Median Earnings (1yr)
$57,554
83rd percentile (60th in MD)
Sample Size
64
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How McDaniel College graduates compare to all programs nationally

McDaniel College graduates earn $58k, placing them in the 83th 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 Maryland

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Maryland (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
McDaniel College$57,554$55,988
Johns Hopkins University$58,985$59,454
Loyola University Maryland$56,198$57,338
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Maryland

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maryland schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
$63,340$58,985
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore
$55,480$56,198

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 McDaniel College, approximately 34% 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.