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 Kentucky

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology masters's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Spalding University$61,287
Northern Kentucky University$57,094$63,754
University of Kentucky$49,893$50,589
University of the Cumberlands$44,898$48,399
Western Kentucky University$43,802$48,693
Lindsey Wilson College$42,797$43,935
National Median$51,374

Other Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Programs in Kentucky

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights
$10,896$57,094
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$13,212$49,893
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg
$9,875$44,898
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
$11,436$43,802
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia
$27,274$42,797

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 Spalding University, approximately 36% 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.