Best Counseling Master's Programs in New Jersey

Clinical / counseling psych master’s graduates in New Jersey earn a weighted average salary of $59,036 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 10 of the 13 programs available in New Jersey, accounting for 69% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

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#1 in New Jersey | #54 in Counseling nationally

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey

Economic score 0.59

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 $58,897

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 $35,000

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

#2 in New Jersey | #55 in Counseling nationally

Kean University

Union, New Jersey

Economic score 0.60

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 $61,106

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 $37,996

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

#3 in New Jersey | #59 in Counseling nationally

Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey

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 $64,078

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 $41,000

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

#4 in New Jersey | #60 in Counseling nationally

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, New Jersey

Economic score 0.62

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 $63,342

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 $41,971

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

#5 in New Jersey | #61 in Counseling nationally
Economic score 0.62

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 $63,048

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 $42,425

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

#6 in New Jersey | #69 in Counseling nationally

Georgian Court University

Lakewood, New Jersey

Economic score 0.67

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 $60,340

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 $41,711

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

#7 in New Jersey | #130 in Counseling nationally

Caldwell University

Caldwell, New Jersey

Economic score 0.93

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 $55,989

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 $49,966

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

#8 in New Jersey | #160 in Counseling nationally
Economic score 1.10

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 $44,971

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 $37,780

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

#9 in New Jersey | #187 in Counseling nationally

Saint Elizabeth University

Morristown, New Jersey

Economic score 1.32

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 $44,101

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 $43,754

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

#10 in New Jersey | #207 in Counseling nationally

Felician University

Lodi, New Jersey

Economic score 1.59

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 $45,139

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 $55,366

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 New Jersey?

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 New Jersey?

Salary

$59,036

The median master's degree in clinical / counseling psych graduate earns $59,036 4 years after graduating.

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

Net cost

$18,731

The average annual cost of a master's degree in clinical / counseling psych is $18,731. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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