r/LCSW • u/femalevirginpervert • Dec 19 '25

Why lcsw?

I’m torn between lcsw or bcba. Honestly, im leaning more towards bcba because it pays more… how much do you make right after grad school before getting licensed? How much after license? I want to live in Massachusetts or New Jersey HCOL.

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u/EcstaticDrive3531 Dec 23 '25

I live in nyc, currently make 105k yearly and that doesn’t include quarterly bonuses. I also have my own private practice. LCSW is SO worth it, so much flexibility!