Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | — | $50,619 | — |
| Cambridge College | $54,619 | $61,226 | +12% |
| Boston University | $55,652 | $59,259 | +6% |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $60,385 | $58,356 | -3% |
| Salem State University | $51,929 | $56,869 | +10% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Massachusetts
Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (15 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northeastern UniversityBoston | $63,141 | $54,619* | $50,619 | — | — |
 Harvard UniversityCambridge | $59,076 | $91,204* | — | — | — |
 University of Massachusetts-BostonBoston | $15,496 | $60,385* | $58,356 | — | — |
 Boston CollegeChestnut Hill | $67,680 | $57,474* | — | — | — |
 Boston UniversityBoston | $65,168 | $55,652* | $59,259 | — | — |
 Cambridge CollegeBoston | $18,072 | $54,619* | $61,226 | — | — |
| 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 Northeastern University, approximately 12% 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 9 similar programs in MA. Actual outcomes may vary.