Student Counseling and Personnel Services at Middle Tennessee State University
Master's Degree
mtsu.eduEarnings Distribution
How Middle Tennessee State University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | $46,032 | $46,510 | +1% |
| Vanderbilt University | $45,535 | $51,771 | +14% |
| University of Memphis | $45,618 | $50,328 | +10% |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $49,357 | $47,392 | -4% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $47,236 | $46,590 | -1% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee
Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (16 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro | $9,506 | $46,032 | $46,510 | — | — |
 The University of Tennessee-MartinMartin | $10,208 | $49,357 | $47,392 | — | — |
 The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville | $13,484 | $47,236 | $46,590 | — | — |
 The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaChattanooga | $10,144 | $47,104 | $43,472 | — | — |
 Carson-Newman UniversityJefferson City | $34,700 | $45,874 | — | — | — |
 University of MemphisMemphis | $10,344 | $45,618 | $50,328 | — | — |
| 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 Middle Tennessee State University, approximately 31% 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.