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2025 Best Clinical Psychology Schools

109 Colleges in the United States
5,507 Clinical Psychology Degrees Awarded
Ranked #139 in popularity, clinical psychology is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 109 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Clinical Psychology Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 5,507 degrees in clinical psychology to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Clinical Psychology School

Best Clinical Psychology Schools Your choice of clinical psychology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Clinical Psychology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Clinical Psychology Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Clinical Psychology
Master's Degrees in Clinical Psychology
Doctor's Degrees in Clinical Psychology

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Clinical Psychology Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Clinical Psychology in the United States

The schools below may not offer all types of clinical psychology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

21 Top Schools in Clinical Psychology

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In NY

Columbia University in the City of New York is a great decision for students interested in a degree in clinical psychology. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 13 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In IL

Northwestern University is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in clinical psychology. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were approximately 14 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BA in Psychology Program Name

Advance in your human services or psychology career, or prepare for graduate studies in a variety of fields at Southern New Hampshire University.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CO
52 Clinical Psychology Degrees Awarded

University of Denver is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in clinical psychology. DU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Denver. This university ranks 3rd out of 31 schools for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were about 52 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at DU in the most recent data year.

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It is difficult to beat Texas A&M University - College Station if you want to pursue a degree in clinical psychology. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.More information about a degree in clinical psychology from Texas A&M University - College Station

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NY

Hofstra is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Hempstead. This university ranks 28th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 20 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In IL
40.0% Growth in Graduates

Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago. A Best Colleges rank of #100 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Loyola Chicago is a great university overall.

There were about 15 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Chicago in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CA
477 Clinical Psychology Degrees Awarded

Pepperdine is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Malibu. A Best Colleges rank of #63 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Pepperdine is a great university overall.

There were about 477 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Pepperdine in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BA in Psychology - Mental Health Program Name

Gain a strong foundation in the concepts involved with mental health therapy and assessment with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In CA
159 Clinical Psychology Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCSD is a great university overall.

There were about 159 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
17th Most Popular In CA

Located in the large city of San Francisco, USFCA is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 21st out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 21 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at USFCA in the most recent data year.

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Palo Alto University
Palo Alto, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In CA
189 Clinical Psychology Degrees Awarded

Located in the rural area of Palo Alto, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 189 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Pacific Graduate School of Psychology in the most recent year we have data available.

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Boston University
Boston, MA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MA
43 Clinical Psychology Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 43 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent data year.

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Masters Degree Type
MS in Psychology Program Name

Our Master of Science in Psychology program is designed to extend your knowledge and discipline in psychology, preparing you for a wide variety of professions and contexts.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In DC
38 Clinical Psychology Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were about 38 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.

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13
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
20th Most Popular In CA
26.7% Growth in Graduates

Cal Baptist is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Riverside. This university ranks 66th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 15 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Cal Baptist in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In FL
43 Clinical Psychology Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Melbourne, Florida Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population. This school ranks 9th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 43 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Florida Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In FL
182 Clinical Psychology Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 182 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at NUS Florida in the most recent year we have data available.

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16
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In CA
63 Clinical Psychology Degrees Awarded

The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

There were roughly 63 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus in the most recent data year.

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Tufts University
Medford, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MA
38 Clinical Psychology Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #39 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Tufts is a great university overall.

There were roughly 38 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent data year.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AL

Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 10 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
32 Clinical Psychology Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 32 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Maryland in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC
36.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #99 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UofSC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 11 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year.

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LIU Post
Brookville, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NY
38 Clinical Psychology Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Brookville, LIU Post is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population. This school ranks 24th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 38 clinical psychology students who graduated with this degree at LIU Post in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top Best Clinical Psychology Schools

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Clinical Psychology students that almost earned our Best Clinical Psychology Schools award.

Rank College Location
22 San Diego State University San Diego, CA
23 Ball State University Muncie, IN
24 Yeshiva University New York, NY
25 Baylor University Waco, TX
26 National University San Diego, CA
27 Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ
28 Pacific University Forest Grove, OR
29 La Salle University Philadelphia, PA
30 University at Albany Albany, NY
31 National Louis University Chicago, IL
32 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
33 St John’s University - New York Queens, NY
34 University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND
35 University of Hartford West Hartford, CT
36 University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY

Clinical Psychology by Region

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Clinical Psychology is one of 17 different types of Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Counseling Psychology 10,225
Applied Behavior Analysis 5,459
School Psychology 3,645
Forensic Psychology 2,491
Industrial & Organizational Psychology 2,488
Applied Psychology 2,441
Educational Psychology 1,980
Community Psychology 697
Other Psychology & Counseling 630
Health/Medical Psychology 338

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