Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Governors State University
University Park, IL · Master's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Governors State University graduates in clinical, counseling and applied psychology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 75% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Governors State 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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| 176 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $63,855 | $56,040 | #265 | $47,854 |
| 177 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $63,761 | $64,826 | #151 | $53,083 |
| 178 | North Park University Chicago, IL | $63,656 | $62,542 | #179 | $55,960 |
| 179 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $63,633 | $62,519 | #180 | $52,581 |
| 180 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $63,166 | $67,408 | #116 | $48,503 |
| 181 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $63,015 | $64,068 | #161 | $52,767 |
| 182 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $63,013 | $60,191 | #214 | $51,090 |
Other Majors at Governors State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $131,619 | $101,783 | #104 of 432 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $92,964 | $80,009 | #37 of 453 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,515 | $72,212 | #703 of 861 |
| Social Work | $62,482 | $52,231 | #143 of 279 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $58,036 | $44,369 | #126 of 204 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $57,823 | $69,605 | #187 of 211 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $56,452 | $59,492 | #226 of 243 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $50,736 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Governors State University clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,581 one year after graduating and $63,633 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Governors State University rank for clinical, counseling and applied psychology?
Among 322 colleges reporting earnings for clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates, Governors State University ranks #179 by median pay four years after graduation, and #180 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is clinical, counseling and applied psychology at Governors State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for clinical, counseling and applied psychology ($65,184), and the median federal debt at graduation is $47,477.
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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.