Best Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programs in Florida, Ranked (2026)
Top APA-accredited clinical psychology doctoral programs (PhD and PsyD) in Florida for 2026, with cohort sizes, the 4,000 supervised hours (2,000 pre-doctoral + 2,000 post-doctoral), EPPP and Florida Laws and Rules Exam, FRAME loan repayment up to $150,000, and Florida's PSYPACT membership since July 2023.
Key Takeaways
- Florida has roughly 15+ APA-accredited doctoral psychology programs spanning Clinical, Counseling, and School psychology. State R1 anchors include University of Florida (3 APA programs), Florida State (Clinical PhD since 1954 plus Combined Counseling/School), UCF, USF (also PCSAS-accredited through 2031), University of Miami (also PCSAS-accredited since 2024), and FIU (Clinical Science Child and Adolescent). Private PsyD anchors include Nova Southeastern (the largest single APA-accredited psychology training enterprise in Florida), Albizu University Miami, Florida Tech (the first PsyD in the Southeast, 1984), and National Louis Tampa.
- Florida licenses psychologists through the Florida Board of Psychology. The doctoral degree must come from an APA-accredited program. Required supervised experience is 4,000 hours total: 2,000 hours pre-doctoral during the APA-accredited doctoral internship plus 2,000 hours post-doctoral residency under a Florida-licensed psychologist.
- Florida requires both the EPPP and the Florida Laws and Rules Examination. The Florida exam costs $85 to the state plus $48 to the testing vendor ($133 total). The Florida Board licensure costs roughly $590 total ($250 initial license + $250 nonrefundable application + $90 laws and rules exam fee).
- Background check required since 2024. Per HB 975 (2024), all psychology license applicants must complete electronic fingerprinting through an FDLE-approved service provider. Application cannot be approved until the background check clears.
- Florida is a PSYPACT state. Florida enacted PSYPACT through House Bill 33 (2023), effective July 1, 2023. Florida-licensed psychologists holding an APIT credential can practice telepsychology across all 40+ PSYPACT member states, a meaningful competitive advantage for serving snowbird populations and out-of-state retirees.
- Florida psychologist wages run slightly below national averages but cost-of-living math is favorable. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033) earn a national median of $96,100, with the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater MSA at ~$89,540. Florida has no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home pay compared to equivalent gross wages in California, New York, or Massachusetts.
- Florida's Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME) program awards licensed psychologists up to $150,000 over 4 years in exchange for maintaining a clear Florida license and completing 25 hours per year of volunteer primary-care services at a free clinic. 2026 application window is March 1 to April 30.
- Nova Southeastern's outsized footprint: NSU runs the largest APA-accredited psychology training enterprise in Florida (PsyD Clinical with cohorts of 40 to 50, plus PsyD School Psychology, plus PhD Clinical), and is the most likely entry point to South Florida psychology if you want a practitioner-scholar PsyD. Argosy University Tampa closed in March 2019; ~800 students transferred to The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and other receiving institutions.
Florida has the deepest psychology training landscape in the Southeast. The state combines strong funded R1 PhDs (University of Florida's three APA-accredited doctoral programs, FSU Clinical PhD since 1954, UCF, USF with both APA and PCSAS accreditation, University of Miami with both APA and PCSAS, FIU Clinical Science Child and Adolescent) with the largest single PsyD cluster in the region (Nova Southeastern's PsyD Clinical with cohorts of 40 to 50, NSU School PsyD, NSU PhD Clinical; plus Albizu University Miami, Florida Tech in Melbourne, and National Louis Tampa). The PsyD cluster reflects Florida's position as a major destination for practitioner-track psychology training and the state's historical role as a regional hub for the practitioner-scholar PsyD model.
The Florida Board of Psychology licensure pathway requires an APA-accredited doctorate (Florida does not have an equivalency pathway for non-APA programs the way California does), 4,000 hours of supervised experience split evenly between the pre-doctoral internship and a post-doctoral residency under a Florida-licensed psychologist, the EPPP, and the Florida Laws and Rules Examination. Per HB 975 (2024), all applicants now complete an FDLE-approved fingerprint background check before licensure can be issued. End-to-end timeline runs roughly 6 to 8 years post-bachelor's.
