Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA · Master's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Vanguard University of Southern California graduates in clinical, counseling and applied psychology earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Vanguard University of Southern California 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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| 53 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $76,420 | $80,576 | #29 | $58,918 |
| 54 | Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA | $76,036 | $66,958 | #126 | $65,008 |
| 55 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $75,995 | $66,694 | #129 | — |
| 56 | Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA | $75,686 | $68,869 | #100 | — |
| 57 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $75,656 | $69,587 | #96 | $70,143 |
| 58 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $75,633 | $72,246 | #65 | $57,888 |
| 59 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $75,626 | $76,889 | #40 | $54,808 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Vanguard University of Southern California clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $75,686 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Vanguard University of Southern California rank for clinical, counseling and applied psychology?
Among 322 colleges reporting earnings for clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates, Vanguard University of Southern California ranks #56 by median pay four years after graduation, and #100 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is clinical, counseling and applied psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for clinical, counseling and applied psychology ($65,184).
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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.