Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Master's degree · Western Kentucky University · Bowling Green, KY

CIP 42.28

$43,802Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,567Median earnings 4 years after
$53,140Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Western Kentucky University earn a median of $43,802 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 $41,000, about 94% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights
$57,094—
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$49,893$21,557
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg
$44,898$43,350
Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia
$42,797$42,874
Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore
$39,592$43,560
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville
$37,657$47,110

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $43,802 one year after graduation and $53,140 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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