# Belhaven University: Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) (bachelor's)

Jackson, MS. IPEDS 175421, CIP 42.28. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/belhaven-university/majors/psychology-clinical-counseling

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,316
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,213 (U.S. median for this major: $52,771 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $41,825 (U.S. median $26,500)
- Rank in MS: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,558

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,213 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,551 | $45,475 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $12,820 | $55,254 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $16,967 | $73,128 | 5.0 years |
| 75-110k | $19,476 | $83,942 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,928 | $90,200 | 6.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | $50,176 | $26,000 | $17,595 | 67% |
| Belhaven University | $45,213 | $41,825 | $15,676 | 49% |

## Careers
- Human Resources Specialists (SOC 13-1071): median wage $62,720 Jackson, MS, $60,300 MS, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $59,030 Jackson, MS, $69,390 MS, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $51,130 Jackson, MS, $53,680 MS, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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