Fielding Graduate University
Locations: Santa Barbara (CA)
Annual Tuition: $24,689
Student Reviews
Cameron
Reviewed: 5/7/2026
Degree: Clinical Psychology
Fielding takes the time to ensure a student has all the tools to be successful. The course work is difficult, but if a student works every day on their projects they can do well. The professors make time to work with the students during office hours.
Carl
Reviewed: 12/8/2025
Degree: Clinical Psychology
Overall, Fielding Graduate University is an amazing learning environment. The teachers are passionate about the field of psychology, helping you learn, and sharing their knowledge. The hybrid model allows you some flexibility in attending classes and the ability to plan when and what you can take. The only weakness is that Fielding Graduate University often has many changes that sometimes are beneficial but other times are not.
Fervor21
Reviewed: 8/23/2023
Degree: Psychology
The instructors are helpful and caring. However the rigor of instruction is substandard enough that it left me underqualified to pursue research in a post graduate lab environment. The administration and student services (IT in particular) were absolutely atrocious. What did I spend all of this money on?
Patricia M
Reviewed: 4/14/2023
Degree: Clinical Psychology
Fielding is a school that caters to the learning needs of self-motivated, proactive, and organized adult learners. The professors value each student's contributions and hold them responsible for meeting the class standards. The program offers in-person sessions to maintain its APA accreditation, but students are expected to showcase PhD level writing skills and be adept at self-directed learning in the subject matter. Prospective students must be ready to face the academic rigor of the program. Furthermore,... Read More
Vicky
Reviewed: 8/23/2021
Degree: Psychology
I gave this program a 5 star rating because the program helped me develop my psychopathic side.The humanoids instructing the program are psychopathic believe they are better than humans. I have learned the ability to parse out non academic material and blaze through deceptive curriculums. I can now defeat the psychopaths in real life and I can earn a higher living by destroying the fake academics out there. Word of advice. If you don't follow the APA manual you will not be a successful academic unless... Read More
Review
Reviewed: 10/2/2020
Degree: Psychology
Wasted a year attempting to pursue a degree not recognized by most employers. Several discrepancies with financial aid including being told books come with masters programs to being told all courses can be completed in 12 hours per week at minimum which was not true. Not any academic article can be used for research and several of the academic articles are low quality exploratory papers. The faculty know that there is very little quality research available so why expect the students to literally... Read More
Sailor Popeye
Reviewed: 10/1/2020
Degree: Psychology
Check out Harvard Extension where no minimum GPA required. This place is horrid. Forget about critical thinking. In fact, you will be subjected to low quality academic research and if you challenge anything you will have contempt faculty on you. Financial aid is disorganized because the department will tell you anything to get you in and then tell you something different. I had a legitimate COVID-19 issue and death in the family and I was still denied financial aid. I literally have a legal issue... Read More
Marquerite
Reviewed: 8/11/2018
Degree: Child Development
My experience with Fielding was amazing. I found my local professor to be very supportive, interested, and brilliant. I felt like I truly belonged to something bigger than just myself, I was not just a number. I can see how some fall behind, but if you are able to remain self-motivated and determined, the structure is there for you.
Anonymous
Reviewed: 5/28/2018
Degree: Clinical Psychology
Stay away! Terrible financial decision, low graduation rate most students paying over nine years hundreds of thousands in combination of tuition loans expenses and lost income. Spent over $60,000 just continuing four years ABD with no services and terrible, neglectful management of dissertation process. Some lovely faculty but a disaster of a choice financially. Wish Id made formal complaints years ago.
Dr. T
Reviewed: 4/7/2018
Degree: Clinical Psychology
My experience with Fielding was exceptional. The professors were outstanding and willing to offer assistance beyond the classroom. If you are highly motivated, self-directed and ready for a rigorous and demanding educational experience, the Fielding Graduate University would be a great choice!
Dr. L.
Reviewed: 5/22/2017
Degree: Psychology
Fielding Graduate University offers high quality, APA-accredited degrees in clinical psychology in a unique distributed learning environment. Students who are motivated and self-directed will thrive!
John Sim
Reviewed: 12/29/2016
Degree: Environmental Science
Fielding offers a unique opportunity to contribute new knowledge through rigorous study in an environment dedicated to advancing social justice, leadership, and human and organizational change. The self-directed learning style outlined by frequent cohort discussions both challenges and rewards students in developing advanced thought. The schools instructors are seasoned scholar-practitioners with experience in both academia and professional practice. This program allows you to truly craft your own... Read More
Hart James Taylor
Reviewed: 12/4/2016
Degree: Clinical Psychology
I am elated with Fielding Graduate University and the accreditation that is presented. The university has been very instrumental in assisting me through mentorship as well as guidance and direction throughout the curriculum. Their multidisciplinary team has been a welcoming attraction to me as a emerging neuropsychological.
Chris Sheppard
Reviewed: 12/22/2015
Degree: Psychology
This program is outstanding. It is ideal for those who are advanced in their respective fields and do not require traditional brick and mortar settings. The distributed learning model is innovative and fun, however it can be challenging completing work online if your learning style is more attuned to face to face work. This program is considerably more flexible for me as I am still working at this time.
Ethan Snyder
Reviewed: 8/18/2014
Degree: Counseling Psychology
This is a very interesting and innovative program.
Jean Metivier
Reviewed: 12/21/2012
Degree: Health Sciences
This is a great academically rigorous and flexible program! However, this program requires that all students travel to the program site with their own funds (or take out student loan funding).