Best Counseling Master's Programs in Illinois

master’s graduates in Illinois earn a weighted average salary of $56,415 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 50% nationally.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our graduate rankings cover 14 of the 22 programs available in Illinois, accounting for 90% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

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#1 in Illinois | #8 in Counseling nationally

Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois

Economic score 0.30

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 $71,609

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 $27,588

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

#2 in Illinois | #12 in Counseling nationally

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, Illinois

Economic score 0.35

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 $69,730

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 $30,520

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

#3 in Illinois | #14 in Counseling nationally

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois

Economic score 0.36

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 $56,509

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 $20,226

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

#4 in Illinois | #74 in Counseling nationally

Governors State University

University Park, Illinois

Economic score 0.69

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 $62,346

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 $47,477

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

#5 in Illinois | #86 in Counseling nationally

Wheaton College

Wheaton, Illinois

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 $53,785

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 $40,125

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

#6 in Illinois | #99 in Counseling nationally

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score 0.81

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 $54,885

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 $45,757

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

#7 in Illinois | #120 in Counseling nationally

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

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 $61,450

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 $59,490

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

#8 in Illinois | #145 in Counseling nationally

North Park University

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score 1.01

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 $42,643

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 $32,780

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

#9 in Illinois | #153 in Counseling nationally

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score 1.07

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 $54,024

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 $55,400

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

#10 in Illinois | #191 in Counseling nationally
Economic score 1.43

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 $42,729

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 $46,366

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

#11 in Illinois | #219 in Counseling nationally

Chicago State University

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score 1.83

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 $49,879

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.6

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 $80,741

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

#12 in Illinois | #229 in Counseling nationally

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois

Economic score 2.21

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 $36,134

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 $53,872

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

#13 in Illinois | #233 in Counseling nationally

Benedictine University

Lisle, Illinois

Economic score 2.47

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 $39,001

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.7

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 $66,788

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

#14 in Illinois | #237 in Counseling nationally

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois

Economic score 3.44

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 $49,198

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 3.1

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 $153,657

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 and applied psychology in Illinois?

Years

1.4 years

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in clinical, counseling and applied psychology is covered by average graduate earnings in 1.4 years.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in clinical, counseling and applied psychology earn in Illinois?

Salary

$56,415

The median master's degree in clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduate earns $56,415 4 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in clinical, counseling and applied psychology cost in Illinois?

Net cost

$21,692

The average annual cost of a master's degree in clinical, counseling and applied psychology is $21,692. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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