Three things shape Florida psychology practice in 2026. PSYPACT membership means Florida-licensed psychologists with APIT can practice telepsychology across 40+ PSYPACT states, which is a meaningful career lever for serving snowbird populations and remote clients. The state's geriatric and end-of-life psychology demand is the highest in the continental US (Florida has the largest share of residents 65+), creating durable practice niches in neuropsychological assessment, geropsychology, and chronic-illness behavioral health. And the state's bilingual Spanish-language demand, concentrated in Miami-Dade and Broward, makes Spanish-speaking psychologists particularly employable; Albizu University Miami is built explicitly around culturally competent bilingual training.
For loan repayment, the Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME) program covers up to $150,000 over 4 years for licensed psychologists, NHSC LRP adds up to $50,000 over 2 years in HPSAs, and PSLF works at any qualifying nonprofit or government employer (VA, state hospitals, Florida DCF, Florida DOC, 501(c)(3) hospitals, public universities, ESE school districts). Combined, these are among the most stackable behavioral health loan repayment opportunities in the Southeast.
APA-Accredited Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programs in Florida
All 10 programs ranked in this guide, with tuition, format, and accreditation at a glance.
| # | School | In-State Tuition | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Florida | ~$12,000 per year (in-state) for funded students; tuition waivers and stipends typical | On-campus | |
| 2 | Florida State University | ~$11,000 per year (in-state) for funded students | On-campus | |
| 3 | University of Central Florida | Full tuition waiver + stipend + health insurance for funded students | On-campus | |
| 4 | University of South Florida | Tuition typically waived via TA/RA positions (100% tuition coverage; students pay fees only) | On-campus | |
| 5 | University of Miami | Tuition remission + traineeships at $35,600+ per year for funded students (list ~$48,000 per year) | On-campus | |
| 6 | Florida International University | ~$13,500 per year (in-state) for funded students | On-campus | |
| 7 | Nova Southeastern University | ~$50,538 to $58,136 per year (private) | On-campus | |
| 8 | Albizu University (Carlos Albizu University) Miami Campus | ~$1,050 per credit (private; ~$34,193 per year aggregated) | On-campus | |
| 9 | Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) | ~$31,330 per year (private) | On-campus | |
| 10 | National Louis University Tampa Campus | ~$41,832 per year (private) | On-campus |
University of Florida
In-State
~$12,000 per year (in-state) for funded students; tuition waivers and stipends typical
Out-of-State
~$20,000 per year (out-of-state) for funded students
Length
5 to 6 years + 1-year APA-accredited internship
Field Hours
1,750+ on the APA-accredited doctoral internship plus practicum
Concentrations
- Three separate APA-accredited doctoral programs under one university, the only such structure in Florida
- Clinical and Health Psychology PhD continuously APA-accredited since 1953, one of the oldest in the country
- Funded students receive tuition waivers and stipends through research and teaching assistantships
- Embedded in UF Health Shands academic medical center with placements across UF Health Jacksonville and Gainesville
- Strong faculty research portfolio in health psychology, pediatric psychology, neuropsychology, and substance use
Florida State University
In-State
~$11,000 per year (in-state) for funded students
Out-of-State
~$24,000 per year (out-of-state)
Length
5 to 7 years + 1-year APA-accredited internship
Field Hours
1,750+ on the APA-accredited internship plus 2-year practicum in the department's clinic
Concentrations
- Clinical Psychology PhD continuously APA-accredited since 1954
- Clinical Science training model with two-year practicum in the department's own clinic
- Combined Counseling and School Psychology PhD is APA-accredited as a Combined Professional Program
- Funded cohorts with tuition waivers and stipends through assistantships
- Tallahassee location with placements at Tallahassee Memorial, Capital Regional Medical Center, and FSU PCS Clinic
University of Central Florida
In-State
Full tuition waiver + stipend + health insurance for funded students
Out-of-State
Same full funding
Length
6 years (90 semester hours)
Field Hours
1,750+ on the APA-accredited internship plus practicum
