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 Georgia

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Fort Valley State University$59,559
Valdosta State University$67,508
Mercer University$52,203
University of Georgia$46,797$54,597
Georgia State University$45,819$52,547
University of West Georgia$45,505$48,020
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Georgia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Valdosta State University
Valdosta
$6,007$67,508
Mercer University
Macon
$40,890$52,203
University of Georgia
Athens
$11,180$46,797
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$8,478$45,819
University of West Georgia
Carrollton
$5,971$45,505

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 Fort Valley State University, approximately 72% 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.