Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Doctoral degree · Pepperdine University · Malibu, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Pepperdine University earn a median of $84,954 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 $193,904, about 228% 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Highest-paying Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs nationwide →
Other programs at Pepperdine University
- Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$113,702 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$112,068 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$107,137 - LawDoctoral degree
$79,243 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$69,751 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$64,280 - Dispute ResolutionMaster's degree
$64,096 - Public Policy AnalysisMaster's degree
$63,804 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$62,726 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree
$58,929 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$54,267 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$49,456 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$48,398 - Psychology, GeneralMaster's degree
$47,132 - Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's degree
$45,988 - JournalismBachelor's degree
$42,536 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$42,306 - International/Globalization StudiesBachelor's degree
$36,920 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$34,388 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's degree
$33,228
Frequently asked questions
How much do Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates from Pepperdine University make?
The median salary is $84,954 one year after graduation and $110,056 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $193,904.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.