Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,510
15th percentile
60th percentile in Ohio

Earnings Distribution

How University of Dayton graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
University of Dayton$44,510$51,692+16%
Miami University-Oxford$46,525$53,035+14%
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus$44,373$50,871+15%
Youngstown State University$44,241$49,986+13%
Cleveland State University$47,850$49,972+4%

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

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

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of DaytonDayton$47,600$44,510$51,692โ€”โ€”
Capital UniversityColumbus$41,788$50,362โ€”โ€”โ€”
Cleveland State UniversityCleveland$12,613$47,850$49,972โ€”โ€”
Miami University-OxfordOxford$17,809$46,525$53,035โ€”โ€”
Xavier UniversityCincinnati$48,125$46,343โ€”โ€”โ€”
Bowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green$14,081$44,373$50,871โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$49,765โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with student counseling and personnel services graduates

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

$65,140/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Residential Advisors

Coordinate activities in resident facilities in secondary school and college dormitories, group homes, or similar establishments. Order supplies and determine need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May assist residents with problem solving or refer them to counseling resources.

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.