Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Master's degree · Wayne State University · Detroit, MI

CIP 42.28

$58,918Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$76,420Median earnings 4 years after
$79,452Median earnings 5 years after
$40,245Median federal debt
71Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Wayne State University earn a median of $58,918 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 $40,245, about 68% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Northern Michigan University
Marquette
$66,003—
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$61,846$49,498
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit
$54,597$57,763
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$54,320$45,696
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$48,912$41,000
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor
$47,874$54,666
Michigan School of Psychology
Farmington Hills
$45,114$54,000
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids
$38,622$45,100

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $58,918 one year after graduation and $79,452 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $40,245.

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