Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Doctoral degree · University of Georgia · Athens, GA

CIP 42.28

$70,197Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$83,158Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$78,462Median federal debt

25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of Georgia earn a median of $70,197 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 $78,462, about 112% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Mercer University Macon	$59,391	$151,050

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $70,197 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $78,462.

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