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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 100 schools to find where clinical counseling applied psychology graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send clinical counseling applied psychology graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
For graduate earnings in clinical counseling applied psychology, no school beat University Of La Verne this year. University Of La Verne is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of La Verne. After graduating, clinical counseling applied psychology degree recipients from University Of La Verne typically earn about $104,707 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Chapman University one of the highest-paying schools for clinical counseling applied psychology. Set in the city of Orange, Chapman University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, clinical counseling applied psychology degree recipients from Chapman University typically earn about $90,639 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Loyola Marymount University one of the highest-paying schools for clinical counseling applied psychology. Set in the city of Los Angeles, Loyola Marymount University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career clinical counseling applied psychology graduates from Loyola Marymount University make a median of around $99,314 per year.
A rank of #4 makes California State University Long Beach one of the highest-paying schools for clinical counseling applied psychology. Located in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a public institution. Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology graduates of California State University Long Beach earn a median of about $100,275 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Alliant International University earned it the #5 place for clinical counseling applied psychology. Located in the city of San Diego, Alliant International University is a private for-profit institution. Early-career clinical counseling applied psychology graduates from Alliant International University make a median of around $105,285 per year.
University Of Southern California landed the #6 spot for clinical counseling applied psychology salaries this year. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. Students who complete the clinical counseling applied psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $112,242.
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying clinical counseling applied psychology schools. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a public institution. After graduating, clinical counseling applied psychology degree recipients from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College typically earn about $106,856 annually.
California State University Bakersfield earned the #8 position for clinical counseling applied psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Bakersfield, California State University Bakersfield is a public institution. Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology graduates of California State University Bakersfield earn a median of about $85,746 a year early in their careers.
California State University Northridge landed the #9 spot for clinical counseling applied psychology salaries this year. California State University Northridge is a public school located in the city of Northridge. Early-career clinical counseling applied psychology graduates from California State University Northridge make a median of around $89,766 per year.
California State University Monterey Bay landed the #10 spot for clinical counseling applied psychology salaries this year. California State University Monterey Bay is a public school located in the suburb of Seaside. Early-career clinical counseling applied psychology graduates from California State University Monterey Bay make a median of around $84,012 per year.
San Francisco State University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for clinical counseling applied psychology. Located in the city of San Francisco, San Francisco State University is a public institution. Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology graduates of San Francisco State University earn a median of about $112,862 a year early in their careers.
Seattle University came in at #12 for clinical counseling applied psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology graduates of Seattle University earn a median of about $81,366 a year early in their careers.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earned the #13 position for clinical counseling applied psychology graduate earnings this year. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach. After graduating, clinical counseling applied psychology degree recipients from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach typically earn about $79,874 annually.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for clinical counseling applied psychology. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide 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 $79,874.
Adelphi University earned the #15 position for clinical counseling applied psychology graduate earnings this year. Adelphi University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Garden City. Students who complete the clinical counseling applied psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $79,753.
Hofstra University landed the #16 spot for clinical counseling applied psychology salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University 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 $96,986.
Cuny Queens College came in at #17 for clinical counseling applied psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a public institution. Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology graduates of Cuny Queens College earn a median of about $87,663 a year early in their careers.
Spalding University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying clinical counseling applied psychology schools. Located in the city of Louisville, Spalding University is a private not-for-profit institution. Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology graduates of Spalding University earn a median of about $75,712 a year early in their careers.
Long Island University C W Post Campus placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for clinical counseling applied psychology. Set in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career clinical counseling applied psychology graduates from Long Island University C W Post Campus make a median of around $86,448 per year.
Santa Clara University earned the #20 position for clinical counseling applied psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Santa Clara, Santa Clara University is a private not-for-profit institution. Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology graduates of Santa Clara University earn a median of about $90,576 a year early in their careers.
Fordham University placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for clinical counseling applied psychology. Set in the city of Bronx, Fordham University 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 $75,355.
Seattle Pacific University earned the #22 position for clinical counseling applied psychology graduate earnings this year. Seattle Pacific University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle. Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology graduates of Seattle Pacific University earn a median of about $87,032 a year early in their careers.
Florida Institute Of Technology earned the #23 position for clinical counseling applied psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Melbourne, Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Clinical Counseling Applied Psychology graduates of Florida Institute Of Technology earn a median of about $80,426 a year early in their careers.
Elmhurst College placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for clinical counseling applied psychology. Located in the suburb of Elmhurst, Elmhurst 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 $75,918.
Minnesota State University Mankato placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for clinical counseling applied psychology. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. After graduating, clinical counseling applied psychology degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato typically earn about $73,323 annually.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid clinical counseling applied psychology ranking:
A few more high-earning clinical counseling applied psychology schools worth a look:
| Rank | College | Location | Avg Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Tufts University | Medford, MA | $73,135 | Full Report |
| #52 | Franklin University | Columbus, OH | $69,092 | Full Report |
| #53 | University Of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | $65,696 | Full Report |
| #54 | University Of South Florida Main Campus | Tampa, FL | $65,597 | Full Report |
| #55 | California State University San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $82,253 | Full Report |
| #56 | Palo Alto University | Palo Alto, CA | $78,762 | Full Report |
| #57 | National University | San Diego, CA | $75,317 | Full Report |
| #58 | Kent State University At Kent | Kent, OH | $64,534 | Full Report |
| #59 | Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science | North Chicago, IL | $64,457 | Full Report |
| #60 | The University Of Texas Pan American | Edinburg, TX | $67,983 | Full Report |
| #61 | Saint Cloud State University | Saint Cloud, MN | $73,664 | Full Report |
| #62 | University Of Wisconsin La Crosse | La Crosse, WI | $68,003 | Full Report |
| #63 | Northeastern University | Boston, MA | $70,766 | Full Report |
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries clinical counseling applied psychology graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 100 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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