MS Master of Science in Psychology Clinical Psychology specialization
Career Outcomes & Job Titles
People who choose an online clinical psychology degree often pursue a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, but may also pursue counseling, research, or administrative positions in social service, health care, business, or educational settings.
Potential Employment Settings
- Community college
- Community counseling center
- Correctional facility
- Government — local, state, federal
- Hospital — inpatient or outpatient
- Land-based or online college or university
- Mental health clinic
- Military
- Nonprofit organization
- Private practice
- Religious organization
- Social service agency
Common Job Titles/Positions*†
- Adjunct or part-time faculty
- Administrator
- Behavior specialist
- Community counselor
- Counselor
- Employee assistance program specialist
- Instructor
- Intake counselor
- Master's level psychologist
- Mental health counselor
- Psychology technician
- Psychometrist
- Psychotherapist
- Researcher
- Therapist
- University counselor
*These examples are intended to serve as a general guide. Many factors determine what position an individual may attain and Capella can't guarantee a graduate will secure any specific job title.
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Master's Degree Graduates
Data from graduates across all Social and Behavioral Sciences masters programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.
Capella's Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences master's graduates report satisfaction with responsibilities and career growth potential. About 40% of graduates are employed in government/public sector or mental health industries. An additional third are employed in higher education, healthcare, non-profit, or social/community service settings.
Percentage of respondents who answered "satisfied" or "very satisfied"
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during
Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.
Approximately half the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences master's graduates report advancing in their careers or receiving salary increases. They also say assumed a leadership role or changed careers.
Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during
Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.