Median Earnings (1yr)
$46,503
26th percentile (60th in SC)
Sample Size
87
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Clemson University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Clemson University graduates earn $47k, placing them in the 26th 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 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
Clemson University$46,503$47,653
South Carolina State University$49,959$52,588
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
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 Clemson University, approximately 15% 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.