot for clinical counseling applied psychology salaries this year. Set in the city of Phoenix, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a private for-profit institution. Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology graduates of University Of Phoenix Arizona earn a median of about $41,118 a year early in their careers.
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global landed the #21 spot for clinical counseling applied psychology salaries this year. Located in the rural area of Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career clinical counseling applied psychology graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global make a median of around $40,706 per year.
Suny College Of Technology At Canton earned the #22 position for clinical counseling applied psychology graduate earnings this year. Suny College Of Technology At Canton is a public school located in the town of Canton. Students who complete the clinical counseling applied psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,517.
University Of Mary Hardin Baylor came in at #23 for clinical counseling applied psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Belton, University Of Mary Hardin Baylor is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the clinical counseling applied psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,927.
Florida Institute Of Technology placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for clinical counseling applied psychology. Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Melbourne. After graduating, clinical counseling applied psychology degree recipients from Florida Institute Of Technology typically earn about $48,721 annually.
Florida Institute Of Technology Online ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying clinical counseling applied psychology schools. Located in the city of Melbourne, Florida Institute Of Technology Online is a private not-for-profit institution. Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology graduates of Florida Institute Of Technology Online earn a median of about $48,721 a year early in their careers.
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their clinical counseling applied psychology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 53 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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