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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,841/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

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

ROI 11.2x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #47 of 59 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs

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	$435K	$438K	$423K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.1x	11.2x	10.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.1x	4.1x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	49%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	36	38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,260

Out-of-state: $106,320 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$62,004

-58% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,000

9.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$36,197

30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $27,841 per year, Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates from Mississippi State University earn below the $33,816 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 11.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 42% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,000 debt-to-$27,841 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #47 out of 59 programs, Mississippi State University's financial outcomes for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $27,841 to $36,197 shows 30% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Mississippi State University

With 76% of applicants admitted, Mississippi State University prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 18,092 in Mississippi State, MS.

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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

View all 14 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mississippi State University's Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology program score?

This program scores 36/100 — on the lower end for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 42% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology earnings lower at Mississippi State University?

Lower starting pay at Mississippi State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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