Most all practicing clinical psychologist have a doctorate and are licensed. The doctorate would take approximately four years post bachelor's to complete. The degree can run up to 60 credits in coursework particular to a specific field of study. The actual length of time depends much on how long it takes a student to prepare and defend their dissertation which typically follows the prescribed credit coursework. The dissertation is an individual student project advancing an original view point on a topic of the students choosing. It is developed through extensive supporting research and must be approved by the designated committee.
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There are no standard tuition and fee rates for colleges and universities. Each institution will have rates particular to itself. There are a number of variables to consider to include whether the institution is public or private, the geographical location, the specific program of study (some of which have greater course and/or clinical fees), and whether the school is a two year or four year institution. Once you collect the names of some colleges and universities you have an interest in, you can then research the cost specific to those institutions.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for clinical psychologists as of May 2008 is, $70,190.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for a clinical psychologist as of May 2008 was, $70,190.