Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $28,661 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
An earnings multiple of 2.7x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 14% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $20,500 debt-to-$28,661 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #744 out of 926 programs, Chapman University's financial outcomes for Psychology, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $28,661 to $67,242 over five years (135% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.