Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Doctoral degree · Adelphi University · Garden City, NY

CIP 42.28

$84,888Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$124,820Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$144,795Median federal debt
20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Adelphi University earn a median of $84,888 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 $144,795, about 171% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Hofstra University
Hempstead
$94,561$109,995
St. John's University-New York
Queens
$90,027$66,669
Fordham University
Bronx
$73,724$83,264
University at Albany
Albany
$68,522—
Yeshiva University
New York
$60,441$131,500
University at Buffalo
Buffalo
$53,514—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $84,888 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $144,795.

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