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Doctoral (Professional)+5% vs national median97 grads tracked

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Marshall University

Ranked 3rd of 7 doctoral (professional) programs in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$72,128
middle 50%: $57,991 – $84,691
Median · 5 years out
$105,799
middle 50%: $88,193 – $118,831
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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 Marshall University's doctoral (professional) program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology earn a median $72,128 one year after graduating, rising to $105,799 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 5% above the national median of $100,759 for this field, ranking 3rd 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?

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

Paid off in
4.1 yrs
≈ $4,473 total interest

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