Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduate certificate · Fielding Graduate University · Santa Barbara, CA

CIP 42.28

$52,426Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$86,802Median earnings 4 years after
$95,420Median earnings 5 years after
$21,247Median federal debt
59Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Fielding Graduate University earn a median of $52,426 one year after completing the program. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $65,509 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,198–$84,220). Median debt is $21,247, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Graduate certificate) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The Chicago School at Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$58,181$36,238

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates from Fielding Graduate University make?

The median salary is $52,426 one year after graduation and $95,420 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,247.

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