Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Doctoral degree · Capella University · Minneapolis, MN

CIP 13.11

$86,919Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$86,593Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$117,409Median federal debt
30Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Student Counseling and Personnel Services at Capella University earn a median of $86,919 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $83,794 four years after graduating (middle half: $63,959–$107,148). Median debt is $117,409, about 135% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Doctoral degree) at other Minnesota schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Walden University
Minneapolis
$90,544$125,441

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Student Counseling and Personnel Services graduates from Capella University make?

The median salary is $86,919 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $117,409.

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