Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,510
15th percentile (60th in OH)
Sample Size
55
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Dayton graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Dayton graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 15th percentile of all student counseling and personnel services 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

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Dayton$44,510$51,692
Capital University$50,362
Cleveland State University$47,850$49,972
Miami University-Oxford$46,525$53,035
Xavier University$46,343
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus$44,373$50,871
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Ohio

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Capital University
Columbus
$41,788$50,362
Cleveland State University
Cleveland
$12,613$47,850
Miami University-Oxford
Oxford
$17,809$46,525
Xavier University
Cincinnati
$48,125$46,343
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green
$14,081$44,373

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.