Median Earnings (1yr)
$42,618
5th percentile (40th in KY)
Sample Size
44
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Eastern Kentucky University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Eastern Kentucky University graduates earn $43k, placing them in the 5th 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 Kentucky

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Eastern Kentucky University$42,618$50,831
Spalding University$56,331$68,655
University of the Cumberlands$50,309$51,098
Morehead State University$48,352$45,779
University of Louisville$46,096$49,339
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Kentucky

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Spalding University
Louisville
$27,850$56,331
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg
$9,875$50,309
Morehead State University
Morehead
$9,838$48,352
University of Louisville
Louisville
$12,828$46,096

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 Eastern Kentucky University, approximately 39% 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.