Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology master's degree programs in California
Compare 35 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in California
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Chapman UniversityOrange · Debt not reported$107,8082California State University, Long BeachLong Beach · Debt not reported$100,3153Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles · Debt not reported$100,2644San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco · Debt not reported$96,8545University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · Debt not reported$96,0146Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco · Debt not reported$95,5777Touro University WorldwideLos Alamitos · Debt not reported$89,3148University of San FranciscoSan Francisco · Debt not reported$88,2769Alliant International University-San DiegoSan Diego · Debt not reported$86,45910Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael · Debt not reported$85,372
CAREER CONTEXT IN CA
What related occupations pay in California
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1066Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $107,340
- Middle 50% wage range
- $81,600–$165,660
- State employment
- 4,410
- Projected growth
- +4.0%
- Annual openings
- 3,700
11-9199Managers, All Other
- State median wage
- $174,560
- Middle 50% wage range
- $132,000–$221,560
- State employment
- 99,580
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
19-3039Psychologists, All Other
- State median wage
- $157,540
- Middle 50% wage range
- $95,160–$177,260
- State employment
- 1,600
- Projected growth
- +2.3%
- Annual openings
- 3,500
19-3033Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- State median wage
- $116,000
- Middle 50% wage range
- $77,050–$162,360
- State employment
- 12,840
- Projected growth
- +11.7%
- Annual openings
- 4,100
19-3034School Psychologists
- State median wage
- $127,780
- Middle 50% wage range
- $109,940–$140,980
- State employment
- 8,340
- Projected growth
- +0.8%
- Annual openings
- 3,400
11-3121Human Resources Managers
- State median wage
- $170,080
- Middle 50% wage range
- $129,210–$224,990
- State employment
- 27,450
- Projected growth
- +5.5%
- Annual openings
- 16,800
11-3131Training and Development Managers
- State median wage
- $156,260
- Middle 50% wage range
- $121,420–$208,040
- State employment
- 6,680
- Projected growth
- +6.4%
- Annual openings
- 4,100
13-1111Management Analysts
- State median wage
- $101,460
- Middle 50% wage range
- $77,440–$134,750
- State employment
- 137,280
- Projected growth
- +10.1%
- Annual openings
- 94,100
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapman University | Orange | $107,808 | Not available |
| 2 | California State University, Long Beach | Long Beach | $100,315 | Not available |
| 3 | Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | $100,264 | Not available |
| 4 | San Francisco State University | San Francisco | $96,854 | Not available |
| 5 | University of Southern California | Los Angeles | $96,014 | Not available |
| 6 | Golden Gate University | San Francisco | $95,577 | Not available |
| 7 | Touro University Worldwide | Los Alamitos | $89,314 | Not available |
| 8 | University of San Francisco | San Francisco | $88,276 | Not available |
| 9 | Alliant International University-San Diego | San Diego | $86,459 | Not available |
| 10 | Dominican University of California | San Rafael | $85,372 | Not available |
| 11 | Palo Alto University | Palo Alto | $85,224 | Not available |
| 12 | Notre Dame de Namur University | Belmont | $85,048 | Not available |
| 13 | California State University, Northridge | Northridge | $83,681 | Not available |
| 14 | National University | San Diego | $78,497 | Not available |
| 15 | Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | $77,194 | Not available |
| 16 | California State University, Fullerton | Fullerton | $76,598 | Not available |
| 17 | Vanguard University of Southern California | Costa Mesa | $75,686 | Not available |
| 18 | The Wright Institute | Berkeley | $74,051 | Not available |
| 19 | The Chicago School at San Diego | San Diego | $73,751 | Not available |
| 20 | The Chicago School at Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $73,751 | Not available |
| 21 | The Chicago School at Anaheim | Anaheim | $73,751 | Not available |
| 22 | University of San Diego | San Diego | $72,038 | Not available |
| 23 | Antioch University-Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | $71,113 | Not available |
| 24 | Antioch University-Los Angeles | Culver City | $71,113 | Not available |
| 25 | Pepperdine University | Malibu | $70,729 | Not available |
| 26 | Azusa Pacific University | Azusa | $70,125 | Not available |
| 27 | California Baptist University | Riverside | $69,787 | Not available |
| 28 | Mount Saint Mary's University | Los Angeles | $69,430 | Not available |
| 29 | University of California, Irvine | Irvine | $68,705 | Not available |
| 30 | California State University, Bakersfield | Bakersfield | $68,014 | Not available |
| 31 | Hope International University | Fullerton | $64,789 | Not available |
| 32 | California State University, San Bernardino | San Bernardino | $64,715 | Not available |
| 33 | Northcentral University | San Diego | $52,083 | Not available |
| 34 | Pacifica Graduate Institute | Santa Barbara CA | $51,814 | Not available |
| 35 | California Institute of Integral Studies | San Francisco | $51,638 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology in California
What do Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology master's degree graduates earn in California?
Across 35 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $74,051 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Chapman University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.