Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Doctoral degree · University of Denver · Denver, CO

CIP 42.28

$75,110Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$90,551Median earnings 4 years after
$83,508Median earnings 5 years after
$168,425Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of Denver earn a median of $75,110 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 $168,425, about 224% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
$63,494$73,745
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
$56,195—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $75,110 one year after graduation and $83,508 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $168,425.

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