Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Doctoral degree · Mercer University · Macon, GA

CIP 42.28

$59,391Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$94,134Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$151,050Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Mercer University earn a median of $59,391 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 $151,050, about 254% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Georgia
Athens
$70,197$78,462

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $59,391 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $151,050.

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