Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Doctoral degree · Western Michigan University · Kalamazoo, MI

CIP 42.28

$82,252Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$94,135Median earnings 4 years after
$104,633Median earnings 5 years after
$68,549Median federal debt
15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Western Michigan University earn a median of $82,252 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $99,878 four years after graduating (middle half: $69,652–$126,700). Median debt is $68,549, about 83% of first-year earnings.

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral degree) at other Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$71,750—

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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 $82,252 one year after graduation and $104,633 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $68,549.

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