Median Earnings (1yr)
$49,131
40th percentile (60th in CO)
Sample Size
275
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Adams State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Adams State University graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 40th percentile of all clinical, counseling and applied psychology masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Colorado

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology masters's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Adams State University$49,131$51,714
Colorado State University-Fort Collins$67,559
University of Northern Colorado$50,573$52,702
Regis University$49,365$48,706
University of Denver$48,123$53,850
Colorado Christian University$44,948$47,661
National Median$51,374

Other Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Programs in Colorado

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Colorado schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$12,896$67,559
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
$12,010$50,573
Regis University
Denver
$43,980$49,365
University of Denver
Denver
$59,340$48,123
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood
$39,266$44,948

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Adams State University, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.