Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Doctoral degree · Mississippi Christian University · Clinton, MS

CIP 42.28

$69,981Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$54,528Median earnings 3 years after

$69,693Median earnings 5 years after

$81,707Median federal debt

14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Mississippi Christian University earn a median of $69,981 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 $81,707, about 117% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $69,981 one year after graduation and $69,693 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $81,707.

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