Student Counseling and Personnel Services at Youngstown State University
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Youngstown State University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Youngstown State University graduates earn $44k, placing them in the 13th 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 Ohio
Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State University | $44,241 | $49,986 | — | — |
| Capital University | $50,362 | — | — | — |
| Cleveland State University | $47,850 | $49,972 | — | — |
| Miami University-Oxford | $46,525 | $53,035 | — | — |
| Xavier University | $46,343 | — | — | — |
| University of Dayton | $44,510 | $51,692 | — | — |
| National Median | $49,765 | — | — | — |
Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Ohio
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital University Columbus | $41,788 | $50,362 | — |
| Cleveland State University Cleveland | $12,613 | $47,850 | — |
| Miami University-Oxford Oxford | $17,809 | $46,525 | — |
| Xavier University Cincinnati | $48,125 | $46,343 | — |
| University of Dayton Dayton | $47,600 | $44,510 | — |
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 Youngstown State University, approximately 33% 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.