Your degree doesn’t dictate your future salary, but it is a strong indicator.
After graduation, marriage and family therapy graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $55,956, while the bottom 20% make closer to $25,232. The median grad salary is $37,575.
Marriage and Family Therapy graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in marriage and family therapy is $33,681, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $46,804.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Years of work experience
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