Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky University | — | $48,549 | — |
| Spalding University | $56,331 | $68,655 | +22% |
| University of the Cumberlands | $50,309 | $51,098 | +2% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $42,618 | $50,831 | +19% |
| University of Louisville | $46,096 | $49,339 | +7% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky
Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (9 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green | $11,436 | $48,352* | $48,549 | — | — |
 Spalding UniversityLouisville | $27,850 | $56,331* | $68,655 | — | — |
 University of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg | $9,875 | $50,309* | $51,098 | — | — |
 Morehead State UniversityMorehead | $9,838 | $48,352* | $45,779 | — | — |
 University of LouisvilleLouisville | $12,828 | $46,096* | $49,339 | — | — |
 Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond | $10,130 | $42,618* | $50,831 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $49,765* | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with student counseling and personnel services graduates
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 Western Kentucky University, approximately 29% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in KY. Actual outcomes may vary.