Best Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programs in Mississippi, Ranked (2026)
The APA-accredited clinical psychology doctoral programs in Mississippi for 2026, with cohort sizes, the 4,000 supervised hours (2,000 internship + 2,000 post-doctoral), EPPP plus the Mississippi oral examination, and Mississippi's PSYPACT status (effective April 2024).
Key Takeaways
- Mississippi has APA-accredited doctoral psychology programs at 5 institutions covering 7 programs. University of Mississippi (Ole Miss): Clinical PhD continuously APA-accredited since 1973. University of Southern Mississippi (USM, Hattiesburg) hosts 3 programs: Clinical PhD (continuously since 1979), Counseling PhD (since 1979; reaccredited through 2033 = the maximum period allowed), School PhD (NASP-approved). Mississippi State University (MSU, Starkville) hosts 2 programs: Clinical PhD (reaccredited Fall 2023 for maximum 10 years through ~2033), School Psychology PhD (10-year APA reaccreditation announced January 2025). Jackson State University (HBCU) Clinical PhD (initial APA accreditation 2001; reaccredited 2024 through 2033). William Carey University (Hattiesburg/Biloxi) Clinical PsyD: the only APA-accredited PsyD in Mississippi.
- USM houses the largest concentration of APA-accredited doctoral psychology training in Mississippi with 3 programs in one School of Psychology (Clinical + Counseling + School). USM Counseling Psychology PhD reportedly ranks #1 in the country based on being the only Counseling Psychology Program with a 100% pass rate on the EPPP (per USM press release). Jackson State University is the only APA-accredited clinical psychology PhD at an HBCU in Mississippi.
- Mississippi licenses psychologists through the Mississippi Board of Psychology. Required supervised experience is 4,000 hours of supervised professional experience (2,000 internship + 2,000 post-doctoral).
- Exam sequence is the EPPP (passing scaled score 500; ~$600 ASPPB) plus a state-administered oral/jurisprudence examination conducted by a panel of licensed psychologists and chaired by a Board member. Mississippi is one of a small number of states that require a state-specific oral examination in addition to the EPPP. Not optional or waived for out-of-state applicants. Mississippi processes all applications through the ASPPB's Psychology Licensure Universal System (PLUS).
- Fees: Initial application $300 + $50 background check (verify current schedule). Annual renewal cycle with licenses expiring June 30 each year. 20 CE hours per 2-year cycle ending June 30 of the odd-numbered year (CE is biennial within an annual renewal cycle).
- Mississippi is a PSYPACT operational state since April 8, 2024. Mississippi-licensed psychologists may apply for E.Passport / APIT through ASPPB to practice telepsychology across 40+ PSYPACT member states.
- Mississippi State Hospital at Whitfield is one of the oldest state psychiatric hospitals in the US South. Established 1855; today the largest facility owned and operated by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH), employing over 900 individuals and operating over 250 licensed psychiatric and 200+ licensed nursing home beds on a 350-acre campus 15 miles southeast of Jackson. Hosts APA-accredited internship in health services psychology and post-doctoral fellowship.
- Mississippi psychologist wages run among the lowest in the United States, with mean wages in the $70,000-$80,000 range per BLS. Mississippi cost of living runs well below national average; extensive federally designated Mental Health HPSAs across rural Delta and Pine Belt regions support strong loan repayment options (MS SLRP up to $50,000 for 2 years; NHSC LRP up to $50,000 for 2 years; NHSC SUD Workforce LRP up to $75,000 for 3 years).
Mississippi runs a deep APA-accredited doctoral psychology training landscape with 7 programs across 5 institutions, distinctive for hosting 2 separate 10-year reaccreditations (MSU Clinical Fall 2023; MSU School January 2025) and one of the longest-running APA Counseling Psych programs (USM since 1979, reaccredited through 2033).
University of Mississippi (Ole Miss, Oxford) Clinical Psychology PhD: continuously APA-accredited since 1973 (one of the oldest in the Deep South). Department of Psychology, Peabody Hall, 1896 University Circle. ~5 years to completion: 15 graduate-level courses + practicum courses + doctoral dissertation + yearlong APA-accredited internship; 54 credit hours total. Funding: full tuition scholarship + subsidized health insurance + monetary stipend each year to every student historically. UM graduate tuition $534/credit in-state and $1,580/credit out-of-state. GRE OPTIONAL; applications without GRE scores receive full consideration. Boulder model scientist-practitioner.
