Median Earnings (1yr)
$54,093
61st percentile (60th in VA)
Sample Size
39
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates earn $54k, placing them in the 61th 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 Virginia

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology masters's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Virginia-Main Campus$54,093$62,849
Marymount University$50,490$60,211
Liberty University$41,821$46,350
National Median$51,374

Other Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Programs in Virginia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Marymount University
Arlington
$39,050$50,490
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$21,222$41,821

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 Virginia-Main Campus, approximately 14% 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.