Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Master's degree · Boston University · Boston, MA

CIP 42.28

$51,951Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$70,842Median earnings 4 years after
$69,841Median earnings 5 years after
$80,000Median federal debt
50Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Boston University earn a median of $51,951 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 $80,000, about 154% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Regis College
Weston
$72,803$41,000
Cambridge College
Boston
$70,068$26,500
Simmons University
Boston
$68,173$50,276
Western New England University
Springfield
$66,796—
Bay Path University
Longmeadow
$65,008$38,712
Tufts University
Medford
$61,554$62,900
William James College
Newton
$60,358$64,360
Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston
$59,352$41,000
Northeastern University
Boston
$59,352$41,000
Salem State University
Salem
$56,644$32,512
Framingham State University
Framingham
$55,930—
Assumption University
Worcester
$55,661$43,569
Westfield State University
Westfield
$54,545$36,914
American International College
Springfield
$51,772$51,388
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth
$49,919$53,580

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $51,951 one year after graduation and $69,841 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $80,000.

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