Having a degree opens up new career opportunities.
What job can you get with a counseling psychology degree?
Most counseling psychology graduates go on to become counseling psychologists, marriage therapists, and drug & alcohol counselors. Counseling psychology grads also go on to become mental health counselors and counselors. Here is a list of careers where the skills you learn in a counseling psychology degree will be useful:

Counseling Psychologist
Salary
87k
Growth
19%
Satisfaction
Average
Marriage Therapist
Salary
53k
Growth
14%
Satisfaction
Average

Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Salary
35k
Growth
22%
Satisfaction
Average

Mental Health Counselor
Salary
40k
Growth
19%
Satisfaction
Average

Counselor
Salary
49k
Growth
N/A
Satisfaction
Average

Career Counselor
Salary
46k
Growth
N/A
Satisfaction
Average

Rehabilitation Counselor
Salary
38k
Growth
8%
Satisfaction
Average
School Counselor
Salary
59k
Growth
8%
Satisfaction
Average

Psychologist
Salary
85k
Growth
19%
Satisfaction
Average

Family Social Worker
Salary
44k
Growth
6%
Satisfaction
Low
Pro tip
Still unsure if a degree in counseling psychology is your calling? Read our comprehensive guide on how to choose a career