The Wright Institute
Berkeley, California · Private, nonprofit
All 2 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr).
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $74,051 | +$37,075 | clears the bar | $74,882 | 2 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral Degree | $103,322 | +$66,346 | clears the bar | $225,886 | 3.4 yrs |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.