Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Santa Clara University
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Santa Clara University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Santa Clara University graduates earn $66k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all clinical, counseling and applied psychology 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
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology masters's programs at peer institutions in California (63 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | $65,541 | $78,513 | — | — |
| Chapman University | $90,639 | — | — | — |
| Loyola Marymount University | $84,853 | $89,243 | — | — |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $84,012 | — | — | — |
| California State University-Northridge | $81,871 | $79,258 | — | — |
| California State University-Long Beach | $81,000 | $89,870 | — | — |
| National Median | $51,374 | — | — | — |
Other Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman University Orange | $62,784 | $90,639 | — |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles | $58,974 | $84,853 | — |
| California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside | $7,437 | $84,012 | — |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $7,095 | $81,871 | — |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $7,008 | $81,000 | — |
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 Santa Clara University, approximately 11% 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.