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

Chicago, IL. IPEDS 144050, CIP 42.28. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-chicago/majors/psychology-clinical-counseling

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,808
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,898 (U.S. median for this major: $52,771 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $12,000 (U.S. median $26,500)
- Rank in IL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,127

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,898 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $0 | $0 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $914 | $3,757 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $226 | $929 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $12,602 | $51,794 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $48,524 | $199,434 | 8.3 years |

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

## Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago | $59,898 | $12,000 | $14,860 | 96% |

## Careers
- Human Resources Specialists (SOC 13-1071): median wage $78,210 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $76,820 IL, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $105,090 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $104,270 IL, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $67,050 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $67,380 IL, $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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