Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Doctoral degree · Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA

CIP 42.28

$68,489Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $68,489 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).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Regent University
Virginia Beach
$77,356$148,589
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$70,534$63,056

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $68,489 one year after graduation.

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