Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Master's degree · Montclair State University · Montclair, NJ

CIP 42.28

$50,388Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,192Median earnings 4 years after
$76,744Median earnings 5 years after
$36,500Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Montclair State University earn a median of $50,388 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 $36,500, about 72% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rowan University
Glassboro
$65,803$35,000
New Jersey City University
Jersey City
$58,765$41,971
Caldwell University
Caldwell
$58,258—
Seton Hall University
South Orange
$58,027$55,666
Rider University
Lawrenceville
$55,303$41,000
Kean University
Union
$54,319$37,996
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$53,209$34,167
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Madison
$50,364$42,425
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck
$50,364$42,425
Georgian Court University
Lakewood
$48,973$41,711
Felician University
Lodi
$48,122—
Pillar College
Newark
$45,662$51,250
Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown
$35,983—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $50,388 one year after graduation and $76,744 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $36,500.

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