# University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus: Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) (bachelor's)

Pittsburgh, PA. IPEDS 215293, CIP 42.28. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-pittsburgh-campus/majors/psychology-clinical-counseling

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,736 (U.S. median for this major: $52,771 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $26,500)
- Rank in PA: 4 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (6 colleges, $55,928): -$192
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,965

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,736 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,709 | $61,484 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $18,371 | $76,791 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $23,192 | $96,943 | 4.9 years |
| 75-110k | $31,567 | $131,950 | 6.6 years |
| 110k+ | $36,008 | $150,513 | 7.5 years |

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

## Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | $75,549 | not reported | $29,689 | 79% |
| Albright College | $60,589 | $39,762 | $20,024 | 51% |
| Thomas Jefferson University | $56,119 | $47,976 | $28,928 | 69% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $55,736 | $25,000 | $30,434 | 86% |
| Delaware Valley University | $48,732 | $25,000 | $28,278 | 56% |
| Keystone College | $41,571 | $27,000 | $22,051 | 36% |

## Careers
- Human Resources Specialists (SOC 13-1071): median wage $65,260 Pittsburgh, PA, $70,450 PA, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $85,990 Pittsburgh, PA, $93,830 PA, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $71,580 Pittsburgh, PA, $71,350 PA, $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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