Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Bachelor's degree · California State University-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

CIP 42.28

$29,457Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,060Median earnings 4 years after
$48,688Median earnings 5 years after
$12,500Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at California State University-Los Angeles earn a median of $29,457 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,523 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,237–$66,891). Median debt is $12,500, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Los Angeles Pacific University
Glendora
$41,803$12,500
California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino
$40,316$11,158
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
$26,953$15,000
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles
$21,473$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates from California State University-Los Angeles make?

The median salary is $29,457 one year after graduation and $48,688 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.