Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Doctoral degree · Widener University · Chester, PA

CIP 42.28

$59,618Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$96,854Median earnings 4 years after
$86,737Median earnings 5 years after
$165,000Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Widener University earn a median of $59,618 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 $165,000, about 277% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana
$77,275—
La Salle University
Philadelphia
$74,447$179,718
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia
$71,366$168,943
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh
$60,899$96,778
Immaculata University
Immaculata
$50,133$143,763

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $59,618 one year after graduation and $86,737 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $165,000.

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