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

Burlington, VT. IPEDS 230852, CIP 42.28. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/champlain-college/majors/psychology-clinical-counseling

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,258
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,701 (U.S. median for this major: $52,771 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,269 (U.S. median $26,500)
- Rank in VT: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,930

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,701 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in VT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $28,885 | $120,739 | 8.0 years |
| 30-48k | $26,034 | $108,822 | 7.2 years |
| 48-75k | $34,164 | $142,806 | 9.5 years |
| 75-110k | $33,857 | $141,522 | 9.4 years |
| 110k+ | $41,438 | $173,211 | 11.5 years |

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

## Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) at VT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champlain College | $55,701 | $23,269 | $35,860 | 65% |

## Careers
- Human Resources Specialists (SOC 13-1071): median wage $78,920 Burlington-South Burlington, VT, $77,800 VT, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $118,270 Burlington-South Burlington, VT, $107,520 VT, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $77,800 Burlington-South Burlington, VT, $77,800 VT, $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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