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Doctoral (Professional)-4% vs national median172 grads tracked

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Wheaton College

Ranked 6th of 7 doctoral (professional) programs in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$58,986
middle 50%: $46,903 – $71,823
Median · 5 years out
$97,031
middle 50%: $72,156 – $116,630
Median · 10 years out
$107,201
middle 50%: $68,098 – $124,460

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (doctoral (professional)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Wheaton College's doctoral (professional) program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology earn a median $58,986 one year after graduating, rising to $107,201 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $100,759 for this field, ranking 6th of 7 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4.7 yrs
≈ $5,271 total interest

Same major at other universities

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
$113,557 · 5 yrs out
National Louis University
$107,201 · 5 yrs out
Marshall University
$105,799 · 5 yrs out
Wright State University
$100,759 · 5 yrs out
University of Hartford
$97,530 · 5 yrs out
University of Indianapolis
$91,284 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Wheaton College

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$104,398 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$104,398 · 5 yrs out
Economics (Bachelor's)
$100,721 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$97,031 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,830 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, Other (Bachelor's)
$95,830 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$91,449 · 5 yrs out
Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's)
$91,449 · 5 yrs out
Physics (Bachelor's)
$89,458 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$74,959 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Bachelor's)
$73,042 · 5 yrs out
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's)
$71,605 · 5 yrs out

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