Top Psychology Careers: Trailblazing Research to Treatment

Launch or advance your psychology career with one of our three accredited Nova Southeastern University doctorate programs. All ensure you a powerful edge, whether your goal is clinical practice, research, teaching or a combination of roles.

Our faculty have successful track records and influential roles at the highest levels: many sit on national industry boards; are the go-to sources media journalists seek for an expert opinion; and actively participate in high-profile national conferences, bringing NSU students with them to share students’ research, deliver presentations and build invaluable career connections.

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Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D)

See which of our five rewarding counseling concentrations inspires you most.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.)

Immerse yourself in groundbreaking research within the highly specialized niche of your choice.

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Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology (Psy.D.)

Only 10 programs nationwide are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association - see why ours is among them.

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Doctoral Internship Program

Review our clinically and culturally diverse internships — all accredited.

Psychology Earning Potential

Psychologists, All Other

$100,770 Average salary per year

Industrial Organizational Psychologists

$97,260 Average salary per year

Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists

$76,990 Average salary per year

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor

Why Choose NSU?

Why Choose NSU?

  • Evidence-based programs
  • Renowned faculty: close mentoring relationships
  • Small classes - available slots strictly limited
  • Specialized research in your preferred area
  • Diverse clinical opportunities rarely available elsewhere
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