Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Master's degree · The University of Tennessee-Knoxville · Knoxville, TN

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$47,236Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,750Median earnings 4 years after
$48,602Median earnings 5 years after
$18,950Median federal debt
21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Student Counseling and Personnel Services at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $47,236 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 $18,950, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin
$49,357$49,814
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$47,104$37,675
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$46,032$39,750
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City
$45,874—
University of Memphis
Memphis
$45,618$39,554
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
$45,535$77,250
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate
$44,596$32,500
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
$42,655$37,328
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$41,871$41,000
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$37,904$34,650

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Student Counseling and Personnel Services graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville make?

The median salary is $47,236 one year after graduation and $48,602 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,950.

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