U.S. median for this major: $52,771.
College Scorecard field of study; 30 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 53% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,500.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $86,285. College Scorecard.
BU Psychology (Clinical / Counseling): pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
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 BU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,500 | $38,855 | 3.5 years |
| $30–48k | $9,342 | $38,209 | 3.4 years |
| $48–75k | $11,778 | $48,172 | 4.3 years |
| $75–110k | $22,517 | $92,095 | 8.2 years |
| $110k+ | $47,504 | $194,291 | 17.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (83% 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 ($51,086) minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $11,206 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 Massachusetts colleges
Every Massachusetts college we cover that reports Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston College | $76,328 | $17,361 | $41,704 | 91% |
| 2 | Emmanuel College | $62,013 | $27,000 | $26,706 | 68% |
| 3 | Lesley University | $52,367 | $26,000 | $31,152 | 58% |
| 4 | Boston University | $51,086 | $27,000 | $24,402 | 89% |
6 more Massachusetts colleges offer Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates
Human Resources Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Management Analysts
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Training and Development Specialists
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 BU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About BU
- Acceptance rate: 11% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 89% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $83,238
- Full cost breakdown · all 79 majors · overview
Related majors at BU
- Psychology$63,838
- Psychology (Research)$55,066
BU Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) questions
How much do BU Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates earn?
Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates of Boston University earn a median $51,086 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates across 59 colleges is $52,771.
How much debt do BU Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates of Boston University is $27,000, about 53% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,500.
Is BU a good school for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) in Massachusetts?
On pay, Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates of Boston University earn $51,086 four years out, $6,104 below the median for the same major across 4 Massachusetts colleges ($57,190) and $1,685 below the U.S. median ($52,771). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does BU rank for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) in Massachusetts?
Of 4 Massachusetts colleges reporting Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduate earnings, Boston University ranks 4th. The highest is Boston College at $76,328.
What jobs do Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates get?
A common career is human resources specialists, with a median wage of $90,270 in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area and $75,940 nationally. Others include management analysts and training and development specialists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Boston University Psychology (Clinical / Counseling): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/boston-university/majors/psychology-clinical-counseling (College Scorecard and BLS data).