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 Wisconsin

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (13 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse$45,270
University of Wisconsin-River Falls$55,454$58,267
Mount Mary University$53,015
Concordia University-Wisconsin$52,538$52,123
University of Wisconsin-Superior$50,655
Lakeland University$49,989$46,295
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Wisconsin

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls
$8,606$55,454
Mount Mary University
Milwaukee
$34,390$53,015
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon
$34,250$52,538
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior
$8,487$50,655
Lakeland University
Plymouth
$32,286$49,989

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 Wisconsin-La Crosse, 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.