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2027 Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Schools in New Jersey

16 Colleges in the United States
790 Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Degrees Awarded
$53,438 Avg Early-Career Salary

Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 16 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 New Jersey

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall clinical, counseling & applied psychology education in New Jersey.

Top Schools in Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology

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No school ranked higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick this year for clinical, counseling & applied psychology. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Rutgers University New Brunswick awarded about 70 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn around $53,209 in the first couple years of their career. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates carry a median of $25,120 in student loans. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from Rutgers University New Brunswick

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glassboro. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 59 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Rowan University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Rowan University generally make around $65,803. Students borrow a median of $24,488 to complete this degree. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Rowan University

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of South Orange. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 60 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Seton Hall University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Seton Hall University generally make around $58,027. Seton Hall University graduates carry a median of $23,422 in student loans. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Seton Hall University

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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

A rank of #4 makes Rider University one of the top schools for clinical, counseling & applied psychology. Set in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rider University awarded about 84 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Rider University generally make around $55,303. Typical student debt for the program is $26,241. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from Rider University

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Students looking for a strong clinical, counseling & applied psychology program will find one at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus, which ranked #5. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Teaneck. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 72 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus generally make around $73,914. Typical student debt for the program is $24,770. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus

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Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Madison, Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham awarded about 99 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $50,364 in their early career. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham graduates carry a median of $24,701 in student loans. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham

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Montclair State University placed #7 among the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Montclair. Montclair State University graduates 65% of students within six years. About 34 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Montclair State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Montclair State University generally make around $50,388. Typical student debt for the program is $25,286. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Montclair State University

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Kean University
Union, NJ

Kean University placed #8 among the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a large public university. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. Kean University awarded about 70 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Kean University generally make around $54,319. Students borrow a median of $26,703 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from Kean University

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Caldwell College
Caldwell, NJ

Caldwell College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Caldwell. About 58% of students finish within six years. Caldwell College awarded about 53 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $58,258 in their early career. Caldwell College graduates carry a median of $26,188 in student loans. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from Caldwell College

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William Paterson University Of New Jersey ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public university. William Paterson University Of New Jersey graduates 44% of students within six years. William Paterson University Of New Jersey awarded about 42 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of William Paterson University Of New Jersey earn a median of $46,981 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,644. Read more about the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program at William Paterson University Of New Jersey

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New Jersey City University landed the #11 spot for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Set in the city of Jersey City, New Jersey City University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. New Jersey City University awarded about 20 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from New Jersey City University generally make around $58,765. Students borrow a median of $22,107 to complete this degree. Read more about the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program at New Jersey City University

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Saint Peters College
Jersey City, NJ

Saint Peters College came in at #12 for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Set in the city of Jersey City, Saint Peters College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Saint Peters College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Saint Peters College generally make around $50,944. Typical student debt for the program is $22,969. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Saint Peters College

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Georgian Court University landed the #13 spot for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Located in the city of Lakewood, Georgian Court University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Georgian Court University graduates 54% of students within six years. About 46 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Georgian Court University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Georgian Court University generally make around $48,973. Students borrow a median of $24,752 to complete this degree. Read more about the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program at Georgian Court University

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Felician College earned the #14 position for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Felician College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lodi. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Felician College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from Felician College earn around $48,122 in the first couple years of their career. Felician College graduates carry a median of $28,500 in student loans. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Felician College

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College Of Saint Elizabeth placed #15 among the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Morristown, College Of Saint Elizabeth is a small private not-for-profit institution. College Of Saint Elizabeth graduates 51% of students within six years. About 20 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at College Of Saint Elizabeth in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from College Of Saint Elizabeth earn around $35,983 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,496 to complete this degree. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for College Of Saint Elizabeth

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Somerset Christian College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Set in the city of Newark, Somerset Christian College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 30% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Somerset Christian College in the most recent data year. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of Somerset Christian College earn a median of $45,662 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,991 to complete this degree. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Somerset Christian College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 16 schools evaluated.

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