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

60 Colleges in the United States
4,870 Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Degrees Awarded
$52,879 Avg Early-Career Salary

Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their clinical, counseling & applied psychology programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 60 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for clinical, counseling & applied psychology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology in the Southwest 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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No school ranked higher than Texas A And M University College Station this year for clinical, counseling & applied psychology. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 175 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from Texas A And M University College Station earn around $67,722 in the first couple years of their career. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Read more about the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program at Texas A And M University College Station

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Students looking for a strong clinical, counseling & applied psychology program will find one at Southern Methodist University, which ranked #2. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Dallas. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Southern Methodist University awarded about 10 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from Southern Methodist University earn around $70,632 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,712. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Southern Methodist University

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University Of Houston is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology, ranking #3. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public university. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 27 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from University Of Houston earn around $77,167 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,255 to complete this degree. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for University Of Houston

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A rank of #4 makes Baylor University one of the top schools for clinical, counseling & applied psychology. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waco. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 43 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Baylor University in the most recent data year. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $58,663 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,928 to complete this degree. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Baylor University

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Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Trinity University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, Trinity University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Trinity University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 12 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Trinity University in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from Trinity University earn around $57,496 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,314. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Trinity University

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Midwestern University Glendale earned the #6 position for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Glendale. About 49 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Midwestern University Glendale in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Midwestern University Glendale generally make around $98,281. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Midwestern University Glendale

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The University Of Texas At Austin placed #7 among the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 50 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $58,860 in their early career. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $21,275 in student loans. Read more about the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program at The University Of Texas At Austin

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University Of North Texas ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. University Of North Texas is a very large public school located in the city of Denton. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 191 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Texas in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from University Of North Texas earn around $58,758 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,583. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from University Of North Texas

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Arizona State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 67 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $69,344. Typical student debt for the program is $21,842. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from Arizona State University

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Northern Arizona University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Northern Arizona University awarded about 44 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $62,275 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,645 to complete this degree. Read more about the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program at Northern Arizona University

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The University Of Texas At Arlington ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public university. The University Of Texas At Arlington graduates 54% of students within six years. The University Of Texas At Arlington awarded about 31 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Arlington generally make around $55,304. Typical student debt for the program is $21,632. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for The University Of Texas At Arlington

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Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Midwestern State University landed the #12 spot for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Wichita Falls. About 43% of students finish within six years. About 40 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Midwestern State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from Midwestern State University earn around $49,638 in the first couple years of their career. Midwestern State University graduates carry a median of $26,415 in student loans. Read more about the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program at Midwestern State University

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Arizona State University Skysong came in at #13 for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Set in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public institution. Arizona State University Skysong awarded about 881 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $69,344 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,870 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from Arizona State University Skysong

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Texas A And M University San Antonio placed #14 among the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of San Antonio. Texas A And M University San Antonio graduates 40% of students within six years. There were roughly 69 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University San Antonio in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $45,681 in their early career. Texas A And M University San Antonio graduates carry a median of $22,771 in student loans. See the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology program report for Texas A And M University San Antonio

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Amberton University earned the #15 position for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Located in the suburb of Garland, Amberton University is a small private not-for-profit university. About 68 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Amberton University in the most recent year. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Amberton University

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earned the #16 position for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Prescott. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 14 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott in the most recent year. Graduates of the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program make about $41,456 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,620. Read more about the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott

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Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Lamar University placed #17 among the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Set in the city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. There were roughly 445 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Lamar University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Lamar University generally make around $61,726. Students borrow a median of $26,988 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from Lamar University

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University Of Houston Clear Lake ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. University Of Houston Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Houston. University Of Houston Clear Lake graduates 52% of students within six years. University Of Houston Clear Lake awarded about 60 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from University Of Houston Clear Lake generally make around $62,552. Typical student debt for the program is $21,100. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from University Of Houston Clear Lake

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The University Of Texas Pan American landed the #19 spot for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. The University Of Texas Pan American awarded about 37 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from The University Of Texas Pan American earn around $61,846 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,694 to complete this degree. Read more about the clinical, counseling & applied psychology program at The University Of Texas Pan American

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Saint Edwards University landed the #20 spot for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Austin. Saint Edwards University graduates 63% of students within six years. Saint Edwards University awarded about 17 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of Saint Edwards University earn a median of $44,054 early in their careers. Saint Edwards University graduates carry a median of $25,059 in student loans. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Saint Edwards University

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University Of Arizona ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 48 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from University Of Arizona earn around $66,909 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,861. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for University Of Arizona

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Texas State University San Marcos earned the #22 position for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. About 73 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees were awarded at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos generally make around $53,083. Typical student debt for the program is $23,659. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from Texas State University San Marcos

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. Oklahoma State University Main Campus awarded about 40 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $72,775. Typical student debt for the program is $22,337. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public institution. The University Of Texas At San Antonio graduates 53% of students within six years. The University Of Texas At San Antonio awarded about 39 clinical, counseling & applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical, counseling & applied psychology degree from The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn around $62,131 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas At San Antonio graduates carry a median of $23,312 in student loans. More information about a degree in clinical, counseling & applied psychology from The University Of Texas At San Antonio

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The University Of Texas At Tyler ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best clinical, counseling & applied psychology schools. This large public university is located in the city of Tyler. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 83 clinical, counseling & applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Tyler in the most recent data year. Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology graduates of The University Of Texas At Tyler earn a median of $52,767 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,959. Get the full clinical, counseling & applied psychology details for The University Of Texas At Tyler

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

These schools also placed among the best for clinical, counseling & applied psychology this year:

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
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Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 60 schools evaluated.

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