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 Louisiana

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology masters's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Louisiana State University-Shreveport$52,955
Southern University Law Center$48,710
Southern University and A & M College$48,710
Nicholls State University$45,015$49,328
National Median$51,374

Other Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Programs in Louisiana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge
$48,710
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge
$9,940$48,710
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux
$8,173$45,015

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 Louisiana State University-Shreveport, approximately 38% 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.