University of San Francisco or La Salle for PsyD?

[cate1025]

Hi! I'm currently deciding between La Salle University and University of San Francisco for my PsyD Program (I know, opposite ends of the country...). I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on the reputations of the school and which would be better in terms of strength of the program, reputation, and opportunity. Or if anyone attends/attended these programs and has any thoughts - let me know! Thank you so much! All thoughts appreciated

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[WisNeuro]

U of San Fran has some of the worst outcome metrics I have ever seen if that matters.

 

[R. Matey]

It looks like La Salle is comparably cheaper and has better outcomes:

https://www.lasalle.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-Student-admission-outcomes-and-other-data.pdf

SONHP - Clinical Psychology PsyD - Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data | myUSF

myusf.usfca.edu

66% licensure rate for a Psy.D. program is concerning.

 

[AcronymAllergy]

It looks like La Salle is comparably cheaper and has better outcomes:

https://www.lasalle.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-Student-admission-outcomes-and-other-data.pdf

SONHP - Clinical Psychology PsyD - Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data | myUSF

myusf.usfca.edu

66% licensure rate for a Psy.D. program is concerning.

Agreed. Their APA internship rates are also concerning, as are the attrition data. And with an average of 6 years to degree completion at $50k/year tuition, that's a lot of money to be paying for concerning outcomes.

 

[NeuroPsychosis]

Hi! I'm currently deciding between La Salle University and University of San Francisco for my PsyD Program (I know, opposite ends of the country...). I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on the reputations of the school and which would be better in terms of strength of the program, reputation, and opportunity. Or if anyone attends/attended these programs and has any thoughts - let me know! Thank you so much! All thoughts appreciated

Neither program is good. If you have the grit to reapply to either more reputable PsyD programs or funded programs, then I would recommend that. Attrition rate, internship match, price tag, and licensure are big red flags.

 

[professorsike]

not sure if it matters, but USF has a good standing with UCSF so might be helpful if you are looking for jobs there, or adding them to your network

 

[psych.meout]

not sure if it matters, but USF has a good standing with UCSF so might be helpful if you are looking for jobs there, or adding them to your network

Pretty big "if" you can finish the program and get licensed.

 

[WisNeuro]

Yikes, that's not a boon for USF, it's a damning statement for UCSF if that's what they are prioritizing in hiring decisions. That 50% EPPP passing rate is also rather terrible.