University of Southern Mississippi (USM, Hattiesburg) houses Mississippi's largest APA-accredited doctoral psychology footprint with 3 programs in one School of Psychology (118 College Drive #5025). (1) USM Clinical Psychology PhD: continuously APA-accredited since 1979. 5-year program (4 years on campus + 1-year off-site pre-doctoral internship). Concentrations in clinical child and adult psychology; all students take both adult and child psychopathology, both adult and child psychotherapy, and complete both adult and child practica. Traditional Boulder Model. Graduate assistantships provide full tuition scholarship + 9-12 month stipend. Externship sites in Hattiesburg, Jackson, Biloxi, and New Orleans. (2) USM Counseling Psychology PhD: continuously APA-accredited since 1979; APA-CoA granted re-accreditation through 2033 (the maximum period allowed), announced 2023. Currently 25 students enrolled. Full-time in-residence (no online or part-time option). Reportedly ranks #1 nationally based on being the only Counseling Psychology Program with a 100% pass rate on the EPPP (per USM press release). (3) USM School Psychology PhD: APA-accredited and NASP-approved. Small cohorts. Health-service psychologist scientist-practitioner model. USM graduate tuition (2025-26) ~$9,998/year in-state and ~$11,998/year out-of-state.
Mississippi State University (MSU, Starkville) hosts 2 APA-accredited doctoral programs. MSU Clinical Psychology PhD (Department of Psychology, 110 Magruder Street): most recent site visit Fall 2023 with reaccreditation for the maximum 10 years (next review ~2033). Students must spend at least 4 years in full-time residence at MSU in Starkville before applying for internship. Scientist-practitioner model with concentrations in child clinical, health psychology, and neuropsychology. Application deadline December 1. MSU School Psychology PhD (Department of Counseling, Higher Education Leadership, Educational Psychology, and Foundations, College of Education): earned prestigious 10-year APA reaccreditation announced January 2025. NASP-approved + APA-accredited. Designed to be completed in 5 years for students entering with only undergraduate degree. MSU graduate tuition (2025-26) $10,202/year in-state and $27,637/year out-of-state. MSU's Counselor Education and Supervision PhD is CACREP-accredited, NOT APA; only USM holds APA accreditation in counseling psychology in Mississippi.
Jackson State University (JSU, Jackson) Clinical Psychology PhD: charter class 1995; first dissertation 2002; initial APA accreditation 2001. Program received full reaccreditation in 2024 and is accredited until 2033. Department of Psychology, College of Liberal Arts Building 2nd Floor, 1325 J.R. Lynch Street. The only APA-accredited clinical psychology PhD at an HBCU in Mississippi. 18 hours General Core + 16 Research Core + 21 Clinical Core + 9 Multicultural/Diversity Core + 20 Practica/Externship + 9 Electives + 9 Dissertation + 1-year APA/APPIC-member internship. GRE REQUIRED for 2026 application; no specific cut-off scores. JSU graduate tuition $8,965/year in-state. As of January 2017, 31 students enrolled across different stages of matriculation.
William Carey University (WCU, Hattiesburg/Biloxi) PsyD in Clinical Psychology: the ONLY APA-accredited PsyD in Mississippi. Hattiesburg main campus 498 Tuscan Avenue; Biloxi Tradition Campus 19640 Highway 67. Concentrations in child/adolescent, health, and forensic psychology. Practice-focused doctoral training with weekend cohort format. WCU graduate per-credit-hour ~$475-$480 (verify PsyD-specific cost with WCU Business Office).
The Mississippi Board of Psychology licensure path requires a doctorate from an APA-accredited program, 4,000 hours of supervised professional experience (2,000 internship + 2,000 post-doctoral), the EPPP (passing scaled score 500), and a state-administered oral/jurisprudence examination conducted by a panel of licensed psychologists. Mississippi is one of a small number of states requiring a state-specific oral exam in addition to the EPPP. Initial application $300 + $50 background check (verify current schedule). Annual renewal cycle with licenses expiring June 30; 20 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Total timeline from start of bachelor's through full licensure typically runs 6 to 8 years.
Mississippi has been a PSYPACT operational state since April 8, 2024. Mississippi-licensed psychologists may apply for E.Passport / APIT through ASPPB to practice telepsychology across 40+ PSYPACT member states.
APA-Accredited Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programs in Mississippi
All 8 programs ranked in this guide, with tuition, format, and accreditation at a glance.
| # | School | In-State Tuition | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) | $534/credit (in-state); full tuition scholarship + subsidized health insurance + monetary stipend each year to every student historically | On-campus | |
| 2 | University of Southern Mississippi (USM Clinical PhD) | ~$9,998/year (in-state); graduate assistantships provide full tuition scholarship + 9-12 month stipend | On-campus | |
| 3 | University of Southern Mississippi (USM Counseling Psychology PhD) | ~$9,998/year (in-state); funded via assistantships | On-campus full-time | |
| 4 | University of Southern Mississippi (USM School Psychology PhD) | ~$9,998/year (in-state) | On-campus | |
| 5 | Mississippi State University (MSU Clinical PhD) | $10,202/year (in-state, 2025-26); $567/credit | On-campus | |
| 6 | Mississippi State University (MSU School Psychology PhD) | $10,202/year (in-state, 2025-26) | On-campus | |
| 7 | Jackson State University (JSU) | $8,965/year (in-state, 2025-26); $483/credit | On-campus | |
| 8 | William Carey University (WCU) | ~$475-$480/credit (private; verify PsyD-specific rate with WCU Business Office) | On-campus weekend cohort format |
University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
In-State
$534/credit (in-state); full tuition scholarship + subsidized health insurance + monetary stipend each year to every student historically
Out-of-State
$1,580/credit (out-of-state); same with funding
Length
Minimum 5 years beyond baccalaureate; 54 credit hours + yearlong APA-accredited internship
Field Hours
2,000 on the APA-accredited internship plus practicum
Concentrations
- Continuously APA-accredited since 1973 (one of the oldest in the Deep South)
- 15 graduate-level courses + practicum + doctoral dissertation + yearlong APA-accredited internship; 54 credit hours total
- GRE OPTIONAL; applications without GRE scores receive full consideration
- Full tuition scholarship + subsidized health insurance + monetary stipend each year to every student (historical)
- Boulder model scientist-practitioner; department also offers Experimental Psychology emphasis
University of Southern Mississippi (USM Clinical PhD)
In-State
~$9,998/year (in-state); graduate assistantships provide full tuition scholarship + 9-12 month stipend
Out-of-State
~$11,998/year (out-of-state); same with funding
Length
5 years (4 years on campus + 1-year off-site pre-doctoral internship)
Field Hours
2,000 on the APA-accredited internship plus practicum at Hattiesburg, Jackson, Biloxi, and New Orleans externship sites
Concentrations
- Continuously APA-accredited since 1979
- 6-10 admits per year from 100-200 applications (joint stat with MSU)
- Concentrations in clinical child and adult psychology; all students take both adult and child psychopathology
- Graduate assistantships provide full tuition scholarship + 9-12 month stipend
- Externship sites in Hattiesburg, Jackson, Biloxi, and New Orleans
University of Southern Mississippi (USM Counseling Psychology PhD)
In-State
~$9,998/year (in-state); funded via assistantships
Out-of-State
~$11,998/year (out-of-state); same with funding
Length
5+ years including 1-year APA-accredited internship
Field Hours
2,000 on the APA-accredited internship plus practicum
Concentrations
- Continuously APA-accredited since 1979; reaccredited through 2033 (maximum period allowed)
- Reportedly ranks #1 nationally based on being the only Counseling Psychology Program with a 100% EPPP pass rate (per USM press release)
- 25 students enrolled currently
- Full-time on Hattiesburg campus (no online or part-time option)
- Part of the largest concentration of APA-accredited doctoral psychology training in Mississippi (USM hosts 3)
University of Southern Mississippi (USM School Psychology PhD)
In-State
~$9,998/year (in-state)
Out-of-State
~$11,998/year (out-of-state)
Length
5+ years including internship
Field Hours
2,000 on the APA-accredited internship plus practicum
Concentrations
- APA-accredited School Psychology PhD; NASP-approved
- Health-service psychologist scientist-practitioner model
- Small cohorts
- Part of USM School of Psychology (largest concentration of APA-accredited doctoral psychology in MS)
- Integration of research and applied practice grounded in evidence-based practice
