U.S. median for this major: $52,771.
College Scorecard field of study; 21 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 71% 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 $48,038. College Scorecard.
CBU Psychology (Clinical / Counseling): pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Tennessee colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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 CBU'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 | $9,466 | $41,082 | 1.4 years |
| $30–48k | $11,657 | $50,591 | 1.7 years |
| $48–75k | $10,023 | $43,500 | 1.4 years |
| $75–110k | $12,839 | $55,721 | 1.8 years |
| $110k+ | $5,843 | $25,359 | under 1 year |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (41% 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 ($64,897) minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $30,379 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 Tennessee colleges
Every Tennessee 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 | Christian Brothers University | $64,897 | $46,000 | $9,854 | 55% |
| 2 | Middle Tennessee State University | $55,031 | $23,375 | $13,359 | 54% |
6 more Tennessee 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 CBU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About CBU
- Acceptance rate: 87% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 55% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $57,478
- Full cost breakdown · all 58 majors · overview
Related majors at CBU
- Psychology$50,180
CBU Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) questions
How much do CBU Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates earn?
Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates of Christian Brothers University earn a median $64,897 four years after graduating and $38,554 one year after. The U.S. median for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates across 59 colleges is $52,771.
How much debt do CBU Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates of Christian Brothers University is $46,000, about 71% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,500.
Where does CBU rank for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) in Tennessee?
Of 2 Tennessee colleges reporting Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduate earnings, Christian Brothers University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates get?
A common career is human resources specialists, with a median wage of $69,150 in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR 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: “Christian Brothers University Psychology (Clinical / Counseling): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/christian-brothers-university/majors/psychology-clinical-counseling (College Scorecard and BLS data).