Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 133 graduates a year
Boston College graduates in clinical, counseling and applied psychology earn 51% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Boston College Compares for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
All 59 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-Prescott Prescott, AZ | $82,023 | $84,280 | #2 | $41,456 |
| 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $82,023 | $87,303 | #1 | $41,456 |
| 3 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $76,328 | $67,215 | #7 | $42,384 |
| 4 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $75,549 | $76,834 | #3 | — |
| 5 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $73,007 | $69,488 | #5 | $57,204 |
| 6 | Los Angeles Pacific University San Dimas, CA | $71,935 | $65,456 | #8 | $41,803 |
| 7 | Pace University New York, NY | $67,811 | $64,542 | #11 | $40,671 |
| 8 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | $66,411 | $60,430 | #14 | — |
| 9 | Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN | $64,897 | $70,893 | #4 | $38,554 |
| 10 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $64,679 | $68,196 | #6 | $28,007 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Boston College clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,384 one year after graduating and $76,328 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Boston College rank for clinical, counseling and applied psychology?
Among 59 colleges reporting earnings for clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates, Boston College ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is clinical, counseling and applied psychology at Boston College worth it?
Its graduates earn 51% more than the national median for clinical, counseling and applied psychology ($50,523), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,223.
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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.