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