Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Doctoral degree · University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Lincoln, NE

CIP 42.28

$79,011Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$105,900Median earnings 4 years after

$88,137Median earnings 5 years after

$38,100Median federal debt

11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $79,011 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 $38,100, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln make?

The median salary is $79,011 one year after graduation and $88,137 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $38,100.

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