Student Counseling and Personnel Services at University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · Master's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
University of Northern Iowa graduates in student counseling and personnel services earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Northern Iowa Compares for Student Counseling and Personnel Services
All 302 colleges reporting student counseling and personnel services 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 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | $94,232 | $85,745 | #1 | $80,307 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $91,778 | $83,512 | #2 | $73,361 |
| 3 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $91,553 | $83,307 | #3 | $68,850 |
| 4 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $88,659 | $80,674 | #5 | $67,075 |
| 5 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $85,452 | $77,756 | #9 | $71,142 |
| 6 | Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA | $84,805 | $77,167 | #12 | $62,285 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,789 | $77,152 | #13 | $51,759 |
| 8 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $84,318 | $82,842 | #4 | $74,696 |
| 9 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $84,232 | $80,171 | #6 | $66,377 |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $83,306 | $76,624 | #15 | $69,340 |
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| 233 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $54,098 | $58,055 | #211 | $47,641 |
| 234 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $54,077 | $57,708 | #220 | $44,034 |
| 235 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $54,002 | $56,939 | #229 | $47,120 |
| 236 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $53,892 | $56,688 | #230 | $46,566 |
| 237 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $53,860 | $54,776 | #255 | $50,662 |
| 238 | Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $53,792 | $62,268 | #127 | — |
| 239 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $53,685 | $54,582 | #260 | $47,207 |
Other Majors at University of Northern Iowa by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $87,003 | $78,244 | #552 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $81,109 | $73,847 | #96 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $70,149 | $61,012 | #58 of 285 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $64,309 | $43,199 | #50 of 165 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $64,303 | $60,535 | #150 of 243 |
| Mathematics | $62,739 | $60,117 | #9 of 11 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $60,588 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $60,443 | — | #24 of 43 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $60,414 | — | #213 of 322 |
| Social Work | $59,834 | $52,302 | #196 of 279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $57,224 | $54,544 | #220 of 380 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | $47,858 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Northern Iowa student counseling and personnel services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,566 one year after graduating and $53,892 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Northern Iowa rank for student counseling and personnel services?
Among 302 colleges reporting earnings for student counseling and personnel services graduates, University of Northern Iowa ranks #236 by median pay four years after graduation, and #230 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is student counseling and personnel services at University of Northern Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for student counseling and personnel services ($60,111), and the median federal debt at graduation is $32,500.
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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.
