Earnings Distribution
How Palm Beach Atlantic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | $54,488 | $49,137 | -10% |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $50,427 | $56,597 | +12% |
| Florida Atlantic University | $53,838 | $53,348 | -1% |
| Florida State University | $57,059 | $51,648 | -9% |
| University of Florida | $48,924 | $51,362 | +5% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Florida (16 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityWest Palm Beach | $37,990 | $54,488 | $49,137 | — | — |
 Florida State UniversityTallahassee | $5,656 | $57,059 | $51,648 | — | — |
 University of South FloridaTampa | $6,410 | $54,334 | $49,873 | — | — |
 Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton | $4,879 | $53,838 | $53,348 | — | — |
 University of North FloridaJacksonville | $6,389 | $51,862 | $50,489 | — | — |
 Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers | $6,118 | $50,427 | $56,597 | — | — |
| 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 Palm Beach Atlantic University, approximately 25% 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.