Mississippi State University (MSU Clinical PhD)
In-State
$10,202/year (in-state, 2025-26); $567/credit
Out-of-State
$27,637/year (out-of-state); $1,536/credit
Length
Minimum 4 years full-time residence before applying for internship + 1-year APA-accredited internship
Field Hours
2,000 on the APA-accredited internship plus practicum
Concentrations
- Most recent site visit Fall 2023, reaccredited for the maximum 10 years (next review ~2033)
- 6-10 admits per year from 100-200 applications
- Scientist-practitioner model
- Concentrations: child clinical, health psychology, neuropsychology
- Application deadline December 1
Mississippi State University (MSU School Psychology PhD)
In-State
$10,202/year (in-state, 2025-26)
Out-of-State
$27,637/year (out-of-state)
Length
5 years for students entering with undergraduate degree
Field Hours
1,500+ on the APA-accredited internship plus practicum
Concentrations
- 10-year APA reaccreditation announced January 2025
- NASP-accredited + APA-accredited
- Designed to be completed in 5 years for students entering with undergraduate degree
- Part of MSU College of Education
- Strong workforce pipeline into MS school districts and DMH facilities
Jackson State University (JSU)
In-State
$8,965/year (in-state, 2025-26); $483/credit
Out-of-State
$11,965/year (out-of-state)
Length
5+ years including 1-year APA/APPIC-member internship
Field Hours
1,500+ on the APA-accredited internship plus practicum
Concentrations
- The ONLY APA-accredited clinical psychology PhD at an HBCU in Mississippi
- Charter class 1995; first dissertation 2002; initial APA accreditation 2001
- Reaccredited 2024 through 2033
- GRE REQUIRED for 2026 application; no specific cut-off scores
- 9 hours Multicultural/Diversity Core required
William Carey University (WCU)
In-State
~$475-$480/credit (private; verify PsyD-specific rate with WCU Business Office)
Out-of-State
Same private rate
Length
Practice-focused doctoral training
Field Hours
1,500+ on the APA-accredited internship plus practicum
Concentrations
- The ONLY APA-accredited PsyD in Mississippi
- Two campus locations: Hattiesburg (498 Tuscan Avenue) and Biloxi Tradition Campus (Gulf Coast)
- Concentrations: child/adolescent, health, and forensic psychology
- Weekend cohort format (practitioner-friendly scheduling)
- Practice-focused doctoral training
How to Become a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Mississippi
The licensing board, exam pathway, and supervised hours you'll need to practice independently.
Mississippi regulates psychologists through the Mississippi Board of Psychology (mailing address P.O. Box 20, Jackson, MS 39205; admin@msbop.ms.gov).
Education requirement is a doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program (or equivalent demonstrated; APA-accredited is the canonical path).
Required supervised experience is 4,000 hours of supervised professional experience (2,000 internship + 2,000 post-doctoral).
Exam sequence is the EPPP (passing scaled score 500; ~$600 ASPPB) plus a state-administered oral/jurisprudence examination conducted by a panel of licensed psychologists and chaired by a Board member. Mississippi is one of a small number of states that require a state-specific oral examination in addition to the EPPP. This is not optional or waived for out-of-state applicants.
Mississippi processes all applications through the ASPPB's Psychology Licensure Universal System (PLUS).
Fees: Initial application $300 + $50 background check fee (verify current schedule). Annual renewal cycle; licenses expire June 30 each year. 20 CE hours per 2-year cycle ending June 30 of the odd-numbered year (CE is biennial within an annual renewal cycle). Total timeline from start of bachelor's through full licensure typically runs 6 to 8 years.
Supervised pre-doctoral internship (2,000 hours)
Supervised practice during the doctoral program under faculty and site supervision; not a separate Board credential
Hours
N/A
Duration
Associate
Exam: Not applicable
Licensed Psychologist
Independent practice, mental health diagnosis and treatment, psychological testing and assessment, supervision of trainees, expert testimony, telepsychology under PSYPACT for MS LPs holding APIT
Hours
4,000
Duration
4,000 hours total: 2,000 hours internship + 2,000 hours post-doctoral
Exam: EPPP (passing scaled score 500) + state-administered oral/jurisprudence examination conducted by panel of licensed psychologists chaired by Board member
Mississippi does not offer automatic reciprocity. Out-of-state applicants must complete the Mississippi state-administered oral/jurisprudence examination.
