Best Counseling Master's Programs in Massachusetts

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 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 and applied psychology in Massachusetts?

Years

Under a year

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

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

Salary

$57,804

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

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

Net cost

$23,242

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

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