Belhaven University Psychology (Clinical / Counseling): earnings, debt & careers

Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates of Belhaven University earn a median $45,213 four years after graduating ($28,316 after one year), with median federal loan debt of $41,825. That is $7,558 below the U.S. median for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates ($52,771 across 59 colleges), and ranks 2nd of 2 Mississippi colleges.

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Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$45,213

U.S. median for this major: $52,771.

College Scorecard field of study; 32 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution

Earnings, 1 year after
$28,316

Median for graduates who received federal aid.

College Scorecard field of study

Median debt at graduation
$41,825

About 93% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,500.

College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)

What your family pays
$15,676 /yr

Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.

Sticker price $39,793. College Scorecard.

Belhaven University Psychology (Clinical / Counseling): pay against the field, and payback

Same major, other colleges

Belhaven University graduates$45,213

Fewer than 3 Mississippi colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.

U.S. median (59 colleges)$52,771 (−$7,558)

Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.

Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →

Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income

Uses Belhaven University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.

Family incomeNet price / yrCost to finishYears to pay back
$0–30k$10,551$45,4753.1 years
$30–48k$12,820$55,2543.8 years
$48–75k$16,967$73,1285.0 years
$75–110k$19,476$83,9425.7 years
$110k+$20,928$90,2006.2 years

Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (37% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates 4 years after graduating ($45,213) minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $14,663 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method

College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.

Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) at Mississippi colleges

Every Mississippi college we cover that reports Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.

RankCollegeEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debtAvg. net priceGraduation
1Mississippi State University$50,176$26,000$17,59567%
2Belhaven University$45,213$41,825$15,67649%

Careers for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates

Human Resources Specialists

Jackson area$62,720
Mississippi$60,300
U.S.$75,940

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Management Analysts

Jackson area$59,030
Mississippi$69,390
U.S.$101,860

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Training and Development Specialists

Jackson area$51,130
Mississippi$53,680
U.S.$69,280

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.

What families pay at Belhaven University, by income

School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.

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Belhaven University Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) questions

How much do Belhaven University Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates earn?

Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates of Belhaven University earn a median $45,213 four years after graduating and $28,316 one year after. The U.S. median for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates across 59 colleges is $52,771.

How much debt do Belhaven University Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates of Belhaven University is $41,825, about 93% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,500.

Where does Belhaven University rank for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) in Mississippi?

Of 2 Mississippi colleges reporting Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduate earnings, Belhaven University ranks 2nd. The highest is Mississippi State University at $50,176.

What jobs do Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates get?

A common career is human resources specialists, with a median wage of $62,720 in the Jackson, MS area and $75,940 nationally. Others include management analysts and training and development specialists.

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Cite this: “Belhaven University Psychology (Clinical / Counseling): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/belhaven-university/majors/psychology-clinical-counseling (College Scorecard and BLS data).