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Arizona's Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs show dramatic cost variations, with University of Phoenix-Arizona charging just $13,571 annually while Embry-Riddle reaches $39,983. Public universities like Arizona State maintain strong 67.80% graduation rates while keeping costs under $14,000. Banner Health's expansion across Arizona creates steady demand for mental health professionals, making these affordable programs particularly valuable for students entering a growing field.
6
Programs
$13,571 – $39,983
Net Price Range
$41,751
Avg. Program Earnings
50.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,571 $9,552 19.5%
2 $13,670 $12,051 67.8% 89.8%
3 $15,960 $13,626 65.9% 86.8%
4 $20,906 $35,685 35.9% 98.4%
5 $32,383 $34,697 41.4% 70.1%
6 $39,983 $42,204 69.8% 68.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $26,000 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

University of Phoenix-Arizona operates as a for-profit online institution with lower overhead costs, resulting in their $13,571 net price. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University charges $39,983 as a specialized private nonprofit with extensive campus facilities and smaller class sizes.

How do graduation rates compare between affordable and expensive programs?

Arizona State University achieves a 67.80% graduation rate at just $13,670 annually, matching Embry-Riddle's 69.80% rate despite costing $26,000 less. University of Phoenix shows a concerning 19.50% graduation rate, suggesting that lowest cost doesn't always mean best value.

Do graduates from these programs earn similar salaries?

Arizona State graduates earn $41,565 while Embry-Riddle graduates make $41,937, showing virtually identical outcomes despite the massive tuition difference. This $372 salary gap hardly justifies paying an additional $26,000 in annual costs.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.