Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | — | $46,241 | — |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $50,118 | $52,542 | +5% |
| Wake Forest University | $45,173 | $52,528 | +16% |
| Appalachian State University | $46,878 | $49,626 | +6% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $47,800 | $49,124 | +3% |
Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina
Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (15 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lenoir-Rhyne UniversityHickory | $30,900 | $47,570* | $46,241 | — | — |
 North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh | $8,895 | $50,118* | $52,542 | — | — |
 Salem CollegeWinston-Salem | $32,236 | $49,734* | — | — | — |
 University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill | $8,989 | $48,566* | — | — | — |
 University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro | $7,593 | $47,800* | $49,124 | — | — |
 University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte | $7,214 | $47,641* | $48,556 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $49,765* | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with student counseling and personnel services graduates
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 Lenoir-Rhyne University, approximately 40% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 12 similar programs in NC. Actual outcomes may vary.