Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Bachelor's degree · Boston College · Chestnut Hill, MA

CIP 42.28

$42,384Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$76,328Median earnings 4 years after
$68,755Median earnings 5 years after
$17,223Median federal debt
133Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Boston College earn a median of $42,384 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,523 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,237–$66,891). Median debt is $17,223, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Emmanuel College
Boston
$41,522$27,000
Lesley University
Cambridge
$38,404$21,875
Tufts University
Medford
$35,806—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates from Boston College make?

The median salary is $42,384 one year after graduation and $68,755 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,223.

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