# Gardner-Webb University: Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) (bachelor's)

Boiling Springs, NC. IPEDS 198561, CIP 42.28. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/gardner-webb-university/majors/psychology-clinical-counseling

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,491
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,936 (U.S. median for this major: $52,771 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,166 (U.S. median $26,500)
- Rank in NC: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,835

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,936 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,304 | $77,591 | 8.2 years |
| 30-48k | $14,594 | $73,992 | 7.9 years |
| 48-75k | $13,769 | $69,809 | 7.4 years |
| 75-110k | $15,946 | $80,846 | 8.6 years |
| 110k+ | $22,438 | $113,761 | 12.1 years |

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

## Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb University | $42,936 | $29,166 | $17,674 | 55% |

## Careers
- Human Resources Specialists (SOC 13-1071): median wage not reported metro, $73,070 NC, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage not reported metro, $98,560 NC, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage not reported metro, $65,250 NC, $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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