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 South Carolina

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Citadel Military College of South Carolina$41,340
South Carolina State University$49,959$52,588
Clemson University$46,503$47,653
Winthrop University$45,644$47,552
University of South Carolina-Columbia$42,686$49,798
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in South Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg
$11,060$49,959
Clemson University
Clemson
$15,554$46,503
Winthrop University
Rock Hill
$15,956$45,644
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia
$12,688$42,686

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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina, approximately 19% 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.