Concentrations
- EPPP first-time pass rate of 93% (January 2020 to December 2024)
- Full tuition waiver plus stipend plus health insurance for the funded cohort
- Most recent APA reaccreditation 2024, the strongest current accreditation cycle of any FL Clinical PhD
- Located in the second-largest US college town (UCF enrolls ~70,000+ students) with strong access to AdventHealth, Orlando Health, and Nemours Children's
- Cohort size held intentionally small for close faculty mentorship
University of South Florida
In-State
Tuition typically waived via TA/RA positions (100% tuition coverage; students pay fees only)
Out-of-State
Same with waiver
Length
5 to 6 years + 1-year APA-accredited internship
Field Hours
1,750+ on the APA-accredited doctoral internship plus practicum
Concentrations
- Clinical PhD is BOTH APA-accredited (through 2027) AND PCSAS-accredited (through June 2031)
- ~300 applications per year with 7 to 10 admitted, among the most selective psychology PhDs in the country
- Four clinical concentrations: Adult, Child, Health, Neuropsychology
- TA/RA positions typically cover 100% tuition; students pay fees only
- Tampa metro placements at USF Health, Tampa General Hospital, James A. Haley VA, and Moffitt Cancer Center
University of Miami
In-State
Tuition remission + traineeships at $35,600+ per year for funded students (list ~$48,000 per year)
Out-of-State
Same with funding
Length
4 to 5 years + 1-year APA-accredited internship (72 credit hours minimum)
Field Hours
1,750+ on the APA-accredited doctoral internship plus practicum
Concentrations
- Clinical Psychology PhD has been APA-accredited since 1966 and added PCSAS accreditation in 2024
- Counseling Psychology PhD continuously APA-accredited since 1989 with scientist-practitioner training
- 10 to 15 admitted across divisions per year, fully funded
- Embedded in UM Miller School of Medicine with placements at Jackson Memorial (Miami's public safety-net hospital), University of Miami Hospital, and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
- Heavy bilingual and Latin American mental health focus given Miami-Dade demographics
Florida International University
In-State
~$13,500 per year (in-state) for funded students
Out-of-State
~$26,000 per year (out-of-state)
Length
5 to 6 years
Field Hours
1,750+ on the APA-accredited doctoral internship plus practicum
Concentrations
- Only APA-accredited Clinical Science PhD in Florida focused exclusively on Child and Adolescent Psychology
- GRE optional for Fall 2026 admission cycle
- Faculty in pediatric anxiety, trauma, and external behavior disorders, including Daniel Bagner and Jonathan Comer
- Miami location with placements at FIU Center for Children and Families, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, and the broader Miami-Dade child mental health network
- Strong Hispanic-Serving Institution credentials with bilingual practice training
Nova Southeastern University
In-State
~$50,538 to $58,136 per year (private)
Out-of-State
~$50,538 to $58,136 per year
Length
5 years (PsyD); 5 to 6 years (PhD)
Field Hours
1,750+ on the APA-accredited doctoral internship plus practicum
Concentrations
- The largest APA-accredited psychology training enterprise in Florida, with cohorts of 40 to 50 in the Clinical PsyD
- Three APA-accredited doctoral programs under one roof: PsyD Clinical, PsyD School, PhD Clinical
- Licensure rate ~89% for the Clinical PsyD; acceptance rate ~8 to 12%
- 7 specialization concentrations in the Clinical PsyD, the deepest specialization menu in Florida
- Serves the South Florida tri-county metro (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach) with placements across Memorial Healthcare, Jackson Health, and the broader South FL behavioral health network
Albizu University (Carlos Albizu University) Miami Campus
In-State
~$1,050 per credit (private; ~$34,193 per year aggregated)
Out-of-State
~$1,050 per credit
Length
5 to 6 years
Field Hours
1,750+ on the APA-accredited doctoral internship plus practicum at Albizu's embedded clinics
Concentrations
- Full 10-year APA accreditation through 2035, the longest current accreditation cycle of any Florida PsyD
- Cohort of 25 to 30 students with mission focused on culturally competent psychologists serving multicultural populations
- Bilingual Spanish-English service delivery is core to the curriculum and faculty practice
- Embedded internship program APA-accredited since July 22, 2018
- Located in Doral with strong placement pipeline across Miami-Dade community mental health
Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech)
In-State
~$31,330 per year (private)
Out-of-State
~$31,330 per year
Length
5 years
Field Hours
1,750+ on the APA-accredited doctoral internship plus practicum
Concentrations
- APA-accredited since 1984, the first PsyD program in the Southeast
- Licensure rate ~93%, among the highest of any Florida PsyD
- Cohort of 15 to 20 with practitioner-scholar training model
- Four concentrations including Neuropsychology and Integrated Behavioral Health
- Space Coast location with placements at Health First, Parrish Medical Center, and the broader Brevard County mental health system
National Louis University Tampa Campus
In-State
~$41,832 per year (private)
Out-of-State
~$41,832 per year
Length
5 years
Field Hours
1,750+ on the APA-accredited doctoral internship plus practicum
Concentrations
- APA-accredited PsyD with 5 concentrations including bilingual assessment and geropsychology
- Inherited part of the Argosy Tampa teach-out cohort after that program closed in 2019
- Cohort of 10 to 15 students
- Licensure rate ~72%
- Tampa Bay location with placement access to Tampa General, James A. Haley VA, and the broader Tampa-St. Petersburg behavioral health system
How to Become a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Florida
The licensing board, exam pathway, and supervised hours you'll need to practice independently.
The Florida Board of Psychology regulates licensed psychologists under Florida Statutes Chapter 490. Florida does NOT have an equivalency pathway for non-APA-accredited doctoral programs; an APA-accredited doctorate is required. This is a more restrictive standard than California or Texas but consistent with most states.
Required supervised experience is 4,000 hours total: 2,000 hours pre-doctoral during the APA-accredited doctoral internship, plus 2,000 hours post-doctoral residency under a Florida-licensed psychologist. The post-doctoral residency typically takes one to two years to complete.
The exam sequence is the EPPP plus the Florida Laws and Rules Examination, a state-specific test on Florida statutes, administrative rules, scope of practice, supervision requirements, and mandated reporting. The Florida exam costs $85 to the state plus $48 to the testing vendor ($133 total). EPPP base registration is $687.50 to ASPPB plus a Pearson VUE administration fee around $87.50.
Florida Board licensure fees run roughly $590 total ($250 initial license + $250 nonrefundable application fee + $90 laws and rules exam fee). Per HB 975 (2024), all applicants must complete electronic fingerprinting through an FDLE-approved service provider; the application cannot be approved until the background check clears.
Provisional Licensed Psychologist (post-doctoral residency)
Supervised post-doctoral practice under a Florida-licensed psychologist while completing the 2,000 post-doctoral hours toward full licensure
Hours
N/A
Duration
Associate
Exam: Not required to hold the provisional credential
Licensed Psychologist
Independent practice, mental health diagnosis and treatment, psychological testing and assessment, supervision of trainees and post-doctoral fellows, expert testimony
Hours
4,000
Duration
2,000 hours pre-doctoral internship + 2,000 hours post-doctoral residency, typically completed over 1 to 2 years post-graduation
Exam: EPPP (national) + Florida Laws and Rules Examination ($133 total in fees)
Florida does not offer automatic reciprocity, but out-of-state psychologists may apply through a credentialing pathway by submitting transcripts, supervised experience verification, EPPP score, and licensure verification from all current state licenses. Out-of-state applicants must still complete the Florida Laws and Rules Examination and the FDLE-approved fingerprint background check.
Florida is a PSYPACT member state. Florida enacted PSYPACT through House Bill 33 (2023), effective July 1, 2023. Florida-licensed psychologists may obtain the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) and Temporary Authorization to Practice (TAP) credentials through the PSYPACT Commission, enabling telehealth and short-term in-person practice across all 40+ PSYPACT member states. This is a meaningful competitive advantage for Florida psychologists serving snowbird populations, out-of-state retirees, and clients who relocate between Florida and other PSYPACT states.
Clinical Psychologist Salary in Florida
BLS state median wages by counseling specialty, with national comparison and top-paying metros.
