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Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
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National avg32%
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William James College
Newton, MA
William James College at a glance
William James College is a private university in Newton, Massachusetts with 967 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Its Clinical and Counseling Psychology, doctoral graduates earn a median $98,466 four years after finishing (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).
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Fall 2024
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Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 56%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 67%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
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FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedWilliam James College does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $96,109, above the $39,139 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Massachusetts.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
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Academics
Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 100 of William James College's 951 students (11%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 95 (10%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
William James College reported conferring credentials in 5 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What William James College graduates earn, by program
William James College's master's graduates in Clinical and Counseling Psychology earned a median $72,262 four years after graduating, 11% above the $65,184 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $60,358; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $64,360 in federal loans at this college (about $732 a month on a 10-year plan).
2 programs at William James College have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Master's | $72,262 | $65,184, +11% | $64,360 | $732/mo |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Doctoral | $98,466 | $99,878, about the same | $193,747 | $2,204/mo |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026.
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About William James College
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- Where is William James College located?
- William James College is located in Newton, MA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is William James College?
- William James College is a private university based in MA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- How many students attend William James College?
- William James College reports total enrollment of approximately 967 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about William James College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with William James College.
- How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychology graduates from William James College earn?
- William James College's master's graduates in Clinical and Counseling Psychology earned a median $72,262 four years after graduating, 11% above the $65,184 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $60,358; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $64,360 in federal loans at this college (about $732 a month on a 10-year plan).
- Does William James College get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, William James College's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $96,109, above the $39,139 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Massachusetts, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
All 5 fields William James College reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 253 | Graduate |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 52 | Graduate |
| Psychology, General | 20 | Graduate (6 graduate · 14 bachelor's) |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 16 | Graduate |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 11 | Graduate |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
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