Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Bowie State University
Master's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Maryland
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology masters's programs at peer institutions in Maryland (9 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie State University | $47,854* | $65,641 | — | — |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $73,895* | — | — | — |
| Loyola University Maryland | $47,854* | $60,333 | — | — |
| Frostburg State University | $41,611* | — | — | — |
| National Median | $51,374* | — | — | — |
Other Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Programs in Maryland
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maryland schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park College Park | $11,505 | $73,895 | — |
| Loyola University Maryland Baltimore | $55,480 | $47,854 | — |
| Frostburg State University Frostburg | $9,998 | $41,611 | — |
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 Bowie State University, approximately 44% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in MD. Actual outcomes may vary.