Florida psychologist wages run slightly below the national average in nominal terms but the cost-of-living math is favorable, and Florida has no state income tax. The BLS May 2024 Florida OEWS estimates show Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033) in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater MSA at roughly $89,540 median, below the national median of $96,100 but with no state income tax to offset the difference. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach and Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford pay closer to or above national median given concentrated demand from Latin American patient populations and the geriatric/retirement market.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033)
National median: $96,100
Top metro: ~$95,000 to $100,000 (Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach)
School Psychologists (SOC 19-3034)
National median: $86,930
Top metro: Senior district steps reach ~$95,000+ (Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach)
Psychologists, All Other (SOC 19-3039)
National median: National mean ~$120,000
Top metro: Top consulting roles in Miami top $150,000+ (Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach)
Florida Clinical Psychology Job Market and Top Employers
Major employers, mental health shortage context, and loan repayment programs that erase debt for service.
Florida has the deepest psychology employment market in the Southeast and one of the most geographically distributed in the country. The state's six major metros (Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Jacksonville, Cape Coral-Fort Myers, and Pensacola) each anchor regional academic medical centers and major employers. Major employers fall into four buckets.
Hospital systems: AdventHealth (Orlando HQ, statewide), BayCare (Tampa Bay), HCA Florida (the largest hospital operator in FL), Memorial Healthcare (Hollywood/Broward), Tampa General Hospital (academic health system, 4 hospitals + 180+ locations), Jackson Health System (Miami's public safety-net hospital, affiliated with UM Miller School), Cleveland Clinic Florida (Weston, Palm Beach), Mayo Clinic Florida (Jacksonville), UF Health (Gainesville, Jacksonville), USF Health (Tampa), and Nicklaus Children's Hospital (Miami pediatric specialty).
VA system: The Department of Veterans Affairs is the single largest US employer of psychologists. Florida hubs include Bay Pines (St. Petersburg), Miami VAMC, Orlando VAMC, North Florida/South Georgia (Gainesville), West Palm Beach VAMC, and Tampa's James A. Haley VA. All have APA-accredited psychology internship and post-doctoral programs.
State and county government: Florida Department of Corrections (correctional psychology), Florida Department of Children and Families (child welfare and forensic psych), Florida Department of Health (community mental health), Florida ESE (Exceptional Student Education) in K-12 (school psychologists across 67 county districts, with Miami-Dade, Broward, Hillsborough, Orange, and Palm Beach as the largest employers).
Academic medical centers: UF Health (Clinical and Health Psychology PhD pipeline), USF Health (Clinical PhD pipeline), UM Miller School of Medicine (Clinical and Counseling PhD pipelines), FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, FSU College of Medicine. Each runs its own APA-accredited internship and post-doctoral fellowship programs.
Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs
Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME): Licensed psychologists are explicitly eligible alongside LCSWs, LMFTs, and LMHCs. Award up to $150,000 over 4 years in exchange for maintaining a clear active Florida license plus 25 volunteer primary-care hours per year at a free clinic. 2026 application window: March 1 to April 30.
NHSC Loan Repayment Program: Federal program for psychologists serving in Health Professional Shortage Areas (mental HPSAs). Up to $50,000 for 2 years at an NHSC-approved site. Florida HPSAs include rural North FL, parts of the Panhandle, inner-city Miami, and parts of Central FL.
Florida State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP): Administered through the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Health Workforce Development using NHSC matching funds. Eligible health professionals practicing in HPSAs may receive loan repayment in exchange for service commitment.
VA Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): VA-employed psychologists at Bay Pines, Miami, Orlando, Gainesville, West Palm Beach, and Tampa VAs can qualify for EDRP awards up to $200,000 over 5 years for direct educational debt reduction, paid alongside salary.
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Florida-licensed psychologists at qualifying nonprofit/government employers (VA medical centers, state hospitals, FL DCF, FL DOC, Florida DOH, 501(c)(3) hospitals/clinics, public universities, public K-12 districts for school psychologists, FQHCs) qualify for PSLF after 120 qualifying payments under an income-driven repayment plan.
How to Choose a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program in Florida
Decision factors that actually matter, not generic checklist filler.
Choosing a Florida doctoral psychology program comes down to four levers: funding, geography, training model (clinical-science PhD vs scientist-practitioner PhD vs practitioner-scholar PsyD), and post-graduate market access. Florida is the only state in the Southeast where you can credibly target any of these models with multiple options. Here is how to actually narrow it down.
