Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Master's degree · Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · University Park, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Student Counseling and Personnel Services at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus earn a median of $45,522 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $60,111 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,192–$74,890). Median debt is $41,000, about 90% of first-year earnings.
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley | $53,555 | $32,124 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown | $51,775 | $40,859 |
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh | $50,662 | $65,872 |
| Villanova University Villanova | $49,796 | $40,249 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg | $49,144 | $44,715 |
| Marywood University Scranton | $47,361 | — |
| Pennsylvania Western University California | $44,940 | — |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem | $44,468 | — |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana | $43,914 | $41,000 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock | $39,860 | $21,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Student Counseling and Personnel Services graduates from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus make?
The median salary is $45,522 one year after graduation and $56,952 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.