Median Earnings (1yr)
$50,186
52nd percentile (60th in MI)
Sample Size
29
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Central Michigan University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Central Michigan University graduates earn $50k, placing them in the 52th percentile of all student counseling and personnel services 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 Michigan

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Central Michigan University$50,186$50,544
Michigan State University$52,282$54,896
Grand Valley State University$50,498
Eastern Michigan University$48,103$49,080
Wayne State University$47,990$52,376
Oakland University$47,622$53,297
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$15,988$52,282
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$14,628$50,498
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$15,510$48,103
Wayne State University
Detroit
$14,297$47,990
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$14,694$47,622

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 Central Michigan University, approximately 31% 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.