Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Master's degree · Valparaiso University · Valparaiso, IN

CIP 42.28

$47,384Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,661Median earnings 3 years after
$64,575Median earnings 5 years after
$63,264Median federal debt
15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Valparaiso University earn a median of $47,384 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 $63,264, about 134% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Ball State University
Muncie
$47,314$36,910
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
$44,542$73,368
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette
$44,058$44,469
Huntington University
Huntington
$42,992$50,003

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $47,384 one year after graduation and $64,575 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $63,264.

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