Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,970
22nd percentile (60th in TN)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Southern Adventist University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Southern Adventist University graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 22th percentile of all clinical, counseling and applied psychology masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology masters's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Southern Adventist University$44,970
Austin Peay State University$57,354
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville$47,265$48,294
Lipscomb University$44,668$55,756
Trevecca Nazarene University$41,545$35,200
Lee University$39,386$44,471
National Median$51,374

Other Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Programs in Tennessee

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$8,675$57,354
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$13,484$47,265
Lipscomb University
Nashville
$38,824$44,668
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville
$29,790$41,545
Lee University
Cleveland
$22,690$39,386

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 Southern Adventist University, approximately 31% 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.