Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Master's degree · The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX

CIP 42.28

$53,235Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,180Median earnings 4 years after
$67,344Median earnings 5 years after
$55,242Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin earn a median of $53,235 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 $55,242, about 104% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston
$62,552$41,000
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio
$62,131$45,869
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg
$61,846$29,158
Lamar University
Beaumont
$61,726$29,355
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$60,503$27,126
Baylor University
Waco
$58,663—
St. Mary's University
San Antonio
$57,606$52,375
University of North Texas
Denton
$54,808$32,709
Texas Woman's University
Denton
$53,700—
Texas State University
San Marcos
$53,083$40,940
The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler
$52,767$31,316
Abilene Christian University
Abilene
$52,566$63,621
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View
$51,831$45,487
Texas A&M University-Victoria
Victoria
$48,689$41,000
Houston Christian University
Houston
$47,863$57,387

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates from The University of Texas at Austin make?

The median salary is $53,235 one year after graduation and $67,344 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $55,242.

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