2026 Best Counseling Psychology Schools in Washington

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Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Our analysis ranked Eastern Washington University the best school in the country for a degree in counseling psychology. This large public university is located in the town of Cheney. About 44% of students finish within six years. Eastern Washington University awarded about 15 counseling psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their counseling psychology degree from Eastern Washington University earn around $70,143 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,754. Read more about the counseling psychology program at Eastern Washington University

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Northwest University
Kirkland, WA

Northwest University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best counseling psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 counseling psychology degrees were awarded at Northwest University in the most recent year. Graduates of the counseling psychology program make about $57,369 in their early career. Northwest University graduates carry a median of $22,439 in student loans. See the full counseling psychology program report for Northwest University

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Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA

A rank of #3 makes Bastyr University one of the top schools for counseling psychology. Located in the suburb of Kenmore, Bastyr University is a small private not-for-profit university. Bastyr University awarded about 33 counseling psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, counseling psychology degree recipients from Bastyr University generally make around $50,207. Typical student debt for the program is $26,196. Get the full counseling psychology details for Bastyr University