Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Benedictine University
Lisle, IL · Master's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Benedictine University graduates in clinical, counseling and applied psychology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 112% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Benedictine 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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| 214 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $60,295 | $65,866 | #139 | $47,265 |
| 215 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $60,248 | $61,273 | #200 | $52,204 |
| 216 | Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI | $60,121 | $54,703 | #280 | $51,264 |
| 217 | Benedictine University Lisle, IL | $59,869 | $58,821 | #238 | $52,276 |
| 218 | Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA | $59,588 | $60,602 | #208 | $49,828 |
| 219 | Aspen University Phoenix, AZ | $59,487 | $61,124 | #203 | $52,040 |
| 220 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC | $59,438 | $65,908 | #138 | — |
Other Majors at Benedictine University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $116,040 | $101,583 | #295 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $102,850 | $81,812 | #316 of 861 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $91,575 | $75,916 | #55 of 159 |
| Public Health | $79,533 | $64,930 | #103 of 201 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $72,603 | $51,768 | #7 of 26 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $63,773 | — | #126 of 285 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $53,084 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Benedictine University clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,276 one year after graduating and $59,869 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Benedictine University rank for clinical, counseling and applied psychology?
Among 322 colleges reporting earnings for clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates, Benedictine University ranks #217 by median pay four years after graduation, and #238 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is clinical, counseling and applied psychology at Benedictine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for clinical, counseling and applied psychology ($65,184), and the median federal debt at graduation is $66,788.
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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.
