Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Doctoral degree · University of the Pacific · Stockton, CA

CIP 42.28

$79,628Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$100,222Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$94,868Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of the Pacific earn a median of $79,628 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 $94,868, about 119% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (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
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
Alliant International University-San Diego
San Diego
$68,505$195,866
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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Frequently asked questions

How much do Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates from University of the Pacific make?

The median salary is $79,628 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $94,868.

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