Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Doctoral degree · Alliant International University-San Diego · San Diego, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Alliant International University-San Diego earn a median of $68,505 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $99,878 four years after graduating (middle half: $69,652–$126,700). Median debt is $195,866, about 286% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena | $88,713 | $193,914 |
| Pepperdine University Malibu | $84,954 | $193,904 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $84,055 | — |
| Biola University La Mirada | $83,525 | $152,555 |
| University of the Pacific Stockton | $79,628 | $94,868 |
| The Chicago School at Los Angeles Los Angeles | $78,934 | $206,673 |
| California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks | $72,291 | $181,467 |
| Palo Alto University Palo Alto | $71,023 | $286,181 |
| The Wright Institute Berkeley | $68,231 | $225,886 |
| Fielding Graduate University Santa Barbara | $66,593 | $182,333 |
| Pacifica Graduate Institute Santa Barbara CA | $56,960 | $220,842 |
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$64,580 - Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationPost-baccalaureate certificate
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates from Alliant International University-San Diego make?
The median salary is $68,505 one year after graduation and $100,764 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $195,866.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.