How to become a Jungian analyst
Becoming a Jungian analyst takes five to eight years of part-time training in the US, according to the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts, at about $15,000–20,000 a year. The C.G. Jung-Institut Zürich puts its programme at at least eight semesters and at least CHF 61,730 including analysis and supervision.
You train with an IAAP member society or institute, or, where none exists, through the IAAP's Router programme. Every route combines a long personal analysis, seminars, supervised clinical work and a final assessment.
What the published programmes require and cost
| Programme | Entry | Analysis | Length | Published cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.G. Jung-Institut Zürich | Master's in psychology or medicine | At least 150 sessions | At least 8 semesters, incl. 2 years' clinical work | At least CHF 61,730, incl. analysis and supervision |
| ISAPZURICH | Master's in any field, 50 hours of prior analysis, age 26+ | 300 hours | Two stages | CHF 3,200 a semester; analysis about CHF 39,000 in total |
| Society of Analytical Psychology, London | 150 sessions of analysis, 4–5 times a week, with an SAP training analyst | Continues through training | Three years or more | £800 a module; supervision £75 a session |
| IRSJA (US) | 100 hours of analysis in the past 3 years | Continues through training | Usually 5–8 years | About $15,000–20,000 a year |
| Jungian Psychoanalytic Association, New York | 100 hours of analysis | 300 hours by graduation | Not stated | Application fee $150 |
| C.G. Jung Institute of New York | Master's in a mental health field; 100 hours of analysis (50 before applying) | 100 hours | Not stated | Not stated |
Fees and rules change; read the programme's own page before applying.
Routes in
- A society's training programme, the usual route. Entry requirements differ: some ask for a master's in psychology or medicine, others accept any master's degree (see the table).
- The IAAP Router programme, for people with no IAAP society nearby. It requires at least 25 hours of analysis with an IAAP analyst and at least 100 hours of individual supervision on the way to Individual Membership (Router handbook).
Begin with your own analysis. Every programme above asks for analysis before you apply.
What do Jungian analysts earn?
There is no published salary data for Jungian analysts. Income depends on how many clients an analyst sees and what they charge. For comparison, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics gives a median annual pay of $99,110 for psychologists and $59,350 for mental health counselors (May 2025) (BLS, BLS). As arithmetic only: one weekly client at $200 a session for 46 weeks brings in $9,200 a year before costs.
How long does it take to become a Jungian analyst?
Usually several years of part-time training: five to eight in the US according to IRSJA, at least eight semesters at the C.G. Jung-Institut Zürich.
How much does Jungian analyst training cost?
Published figures include at least CHF 61,730 in Zurich (including analysis and supervision) and about $15,000–20,000 a year with IRSJA in the US.
Do I need to be a therapist first?
Requirements differ. The C.G. Jung-Institut Zürich requires a master's in psychology or medicine; ISAPZURICH accepts a master's in any field.
How much do Jungian analysts earn?
No salary data exists for Jungian analysts specifically. US median pay is $99,110 for psychologists and $59,350 for mental health counselors (BLS, May 2025).