Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of Dayton
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How University of Dayton graduates compare to all programs nationally
University of Dayton graduates earn $51k, placing them in the 48th 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 Ohio
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology masters's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (19 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dayton | $50,838 | $51,793 | — | — |
| Franklin University | $64,093 | $54,823 | — | — |
| Miami University-Oxford | $59,464 | — | — | — |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $55,052 | $57,714 | — | — |
| Cleveland State University | $54,181 | — | — | — |
| Youngstown State University | $50,731 | $53,274 | — | — |
| National Median | $51,374 | — | — | — |
Other Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Programs in Ohio
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin University Columbus | $9,577 | $64,093 | — |
| Miami University-Oxford Oxford | $17,809 | $59,464 | — |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $13,570 | $55,052 | — |
| Cleveland State University Cleveland | $12,613 | $54,181 | — |
| Youngstown State University Youngstown | $10,791 | $50,731 | — |
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 University of Dayton, approximately 16% 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.