Mississippi is a PSYPACT operational state since April 8, 2024. Mississippi-licensed psychologists may apply for E.Passport and APIT through ASPPB to practice telepsychology and temporary in-person services across 40+ PSYPACT member states. Application processing began on or after April 8, 2024.
Clinical Psychologist Salary in Mississippi
BLS state median wages by counseling specialty, with national comparison and top-paying metros.
Mississippi psychologist wages run among the lowest in the United States. The BLS Mississippi OEWS data should be verified for SOC 19-3033 (state median + Jackson, Hattiesburg, and Gulfport-Biloxi metros). BLS indicators show Mississippi among the lowest-paying states for psychologists with mean wages in the $70,000-$80,000 range. National median for SOC 19-3033 is $96,100. Mississippi cost of living runs well below national average, narrowing the gap considerably in real terms.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033)
National median: $96,100
Top metro: Verify with BLS MSA pages (Jackson, Hattiesburg, Gulfport-Biloxi)
School Psychologists (SOC 19-3034)
National median: $86,930
Top metro: Verify with BLS (DeSoto County (largest), Rankin County, Madison County, Jackson, Lamar County)
Psychologists, All Other (SOC 19-3039)
National median: National mean ~$120,000
Top metro: Verify with BLS (Jackson (UMMC))
Mississippi Clinical Psychology Job Market and Top Employers
Major employers, mental health shortage context, and loan repayment programs that erase debt for service.
Mississippi has a deep psychology employment market concentrated in Jackson (capital + UMMC academic medical center), Hattiesburg (USM hub), Tupelo (North MS Medical Center), and the Gulf Coast (Biloxi/Gulfport). Major employers fall into five buckets.
Academic medical center and health systems: University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC, Jackson) the state's only academic medical center, with more than 10,000 full- and part-time employees, one of the largest employers in Mississippi; houses seven health-science schools; Division of Psychology within Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. Baptist Memorial Health Care (DeSoto/Memphis metro). Forrest General Hospital (Hattiesburg). Singing River Health System (Pascagoula/Gulf Coast). Memorial Hospital at Gulfport. North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo). St. Dominic Hospital (Jackson).
State psychiatric facilities (Mississippi Department of Mental Health / DMH): Mississippi State Hospital at Whitfield (Rankin County; established 1855 = among the oldest state psychiatric hospitals in the South; largest facility owned and operated by DMH employing over 900 individuals; over 250 licensed psychiatric and 200+ licensed nursing home beds on 350-acre campus 15 miles SE of Jackson; hosts APA-accredited internship in health services psychology and post-doctoral fellowship). East Mississippi State Hospital (Meridian; Lauderdale County; acute psychiatric + SUD unit). South Mississippi State Hospital (Purvis; Lamar County). North Mississippi State Hospital (Tupelo). Specialized Treatment Facility (Gulfport; 24-hour residential adolescent psychiatric). Boswell Regional Center, Hudspeth Regional Center, Ellisville State School, North Mississippi Regional Center, Mississippi Adolescent Center (DMH IDD/specialty programs).
VA system: G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson (complexity level 1c teaching hospital assigned to South Central VA Healthcare Network / VISN 16; provides care to more than 54,000 enrolled veterans throughout 53 counties in MS and 3 LA parishes; offers APA-accredited internship in Health Service Psychology and post-doctoral fellowship). Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (Biloxi).
K-12 school districts (school psychologists): Jackson Public Schools, DeSoto County Schools (largest district in MS by enrollment), Rankin County School District, Madison County School District, Lamar County School District (Hattiesburg metro).
Mississippi has extensive federally designated Mental Health HPSAs across rural Delta and Pine Belt regions, supporting strong loan repayment leverage for psychologists.
Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs
Mississippi State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP): Administered by Mississippi State Department of Health. Recruits/retains medical, nursing, dental, and mental/behavioral health professionals at eligible practice sites in HPSAs. Up to $50,000 towards educational loan repayment with minimum 2 years at an approved public or private healthcare organization. Mental health professionals (including psychologists) eligible if practicing at NHSC-approved HPSA sites.
