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 Alabama

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Troy University$49,152
University of West Alabama$62,006$59,518
Jacksonville State University$58,513$40,386
University of Alabama at Birmingham$47,610$46,759
Auburn University$46,449$37,720
University of South Alabama$41,205
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Alabama

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of West Alabama
Livingston
$10,990$62,006
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
$12,426$58,513
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
$8,832$47,610
Auburn University
Auburn
$12,536$46,449
University of South Alabama
Mobile
$9,676$41,205

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 Troy University, approximately 42% 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.