University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Psychology (Clinical / Counseling): earnings, debt & careers

Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn a median $55,736 four years after graduating, with median federal loan debt of $25,000. That is $2,965 above the U.S. median for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates ($52,771 across 59 colleges), and ranks 4th of 6 Pennsylvania colleges.

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Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$55,736

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

College Scorecard field of study; 72 graduates with earnings reported

Earnings, 1 year after
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Median for graduates who received federal aid.

College Scorecard field of study

Median debt at graduation
$25,000

About 45% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,500.

College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)

What your family pays
$30,434 /yr

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

Sticker price $38,105. College Scorecard.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Psychology (Clinical / Counseling): pay against the field, and payback

Same major, other colleges

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates$55,736
Pennsylvania median (6 colleges)$55,928 (−$192)
U.S. median (59 colleges)$52,771 (+$2,965)

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 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus'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$14,709$61,4843.1 years
$30–48k$18,371$76,7913.9 years
$48–75k$23,192$96,9434.9 years
$75–110k$31,567$131,9506.6 years
$110k+$36,008$150,5137.5 years

Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (71% 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 ($55,736) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $19,939 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 Pennsylvania colleges

Every Pennsylvania 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
1Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia$75,549—$29,68979%
2Albright College$60,589$39,762$20,02451%
3Thomas Jefferson University$56,119$47,976$28,92869%
4University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus$55,736$25,000$30,43486%
5Delaware Valley University$48,732$25,000$28,27856%
6Keystone College$41,571$27,000$22,05136%

9 more Pennsylvania colleges offer Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) but have too few graduates to report earnings.

Careers for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates

Human Resources Specialists

Pittsburgh area$65,260
Pennsylvania$70,450
U.S.$75,940

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

Management Analysts

Pittsburgh area$85,990
Pennsylvania$93,830
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

Pittsburgh area$71,580
Pennsylvania$71,350
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 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, by income

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

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About University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Related majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

  • Psychology$54,379
  • Psychology (Research)—
  • Human Resources$69,674

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) questions

How much do University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates earn?

Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn a median $55,736 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates across 59 colleges is $52,771.

How much debt do University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $25,000, about 45% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,500.

Is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus a good school for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) in Pennsylvania?

On pay, Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn $55,736 four years out, $192 below the median for the same major across 6 Pennsylvania colleges ($55,928) and $2,965 above the U.S. median ($52,771). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.

Where does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus rank for Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) in Pennsylvania?

Of 6 Pennsylvania colleges reporting Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) graduate earnings, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus ranks 4th. The highest is Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia at $75,549.

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

A common career is human resources specialists, with a median wage of $65,260 in the Pittsburgh, PA area and $75,940 nationally. Others include management analysts and training and development specialists.

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