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About The Wright Institute

Tucked into central Berkeley, The Wright Institute has a reputation for practice-based study in psychology and mental health. Faculty focus on ethics, assessment, and culturally responsive care shows up in small seminars and supervision that links theory to practice. Facilities include seminar classrooms, counseling suites, a compact library, and training clinics that serve the community. Students rely on advising, wellness check ins, and peer networks that keep grad life manageable.

Campus culture is reflective, purpose driven, and collaborative. You'll find student groups, case discussions, and visiting speakers alongside film nights. When it's time to breathe, the city's trails, cafés, and arts scene are close. Career prep runs through practicum placements across regional agencies and health settings, mentoring by clinicians, and ties to a broad Bay Area network. The school is known for community partnerships and a steady, service oriented tradition.

Key Institutional Details

Contact & Profile

Location: 2728 Durant Ave, Berkeley, California, 94704, USA
Phone: +1 (510) 841-9230 ext. 101
Website: wi.edu
Unit ID: 126012

Academic & Institutional

Control: Private non-profit institution (tuition + donations)
Accreditation: WSCUC
Length of Study: Programs under 2 years (e.g. certificate or diploma)
Calendar System: Trimester system (three terms per year, often evenly spaced)
Award Levels: Master's, Doctorate (Other)
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research 4-Year Focus - Engineering
Campus Setting: Located in a midsize city (population between 100,000 and 249,999)
Tuition: Not available
Student Profile:
Total Students: 511
Undergraduate: Not available
Graduate/Other: Not available
Male: 107 Female: 404
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Total Applicants: Not available
Admitted: Not available
Enrolled: Not available
Staff:
Total: 116 Full-time: 47 Part-time: 69

Degree Programs & Career Salary Prospects

Explore degree programs offered at The Wright Institute with detailed career prospects, starting salary ranges, and job opportunities in California. See what you can do with your degree and expected earnings after graduation.

How to use this guide:
Click on any academic field that interests you to expand and view available degree programs. Each program shows potential career paths, median salaries in California vs national averages, and job prospects for graduates. Perfect for answering "What can I do with my degree?" and salary expectations.
Psychology (3)
Psychological Sciences, Mental Health and Behavioral Studies
42.2801 Clinical Psychology. (PostBacCert, GradCert)
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of clinical psychology, involving the analysis, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of psychological disorders and behavioral pathologies. Includes instruction in clinical assessment and diagnosis, personality appraisal, psychopathology, clinical psychopharmacology, behavior modification, therapeutic intervention skills, patient interviewing, personalized and group therapy, child and adolescent therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy, supervised clinical practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:
SOC Code Occupation US National California Avg CA vs US
11-9199 Managers, All Other $149,890 $120,240 -$29,650 (-19.8%)
19-3033 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,850 $116,710 +$9,860 (+9.2%)
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $93,530 $140,370 +$46,840 (+50.1%)
42.2803 Counseling Psychology. (PostBacCert)
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient/counselor relationships, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:
SOC Code Occupation US National California Avg CA vs US
11-9199 Managers, All Other $149,890 $120,240 -$29,650 (-19.8%)
19-3033 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,850 $116,710 +$9,860 (+9.2%)
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors N/A N/A N/A
21-1019 Counselors, All Other $58,070 $56,240 -$1,830 (-3.2%)
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $93,530 $140,370 +$46,840 (+50.1%)

Tuition, Fees & Estimated Costs

Overview of tuition rates, housing, and other annual education expenses for undergraduate and graduate students

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Financial Aid & Student Support

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about The Wright Institute

What academic programs and degree levels does The Wright Institute offer?

The Wright Institute offers 5 academic programs across 1 major fields of study, with available degree levels: Master's, Doctorate (Other).

Most popular program areas include:

  • Psychological Sciences, Mental Health and Behavioral Studies (3 programs)

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2022-2023 academic year. Numbers reflect programs where students graduated, not all offered programs.

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