If you want a fully funded PhD: University of Florida (3 APA programs, funded), Florida State (Clinical PhD funded), UCF (full tuition waiver + stipend + health insurance), USF (TA/RA covers 100% tuition), University of Miami (tuition remission + ~$35,600 traineeships), FIU (in-state graduate fees + assistantships). The funded R1 path requires strong research alignment with a specific faculty mentor.
If you want a PsyD: Nova Southeastern (the largest single PsyD enterprise in FL, with cohorts of 40 to 50 and 7 concentration tracks), Albizu Miami (full 10-year APA accreditation through 2035, bilingual focus), Florida Tech (first PsyD in the Southeast, 93% licensure rate), National Louis Tampa (5 concentrations including bilingual and geropsychology). PsyDs are not typically funded; expect $30,000 to $58,000 per year in tuition.
If you want both APA AND PCSAS accreditation: USF Clinical PhD (APA through 2027 + PCSAS through June 2031) and University of Miami Clinical PhD (APA + PCSAS since 2024) are the two FL Clinical PhDs with dual accreditation. Both are heavy clinical-science programs with strong faculty research portfolios.
If you want bilingual practice training: Albizu Miami (built entirely around culturally competent bilingual training), University of Miami (Miami-Dade demographics integrate bilingual practice), FIU (Hispanic-Serving Institution with Spanish-language curriculum), National Louis Tampa (bilingual assessment concentration). Spanish-speaking psychologists command premium caseloads in Miami-Dade and Broward.
If you want geriatric or end-of-life psychology training: Florida has the highest share of residents 65+ in the continental US, creating durable demand for geropsychology, neuropsychological assessment (dementia, MCI), end-of-life psychology, and chronic-illness behavioral health. National Louis Tampa (geropsychology concentration), Albizu (geropsychology track), Nova Southeastern (Clinical Health and Long-Term Mental Illness concentrations), and any program affiliated with VA Bay Pines or VA West Palm Beach all offer strong geriatric exposure.
If you want school psychology at the doctoral level: University of Florida (PhD School Psychology, 122 credits, CAEP/NASP-aligned), USF (PhD School Psychology, APA + NASP), Florida State (Combined Counseling/School PhD), Nova Southeastern (PsyD School Psychology, NASP-approved). Florida ESE positions in K-12 are major employers across 67 county districts.
If you want maximum PSYPACT leverage: Florida's PSYPACT membership since July 2023 lets FL-licensed psychologists with APIT practice telepsychology across 40+ states. This is a meaningful competitive advantage for serving snowbird populations and out-of-state retirees. If you plan to build a telehealth-heavy practice, Florida licensure plus PSYPACT credential is one of the strongest combinations in the country.
Caveats worth knowing before applying: Argosy University Tampa closed in March 2019 (~800 students transferred to The Chicago School and National Louis). Florida Atlantic University offers a PhD in Experimental Psychology only (NOT APA-accredited Clinical, Counseling, or School). FAMU does not offer APA-accredited doctoral psychology. Saint Leo and Palm Beach Atlantic do not offer APA-accredited doctoral psychology. Verify any newer program's APA accreditation status directly with the APA Commission on Accreditation before enrolling.
If cost and timing matter: Public R1 funded PhDs are the most affordable path. Florida resident graduate fees run roughly $11,000 to $13,500 per year, and most funded students receive tuition waivers plus stipends. Private PsyDs run $31,000 to $58,000 per year. The FRAME loan repayment program ($150,000 over 4 years) can substantially offset PsyD tuition for licensed psychologists committing to FL practice post-graduation.
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Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programs by State
Browse APA-accredited clinical psychology doctoral programs (PhD and PsyD) in every state
Sources
- APA Commission on Accreditation, Accredited Programs Directory
- Florida Board of Psychology
- Florida Board of Psychology, PSYPACT enacted
- Florida HB 33 (2023), PSYPACT enactment
- PSYPACT, Compact Map
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS Florida Estimates (May 2024)
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, Psychologists
- Florida FRAME Program
- NHSC Loan Repayment Program
- VA Psychology Training