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2027 Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

104 Colleges in the United States
5,342 Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Degrees Awarded
$54,079 Avg Early-Career Salary

Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 104 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools.

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Best Schools for Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology

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Leading the list is Columbia University In The City Of New York, our #1 school for clinical, counseling & applied psychology. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 51 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $86,770 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from Columbia University In The City Of New York

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A rank of #2 makes Fordham University one of the top schools for clinical, counseling & applied psychology. Set in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 49 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Fordham University in the most recent year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $70,647 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,643. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Fordham University

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George Washington University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 113 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $71,781 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete this degree. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for George Washington University

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Students looking for a strong clinical, counseling & applied psychology program will find one at Hofstra University, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 80 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from Hofstra University earn around $78,871 in the first couple years of their career. Hofstra University graduates carry a median of $24,848 in student loans. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Hofstra University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #5 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the top schools for clinical, counseling & applied psychology. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 117 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $52,641 early in their careers. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from University Of Pennsylvania

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University earned the #6 position for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. About 79% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 42 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Saint Josephs University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $65,421 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,426 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from Saint Josephs University

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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earned the #7 position for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New York. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates 72% of students within six years. About 80 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College in the most recent year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $65,155 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,691 to complete this degree. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Adelphi University landed the #8 spot for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Set in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. Adelphi University awarded about 57 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of Adelphi University earn a median of $84,888 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,487. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Adelphi University

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Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #9 for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public university. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 70 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $53,209. Typical student debt for the program is $25,120. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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Cuny Queens College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Cuny Queens College is a large public school located in the city of Queens. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Cuny Queens College awarded about 47 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of Cuny Queens College earn a median of $68,068 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,157 to complete this degree. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Cuny Queens College

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University landed the #11 spot for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Rowan University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Rowan University awarded about 59 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $65,803 early in their careers. Rowan University graduates carry a median of $24,488 in student loans. Read more about the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program at Rowan University

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Widener University Main Campus landed the #12 spot for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Set in the suburb of Chester, Widener University Main Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 58 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Widener University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from Widener University Main Campus earn around $59,618 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,561 to complete this degree. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Widener University Main Campus

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University placed #13 among the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. About 70% of students finish within six years. Towson University awarded about 12 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from Towson University earn around $50,370 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,241. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Towson University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University came in at #14 for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. About 75% of students finish within six years. Temple University awarded about 102 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $55,074 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,259. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Temple University

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. About 99 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $43,495 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Albany. Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences earn around $71,648 in the first couple years of their career. Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences

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Lebanon Valley College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Annville, Lebanon Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 21 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Lebanon Valley College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Lebanon Valley College generally make around $49,801. Students borrow a median of $26,767 to complete this degree. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Lebanon Valley College

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Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Marist College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Marist College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Marist College in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from Marist College earn around $66,100 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,962. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Marist College

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Yeshiva University landed the #19 spot for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 93 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Yeshiva University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Yeshiva University generally make around $60,441. Typical student debt for the program is $20,625. Read more about the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program at Yeshiva University

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University came in at #20 for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Orange. About 70% of students finish within six years. Seton Hall University awarded about 60 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Seton Hall University generally make around $58,027. Students borrow a median of $23,422 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from Seton Hall University

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Touro College
New York, NY

Touro College placed #21 among the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Located in the city of New York, Touro College is a large private not-for-profit university. Touro College graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 71 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Touro College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from Touro College earn around $57,806 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,285 to complete this degree. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Touro College

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Pace University New York landed the #22 spot for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Set in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pace University New York awarded about 35 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of Pace University New York earn a median of $40,671 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Pace University New York

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Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice placed #23 among the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice is a large public institution. Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice graduates 56% of students within six years. Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice awarded about 638 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice earn a median of $42,009 early in their careers. Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice graduates carry a median of $13,421 in student loans. Read more about the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program at Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice

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Niagara University
Niagara University, NY

Niagara University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Niagara University, Niagara University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Niagara University graduates 74% of students within six years. About 65 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Niagara University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Niagara University generally make around $51,918. Students borrow a median of $26,208 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from Niagara University

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Cuny Brooklyn College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. This large public university is located in the city of Brooklyn. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 74 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Brooklyn College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $60,816 in their early career. Cuny Brooklyn College graduates carry a median of $13,303 in student loans. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Cuny Brooklyn College

Rest of the Top 50 Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong clinical, counseling & applied psychology education:

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Manhattan College
Riverdale, NY
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
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Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA
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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ
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Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD
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Gwynedd Mercy College
Gwynedd Valley, PA
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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY
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Cuny City College
New York, NY
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The New School
New York, NY
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 104 schools evaluated.

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