2026 Best Clinical Psychology Schools in Washington

Clinical Psychology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for clinical psychology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Clinical Psychology Schools in Washington

Best Schools for Clinical Psychology in Washington

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall clinical psychology education in Washington.

Top Schools in Clinical Psychology

1

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Clinical Psychology Degrees Awarded

$79,492 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Seattle Pacific University the best school in the country for a degree in clinical psychology. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle Pacific University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 clinical psychology degrees were awarded at Seattle Pacific University in the most recent year. Graduates of the clinical psychology program make about $79,492 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,188. Get the full clinical psychology details for Seattle Pacific University

2

Antioch University Seattle
Seattle, WA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Clinical Psychology Degrees Awarded

$50,394 Median Starting Salary

Antioch University Seattle came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best clinical psychology schools. Antioch University Seattle is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle. About 14 clinical psychology degrees were awarded at Antioch University Seattle in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical psychology degree from Antioch University Seattle earn around $50,394 in the first couple years of their career. Antioch University Seattle graduates carry a median of $29,832 in student loans. More information about a degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University Seattle

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.