Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose State University | — | $71,749 | — |
| Fresno Pacific University | $80,307 | $94,303 | +17% |
| Concordia University-Irvine | $68,850 | $91,776 | +33% |
| University of Southern California | $52,999 | $82,794 | +56% |
| California State University-East Bay | $71,142 | $81,392 | +14% |
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in California (31 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Jose State UniversitySan Jose | $7,992 | $59,543* | $71,749 | — | — |
 Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno | $35,558 | $80,307* | $94,303 | — | — |
 San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco | $7,424 | $73,361* | $72,087 | — | — |
 California State University-East BayHayward | $7,055 | $71,142* | $81,392 | — | — |
 Concordia University-IrvineIrvine | $41,390 | $68,850* | $91,776 | — | — |
 University of Massachusetts GlobalAliso Viejo | $12,520 | $68,207* | — | — | — |
| 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 San Jose State University, approximately 35% 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 23 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.