Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Master's degree · Western Michigan University · Kalamazoo, MI

CIP 42.28

$61,846Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$72,299Median earnings 4 years after
$56,358Median earnings 5 years after
$49,498Median 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 Michigan University earn a median of $61,846 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 $49,498, about 80% 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—
Wayne State University
Detroit
$58,918$40,245
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 Western Michigan University make?

The median salary is $61,846 one year after graduation and $56,358 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $49,498.

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