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

Montgomery, AL. IPEDS 101189, CIP 42.28. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/faulkner-university/majors/psychology-clinical-counseling

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,988
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,459 (U.S. median for this major: $52,771 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,691 (U.S. median $26,500)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,312

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,459 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,385 | $105,700 | 13.3 years |
| 30-48k | $20,897 | $94,454 | 11.8 years |
| 48-75k | $19,170 | $86,648 | 10.9 years |
| 75-110k | $21,255 | $96,073 | 12.0 years |
| 110k+ | $22,835 | $103,214 | 12.9 years |

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

## Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faulkner University | $39,459 | $27,691 | $22,085 | 37% |

## Careers
- Human Resources Specialists (SOC 13-1071): median wage $64,140 Montgomery, AL, $64,940 AL, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $88,610 Montgomery, AL, $108,040 AL, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $60,360 Montgomery, AL, $64,490 AL, $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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