Best Counseling Master's Programs in Massachusetts

Clinical / counseling psych master’s graduates in Massachusetts earn a weighted average salary of $57,804 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 25% nationally.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our clinical / counseling psych graduate rankings cover 13 of the 22 programs available in Massachusetts, accounting for 76% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

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#1 in Massachusetts | #17 in Counseling nationally

Cambridge College

Boston, Massachusetts

Economic score 0.40

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $61,488

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $26,500

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Massachusetts | #33 in Counseling nationally

Salem State University

Salem, Massachusetts

Economic score 0.49

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $61,539

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $32,512

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Massachusetts | #49 in Counseling nationally

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts

Economic score 0.56

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $72,166

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $50,276

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in Massachusetts | #58 in Counseling nationally

Anna Maria College

Paxton, Massachusetts

Economic score 0.61

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $51,043

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $27,777

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in Massachusetts | #70 in Counseling nationally

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts

Economic score 0.68

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $58,476

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $41,000

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#6 in Massachusetts | #84 in Counseling nationally

Assumption University

Worcester, Massachusetts

Economic score 0.77

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $57,108

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $43,569

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#7 in Massachusetts | #89 in Counseling nationally

Framingham State University

Framingham, Massachusetts

Economic score 0.78

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $42,682

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $24,626

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#8 in Massachusetts | #119 in Counseling nationally

Bay Path University

Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Economic score 0.88

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $50,960

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $38,712

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#9 in Massachusetts | #126 in Counseling nationally

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts

Economic score 0.90

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $62,767

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $62,900

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#10 in Massachusetts | #139 in Counseling nationally

American International College

Springfield, Massachusetts

Economic score 0.98

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $55,093

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.9

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $51,388

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#11 in Massachusetts | #140 in Counseling nationally

William James College

Newton, Massachusetts

Economic score 0.98

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $59,748

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.1

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $64,360

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#12 in Massachusetts | #201 in Counseling nationally

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts

Economic score 1.50

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $54,841

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $80,000

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#13 in Massachusetts | #213 in Counseling nationally

University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Economic score 1.66

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $43,089

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.2

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $53,580

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

How long does it take to pay down debt in clinical / counseling psych in Massachusetts?

Years

Under a year

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in clinical / counseling psych is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in clinical / counseling psych earn in Massachusetts?

Salary

$57,804

The median master's degree in clinical / counseling psych graduate earns $57,804 4 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in clinical / counseling psych cost in Massachusetts?

Net cost

$23,242

The average annual cost of a master's degree in clinical / counseling psych is $23,242. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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