Counseling Psychology
Psychology · federal classification: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,934 | $42,618 to $59,234 | 67 | 93% |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $74,263 | $63,089 to $82,013 | 27 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $64,156 | $55,775 to $72,084 | 356 | 100% |
| Doctoral Degree | $99,599 | $89,318 to $108,473 | 108 | 100% |
| First Professional Degree | $69,745 | $63,129 to $83,990 | 5 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +6% (2024 to 2034), about 449,300 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $136,550 | +4.5% | 106,700 |
| Management Analysts | $101,190 | +8.8% | 98,100 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $72,910 | +6.2% | 81,800 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $65,850 | +10.8% | 43,900 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $45,920 | +6.4% | 41,800 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $65,140 | +3.5% | 31,000 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.