Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Doctoral degree · University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA

CIP 42.28

$78,898Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$89,186Median earnings 4 years after

$86,546Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

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How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of Iowa earn a median of $78,898 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).

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $78,898 one year after graduation and $86,546 after five years.

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