Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Master's degree · Capella University · Minneapolis, MN

CIP 42.28

$52,074Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,014Median earnings 4 years after
$60,200Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
1,529Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Capella University earn a median of $52,074 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 $41,000, about 79% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato
$73,323—
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud
$57,888$35,507
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona
$55,465$46,087
University of St Thomas
Saint Paul
$52,793$48,861
Adler Graduate School
Minnetonka
$51,365$51,250
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$51,090$55,787
Crown College
Saint Bonifacius
$50,088$32,823
Walden University
Minneapolis
$45,782$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $52,074 one year after graduation and $60,200 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.