Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of San Diego
San Diego, CA · Master's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
University of San Diego graduates in clinical, counseling and applied psychology earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 140% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of San Diego 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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| 85 | Regis College Weston, MA | $72,274 | $63,645 | #168 | $72,803 |
| 86 | William James College Newton, MA | $72,262 | $63,634 | #169 | $60,358 |
| 87 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $72,224 | $63,601 | #170 | $49,919 |
| 88 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $72,038 | $65,550 | #145 | $52,463 |
| 89 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $72,022 | $74,617 | #52 | $52,780 |
| 90 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $71,898 | $70,812 | #77 | — |
| 91 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $71,883 | $78,524 | #33 | $57,354 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of San Diego clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,463 one year after graduating and $72,038 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of San Diego rank for clinical, counseling and applied psychology?
Among 322 colleges reporting earnings for clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates, University of San Diego ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #145 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is clinical, counseling and applied psychology at University of San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for clinical, counseling and applied psychology ($65,184), and the median federal debt at graduation is $100,657.
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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.