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 Massachusetts

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northeastern University$50,619
Harvard University$91,204
University of Massachusetts-Boston$60,385$58,356
Boston College$57,474
Boston University$55,652$59,259
Cambridge College$54,619$61,226
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Massachusetts

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Massachusetts schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Harvard University
Cambridge
$59,076$91,204
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston
$15,496$60,385
Boston College
Chestnut Hill
$67,680$57,474
Boston University
Boston
$65,168$55,652
Cambridge College
Boston
$18,072$54,619

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.