Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology doctoral degree programs in California
Compare 11 reporting programs using the same federal field and doctoral 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.
1University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla · Debt not reported$130,0002Palo Alto UniversityPalo Alto · Debt not reported$121,9953Biola UniversityLa Mirada · Debt not reported$110,3754Fielding Graduate UniversitySanta Barbara · Debt not reported$108,6945Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena · Debt not reported$106,8576Alliant International University-San DiegoSan Diego · Debt not reported$105,7967Pacifica Graduate InstituteSanta Barbara CA · Debt not reported$105,7938Pepperdine UniversityMalibu · Debt not reported$103,4329The Wright InstituteBerkeley · Debt not reported$103,32210University of the PacificStockton · Debt not reported$100,222
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 | University of California, San Diego | La Jolla | $130,000 | Not available |
| 2 | Palo Alto University | Palo Alto | $121,995 | Not available |
| 3 | Biola University | La Mirada | $110,375 | Not available |
| 4 | Fielding Graduate University | Santa Barbara | $108,694 | Not available |
| 5 | Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena | $106,857 | Not available |
| 6 | Alliant International University-San Diego | San Diego | $105,796 | Not available |
| 7 | Pacifica Graduate Institute | Santa Barbara CA | $105,793 | Not available |
| 8 | Pepperdine University | Malibu | $103,432 | Not available |
| 9 | The Wright Institute | Berkeley | $103,322 | Not available |
| 10 | University of the Pacific | Stockton | $100,222 | Not available |
| 11 | The Chicago School at Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $97,234 | 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 doctoral degree graduates earn in California?
Across 11 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $105,796 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. University of California, San Diego has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.