Median Earnings (1yr)
$66,003
95th percentile (60th in MI)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Northern Michigan University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northern Michigan University graduates earn $66k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all clinical, counseling and applied psychology masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology masters's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northern Michigan University$66,003
Western Michigan University$61,846$52,376
Wayne State University$58,918$69,599
University of Detroit Mercy$54,597$58,978
Grand Valley State University$54,320
Eastern Michigan University$48,912$53,621
National Median$51,374

Other Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$15,298$61,846
Wayne State University
Detroit
$14,297$58,918
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit
$32,300$54,597
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$14,628$54,320
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$15,510$48,912

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 Northern Michigan University, approximately 27% 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.