Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Master's degree · University of San Diego · San Diego, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of San Diego earn a median of $52,463 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,184 four years after graduating (middle half: $47,881–$83,770). Median debt is $100,657, about 192% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman University Orange | $90,639 | — |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles | $84,853 | — |
| California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside | $84,012 | — |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $81,871 | $41,000 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $81,000 | $25,500 |
| Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego | $77,101 | $61,500 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $71,497 | $61,632 |
| Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont | $66,641 | $81,798 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara | $65,541 | $61,500 |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $65,358 | $79,057 |
| Golden Gate University San Francisco | $63,266 | — |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $62,916 | — |
| Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles | $61,342 | $61,500 |
| Touro University Worldwide Los Alamitos | $61,331 | $27,075 |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $60,149 | $37,058 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates from University of San Diego make?
The median salary is $52,463 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $100,657.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.