NHSC Loan Repayment Program: Federal program. Health Service Psychologists eligible. Up to $50,000 for 2-year full-time service at NHSC-approved site in HPSA. NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce LRP awards up to $75,000 for 3-year service. Mississippi has extensive rural HPSA designations.
VA Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center (Jackson) and Gulf Coast Veterans HCS (Biloxi) employed psychologists can qualify for EDRP awards up to $200,000 over 5 years.
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): MS psychologists employed full-time by qualifying public-service or 501(c)(3) employers (UMMC, state DMH hospitals, VA Jackson/Biloxi, public schools, public universities, FQHCs) qualify for PSLF after 120 qualifying payments.
How to Choose a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program in Mississippi
Decision factors that actually matter, not generic checklist filler.
Choosing a Mississippi clinical psychology doctoral program comes down to four levers: the Ole Miss vs USM vs MSU vs JSU vs William Carey institution choice, training model (Clinical PhD vs Counseling PhD vs School PhD vs PsyD), specialization, and HBCU vs PWI setting. Here is how to actually narrow it down.
If you want a Clinical PhD with the longest continuous accreditation in MS: University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) Clinical PhD (continuously APA-accredited since 1973; Boulder model; GRE OPTIONAL; full tuition scholarship + stipend historically; 54 credit hours).
If you want a Clinical PhD with deep concentrations + funding + new England-style externships: USM Clinical PhD (continuously since 1979; concentrations in child + adult; externship sites in Hattiesburg, Jackson, Biloxi, and New Orleans; full tuition + 9-12 month stipend).
If you want a top-ranked Counseling Psychology PhD with 100% EPPP pass rate: USM Counseling Psychology PhD (continuously since 1979; reaccredited through 2033 = the maximum period allowed; reportedly ranks #1 nationally based on 100% EPPP pass rate per USM press release; 25 students enrolled).
If you want a Clinical PhD with fresh 10-year reaccreditation: Two options. MSU Clinical PhD reaccredited Fall 2023 for the maximum 10 years (next ~2033); concentrations in child clinical, health, neuropsychology. JSU Clinical PhD received full reaccreditation in 2024 (until 2033).
If you want a School Psychology PhD with fresh 10-year reaccreditation: MSU School Psychology PhD (earned 10-year APA reaccreditation announced January 2025; NASP-accredited; designed to complete in 5 years).
If you want an HBCU Clinical PhD: Jackson State University Clinical PhD = the ONLY APA-accredited clinical psychology PhD at an HBCU in Mississippi. Reaccredited 2024 through 2033. GRE REQUIRED. 9 hours Multicultural/Diversity Core required.
If you want the only PsyD in Mississippi: William Carey University Clinical PsyD. The ONLY APA-accredited PsyD in Mississippi. Hattiesburg + Biloxi (Gulf Coast) campuses. Concentrations in child/adolescent, health, and forensic psychology. Weekend cohort format.
If you want USM's 3-program ecosystem: USM (Hattiesburg) houses the largest concentration of APA-accredited doctoral psychology training in Mississippi with 3 programs in one School of Psychology (Clinical + Counseling + School). All small-cohort, full-time, on-campus.
If you want forensic psychology training: Mississippi State Hospital at Whitfield (DMH; one of the oldest state psych hospitals in the South since 1855) hosts APA-accredited internship + post-doc fellowship. WCU PsyD has explicit forensic psychology concentration.
Caveats worth knowing before applying: Mississippi uses a state-administered ORAL EXAMINATION in addition to the EPPP (one of a small number of states; not waived for out-of-state applicants). Mississippi psychologist wages run among the lowest in the US ($70,000-$80,000 range per BLS) but cost of living runs well below national average. MSU offers a Counselor Education and Supervision PhD that is CACREP-accredited, NOT APA; only USM holds APA accreditation in counseling psychology in MS. UMMC does not host an APA-accredited doctoral program.
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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
- Mississippi Board of Psychology
- Mississippi joins PSYPACT (Mississippi Board of Psychology announcement)
- PSYPACT, Compact Map
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS Mississippi Estimates
- Mississippi State Department of Health Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
- NHSC Loan Repayment Program
- University of Mississippi Clinical PhD
- USM Clinical Psychology PhD
- USM Counseling Psychology PhD
- USM School Psychology PhD
- Mississippi State Clinical PhD
- Jackson State University Clinical PhD
- William Carey University PsyD