Student Counseling and Personnel Services at Saint Mary's College of California
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Saint Mary's College of California graduates compare to all programs nationally
Saint Mary's College of California graduates earn $64k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all student counseling and personnel services masters programs nationally.
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 California
Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in California (31 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's College of California | $64,106 | $60,890 | — | — |
| Fresno Pacific University | $80,307 | $94,303 | — | — |
| San Francisco State University | $73,361 | $72,087 | — | — |
| California State University-East Bay | $71,142 | $81,392 | — | — |
| Concordia University-Irvine | $68,850 | $91,776 | — | — |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $68,207 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $49,765 | — | — | — |
Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Pacific University Fresno | $35,558 | $80,307 | — |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $7,424 | $73,361 | — |
| California State University-East Bay Hayward | $7,055 | $71,142 | — |
| Concordia University-Irvine Irvine | $41,390 | $68,850 | — |
| University of Massachusetts Global Aliso Viejo | $12,520 | $68,207 | — |
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 Saint Mary's College of California, approximately 24% 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.