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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,086/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (449,300 openings/yr)

ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (7.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #26 of 59 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$446K	$449K	$431K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.0x	11.1x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.7x	7.8x	7.5x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	49%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	47	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,440

Out-of-state: $57,684 (7.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$49,068

-21% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$33,000

11.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $35,086 track close to the $33,816 national median for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 11.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 3% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $33,000 against $35,086/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #26 ranking among 59 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs places Purdue University Global in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

About Purdue University Global

with 31,502 students enrolled in West Lafayette, IN. With 48% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Human resources managers $140,030/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Training and development managers $127,090/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 47/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Purdue University Global?

At 47/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Purdue University Global?

The 42% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →