Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at National University
San Diego, CA · Master's Degree · about 1,093 graduates a year
National University graduates in clinical, counseling and applied psychology earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How National University Compares for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
All 322 colleges reporting clinical, counseling and applied psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $109,268 | $116,302 | #1 | $79,874 |
| 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $109,268 | $116,302 | #2 | $79,874 |
| 3 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $107,808 | $98,098 | #4 | $90,639 |
| 4 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $101,297 | $96,414 | #5 | $73,106 |
| 5 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $100,315 | $91,280 | #9 | $81,000 |
| 6 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $100,264 | $91,234 | #11 | $84,853 |
| 7 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $99,934 | $95,458 | #7 | $73,323 |
| 8 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $99,202 | $91,245 | #10 | $67,399 |
| 9 | Widener University Chester, PA | $98,402 | $100,076 | #3 | — |
| 10 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $97,793 | $96,081 | #6 | $72,270 |
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| 38 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $80,164 | $75,977 | #43 | $65,640 |
| 39 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $79,951 | $70,405 | #82 | $68,173 |
| 40 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $78,548 | $74,761 | #51 | $69,598 |
| 41 | National University San Diego, CA | $78,497 | $71,427 | #69 | $57,834 |
| 42 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $78,318 | $88,680 | #12 | $57,094 |
| 43 | Western New England University Springfield, MA | $77,984 | $68,673 | #104 | $66,796 |
| 44 | Franklin University Columbus, OH | $77,623 | $82,835 | #20 | $64,093 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do National University clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,834 one year after graduating and $78,497 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does National University rank for clinical, counseling and applied psychology?
Among 322 colleges reporting earnings for clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates, National University ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is clinical, counseling and applied psychology at National University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for clinical, counseling and applied psychology ($65,184), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,854.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.