Median Earnings (1yr)
$48,912
39th percentile (40th in MI)
Sample Size
38
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Eastern Michigan University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Eastern Michigan University graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 39th percentile of all clinical, counseling and applied psychology 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

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology masters's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Eastern Michigan University$48,912$53,621
Northern Michigan University$66,003
Western Michigan University$61,846$52,376
Wayne State University$58,918$69,599
University of Detroit Mercy$54,597$58,978
Grand Valley State University$54,320
National Median$51,374

Other Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northern Michigan University
Marquette
$13,304$66,003
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$15,298$61,846
Wayne State University
Detroit
$14,297$58,918
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit
$32,300$54,597
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$14,628$54,320

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 Michigan University, approximately 37% 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.