Median Earnings (1yr)
$48,642
42nd percentile
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Northern Colorado graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Northern Colorado graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 42th 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 Colorado

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (5 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Northern Colorado$48,642$53,178
Colorado State University-Fort Collins$53,422
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus$50,034$47,093
University of Colorado Colorado Springs$49,268$50,905
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Colorado

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Colorado schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$12,896$53,422
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
$10,017$50,034
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$9,712$49,268

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 Northern Colorado, approximately 26% 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.