# Boston College: Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) (bachelor's)

Chestnut Hill, MA. IPEDS 164924, CIP 42.28. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boston-college/majors/psychology-clinical-counseling

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,384
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $76,328 (U.S. median for this major: $52,771 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,361 (U.S. median $26,500)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (4 colleges, $57,190): +$19,138
- Versus the U.S. median: +$23,557

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.03 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $76,328 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,284 | $17,265 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $7,304 | $29,435 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,112 | $52,841 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $19,999 | $80,596 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $60,308 | $243,041 | 6.7 years |

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

## Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | $76,328 | $17,361 | $41,704 | 91% |
| Emmanuel College | $62,013 | $27,000 | $26,706 | 68% |
| Lesley University | $52,367 | $26,000 | $31,152 | 58% |
| Boston University | $51,086 | $27,000 | $24,402 | 89% |

## Careers
- Human Resources Specialists (SOC 13-1071): median wage $90,270 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $85,630 MA, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $135,640 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $134,720 MA, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $83,800 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $80,270 MA, $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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