Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Master's degree · The Chicago School at Chicago · Chicago, IL

CIP 42.28

$57,435Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$73,751Median earnings 4 years after
$69,822Median earnings 5 years after
$82,748Median federal debt
184Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at The Chicago School at Chicago earn a median of $57,435 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 $82,748, about 144% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst
$72,270$30,520
Aurora University
Aurora
$64,532$27,588
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago
$63,118$59,490
North Park University
Chicago
$55,960$32,780
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston
$55,825$20,226
Governors State University
University Park
$52,581$47,477
Benedictine University
Lisle
$52,276$66,788
Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest
$51,374$53,872
Adler University
Chicago
$50,620$84,281
University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield
$48,357$46,366
National Louis University
Chicago
$48,351$45,757
Roosevelt University
Chicago
$48,070$55,400
Wheaton College
Wheaton
$46,778$40,125
Judson University
Elgin
$45,486$50,877
Northwestern University
Evanston
$43,591$153,657

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates from The Chicago School at Chicago make?

The median salary is $57,435 one year after graduation and $69,822 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $82,748.

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